History repeats itself.
New York Times, Oct. 1970:
“the jury found that the “major responsibility” for the May events “rests clearly with those persons who are charged with the administration of the university.” The report accused the universities administration of fostering “an attitude of laxity, over‐indulgence and permissive ness,” accused some faculty members of an “over‐emphasis” on “the right to dissent,” and criticized students for their behavior and allegedly “obscene” language.”
Tom Hayden and Bill Ayer’s group, the SDS, had been at Kent State for months prior to the shootings. Many of the professors were deeply involved with the SDS, helping organize, plan protests.