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College Republicans Framed For Hitler Valentine’s Day Card

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A female visitor (not a student) to Central Michigan University passed out a Hitler-themed Valentine’s Day card at a College Republicans event.

“The grossly offensive action of one individual, a nonstudent, has deeply distressed our campus community and others across the nation,” said George E. Ross, president of the university. “With heavy hearts and great embarrassment, we apologize. To those of Jewish descent, rest assured that we stand with you and vow to continue the effort to educate others.”

"My Love 4 u burns like 6,000 jews:" Hitler Valentine's Day card handed out on Central Michigan University campus. https://t.co/AnOB6vv3KQ

— Susanna Moore (@Susanna_Moore) February 9, 2017

“Unfortunately, a very inappropriate card was placed into a bag without other members’ knowledge,” said the College Republicans on Facebook. 

"My Love 4 u burns like 6,000 jews:" Hitler Valentine's Day card handed out on Central Michigan University campus. https://t.co/AnOB6vv3KQ

— Susanna Moore (@Susanna_Moore) February 9, 2017

“We in no way condone this type of rhetoric or anti-Semitism,” said the group. “We apologize for any offense, and want students to know that we do not tolerate this sort of behavior.”

The Simon Wiesenthal Center, a Jewish human rights group, demanded that those responsible for the card be expelled.

Negative reviews adorn the group’s Facebook page, which has 1.4 out of five possible stars.

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