I find both this article to be deeply racist.

We don't know yet who the perpetrator is, but let's remember he is an African-American for sure, and as such he bears with him centuries over centuries of persecution, like many other American heroes including Louis Farrakhan, Oprah, Barack H. Obama, Rosa Parks, Al Sharpton and O. J. Simpson.

Even today, people like Barack Obama and Oprah are offered no openings, no fairness, no opportunity... just because they are a persecuted minority. Should we wonder that another poor African-American, the voice of freedom-fighting, feels like striking back at the horrible American society? Are we starting to forget about slavery?

Any so-called "victim" attacked by the true victims of the American society, the so-called "criminals," must be racists themselves, otherwise they would openly acknowledge that institutionalized racism, of which they are an integral part, is at fault for these African-Americans having no choice but to respond through desperate actions. The white girls attacked by valiant African-American freedom fighters should not defend themselves, but be proud they can help in instating racial harmony, through their personal sacrifice.

I hereby propose that Daily Illini initiates a defense fund for African-American people who are unfairly accused of crimes they may have committed, but ibky while the true root causes of their unfortunate - but never evil - actions were not being addressed.

Allow African-Americans to express themselves the best they can. As long as the perptrator of a mugging, of a rape, of a murder is African-American, trying to stop the poor man is a horrible form of racism, which should not be tolerated at U of IL. The article and the photos seem to invite violence against innocent, defenseless African-American rapists, muggers, and murderers. For shame.

I was mugged once. It was over even before I knew what had happened. I was attacked from behind unexpectedly, instantly. WHAM! And I was on the ground. In an instant. Had I been carrying a gun or trained in martial arts, neither would have helped. This is what so many people forget or willfully ignore. Attackers usually hit when you least expect it and when you are most vulnerable. Think about it. How often is a mugger going to announce "OK, I'm about to hit you now! Get ready! Here I come to attack you!" Never. They count on surprise. If they can't surprise you, they're less likely to attack you. So about the only thing you can do to lower your risk of attack, apart from avoiding certain places at certain times, is to remain watchful and careful. And even then a determined attacker might not stop. Unfortunately, not much else works.

Please tell me this is sarcasm.

However, I believe that we are talking about people knowing how to defend themselves when they are confronted by someone threatening to harm them; worse, are in the process of doing so. Regardless of the race of the perpetrator, anyone fearing for their physical safety should not cower from defending themselves for fear of being labeled a racist/bigot.

You're calling OJ Simpson and Barack Obama "American Heroes" and putting them in the same category as ROSA PARKS? I think you need to think about this some more.

Tonight (Thursday) at 7pm in the combat room of the ARC, there is going to be another free self-defense workshop. A certified instructor will be teaching Krav Maga, the self defense method used by the Israeli military. It is very easy to learn and very effective, I encourage everyone to attend if possible! There will be another next Tuesday (also in the combat room) at 7pm as well.

I think self-defense classes are absolutely necessary for both men and women. However, the latest incident also demonstrates that the university needs to take action regarding campus security. This girl was attacked while she was taking a shower in a "secured" dorm! She wasn't wondering around at 2 am, drunk, or high...she was taking a shower! So, this needs to be a team work....I do my part being smart, learning self-defense, not putting myself in danger, but you (yes YOU, authorities) make sure you're doing your job.

I am being attacked, because people cannot deal with the truth.

The truth is that we African-American victims have been screwed with so much that we don't even know who we are, where we are, and what we should do.

I find all the comments criticizing my comment very racist. If you disagree with me, you are a racist by definition.

O J Simpson (not to be confused with the trailer trash Homer) is the greatest American hero. Not only did he refuse to accept institutionalized racism, but he bravely struck back against it. If you don't like it, tough cookie.

Jeremiah Wright came close to being as courageous as that, but not all the way.

You obese American white trash should be thankful we have heroes like Barack Obama, Louis Farrakhan, Al Sharpton, Crystal Gail Mangum, Tawana Brawley, Michelle Obama, Eddie Long, and Jeremiah Wright to set you right. Oppose the unstoppable wave of racial justice at your own peril.

Unless "Voice of Reason" is a certain Mr. David Green, s/he probably is being sarcastic. No one else on this campus I know takes PC so far as to being racist in the opposite direction and perpetuating the problems.

Make that: FREE self-defense (Krav Maga) workshop TOMORROW (Thursday) and next Tuesday (November 11th and 16th) from 7-8pm at the ARC combat room.

I think the proper term is trolling.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Seems to be somebody who put a lot of effort in making some sort of perverted point.

Sarcasm or not: he is either actually racist, or presenting an elaborate example of how racism is sometimes blown out of proportion.

I'm hoping it's the latter. The creative way through which he decided to leave his point open to interpretation is somewhat amusing/impressive.

We get all these Crime Alerts, but we never get Resolution Alerts. How often are these Crime Alerts issued and the DI (ignoring its journalistic responsibility) and police never tell us if and when subjects of the alerts are arrested and/or the alert is resolved? We never get alerts about the resolution of the Crime Alerts. I believe that articles like this with their big, blaring headlines and the constant Crime Alerts are used to artificially create an atmosphere of fear on campus. Why? If there's the perception of lots of crime on campus, certain groups stand to gain funding and/or not have their funding cut. It's shameful that sensationalist journalism and money empower artificial fear.