Reply #17: It has to be understood in context of the other posting

[marshall]

They say: "To the students speaking individually and to the protestors making collective noise, thank you for not waiting and for making yourselves heard."

They are referring to the 'Wanted Poster' --http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/lacrosse/2006-03-29-duke-fallout_x.htm --that was posted and distributed alongside the "88" poster. This other poster featured every lacrosse player, not just the three charged, and was widely criticized.

The 88 faculty not only let the lacrosse team down, they let the student body down by jumping on the bandwagon when they should have shown leadership. Students go to college in part to learn how to act like responsible citizens by watching the example set by the faculty.