I was just reading an article on the Kean University protests and it focused on the threatening racist tweets that were received. It made me wonder if it is possible that the anonymous tweets could have been sent from someone that was sympathetic to the protester's cause. I have seen no indication that this is the case, but who has more to gain from these tweets? Some ignorant racist or the supporters of the protest? I had not heard anything about Kean University until these tweets came to light. I want to make it clear that I would never condone racist threats and I hope they track down whoever posted the threats and expose them for whatever they are, but if you were hoping to bring attention to your cause, what better way to get some major media attention than an anonymous threatening tweet? If it isn't the case in the Kean University protest, what prevents future protests from employing this tactic. Especially if the people making the tweets are able to remain anonymous?
http://www.nj.com/union/index.ssf/2015/11/twitter_account_threatens_to_kill_black_students_a.html