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KU Journalism professor David W. Guth placed on leave for anti-NRA tweet [View all]
A University of Kansas professor has been placed on administrative leave following a Twitter post that blamed the National Rifle Association for the Washington Navy Yard Killings.
Journalism associate professor David W. Guth has been facing criticism for the tweet, in which he says "blood is on the hands of the NRA. Next time, let it be YOUR sons and daughters."
He tweeted the comment in the aftermath of the Navy Yard shootings Monday that left several people dead, including the assailant.
More at: http://www.kake.com/home/headlines/KU-Professors-Tweet-Brings-Call-For-Dismissal-224555201.html
Journalism associate professor David W. Guth has been facing criticism for the tweet, in which he says "blood is on the hands of the NRA. Next time, let it be YOUR sons and daughters."
He tweeted the comment in the aftermath of the Navy Yard shootings Monday that left several people dead, including the assailant.
More at: http://www.kake.com/home/headlines/KU-Professors-Tweet-Brings-Call-For-Dismissal-224555201.html
The tweet in question:
https://twitter.com/DWGuth/status/379679269016064000
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