Dean Charles Davis of the University of Georgia’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication tweeted a congratulatory message to childhood friend Brian Kemp on becoming the state’s Republican nominee for governor. He even called Kemp a “nice guy.” But the political Left became hysterical, typified by tweets calling Davis a “racist” for supporting another “racist.” Sad to say, the cowardly dean caved, saying:  “I’d like to apologize to anyone offended by my tweet shout out to Brian Kemp… I’ve read and learned so much from you all and will endeavor to be more thoughtful.” Learned what? How to appease haters? The UGA educator could have used the attacks for a teaching moment. He could have stood by his friend and called for civility and “tolerance” (once a slogan of the Left) as well as respect for differing opinions in a democratic society. But the dean blew it, and his ship is SINKING…

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