Very well put statement from AU President Neil Kerwin: AU President Neil Kerwin released the following statement late this afternoon: "American University was informed by representatives of Westboro Baptist Church that they plan to hold a protest near AU's campus on January 14. The group is not invited or sponsored by AU. They are permitted to be on public property, but they will not be permitted on the university's campus, which is private property. We condemn the intolerant positions and uncivil actions of this group, even as we respect their freedom of expression. The AU community strongly values diversity, inclusiveness, civility and tolerance. We will work with students and others to communicate those values in a powerful and civil manner that does not provide this small group of individuals with the confrontation they seek. Members of the community are encouraged to contact the Student Activities Office in Campus Life for more information and guidance."?

Please, don't feed the trolls.

Kerwin's words ring true. Do "not provide this small group of individuals with the confrontation they seek." Honestly, I can't think of anything better than for students to just completely ignore these people. Can you imagine? They come, they yell; students going to class walk by like nothing important is happening. Because, you know, there isn't? Can't see the AU masses doing that, but wouldn't it be incredible to see them apply a mature logic in with their fervor? Show your passion AU, but also show your intelligence. Ignore these people, and in doing so, make your loudest statement.