University Considers Death Penalty as Option to Combat Antisemitism Health Crisis

Washington University of Wick is exploring drastic measures to address what administrators are calling an antisemitism health crisis on campus.

Dean Harold Goldberg told The Washington Wick that the school is considering the death penalty for students or faculty who point out the significant influence of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) on U.S. elections or question the billions of dollars sent to Israel annually.

The announcement comes amid a nationwide surge in campus debates over free speech and foreign policy, with tensions running high at universities from coast to coast.

Goldberg explained that noticing certain political realities could destabilize the campus environment. Last year, the U.S. sent over $3.8 billion in military aid to Israel, a fact that some students have begun discussing in classrooms and on social media.

“We can’t have people asking why that number keeps going up while tuition costs do the same,” Goldberg said. “It’s a public health issue, and we’re treating it as such.”

The university’s student government president, Lila Corwin, offered a different perspective. She argued that the policy might be a tad excessive, given that most students are just trying to pass their midterms.

Corwin, a junior majoring in political science, was recently suspended for three days after tweeting a link to a Congressional report on foreign lobbying.

“I didn’t even say anything bad,” Corwin told reporters. “I just thought it was weird that AIPAC spent $35 million on campaigns last cycle.”

Administrators insist the death penalty option is still in the early stages of discussion. A university spokesperson clarified that it would only apply to “repeat offenders” who notice too much and refuse to stop asking questions after a warning.

The policy has sparked mixed reactions across the academic community, with some praising the bold stance and others wondering if it’s a step too far.

Professor Janet Horowitz, who teaches Middle Eastern studies, expressed support for the measure. She said the campus needs to send a clear message that certain topics are off-limits.

“If you let students talk about money and influence, next thing you know they’ll be organizing a second Holocaust,” Horowitz warned. “It’s a slippery slope to chaos.”

Meanwhile, at a recent town hall, sophomore Ethan Brant raised concerns about the proposal’s logistics. He asked how the university planned to enforce it without violating state laws or basic human rights. Brant was promptly escorted out of the meeting and issued a formal citation for “disruptive inquiry,” according to campus security logs.

“I guess I’m on the list now,” Brant said outside the auditorium. “All I did was ask who gets to define antisemitism.”

The debate at Washington University of Wick reflects a broader trend among elite institutions. Harvard and Yale have also reported upticks in what they call “problematic noticing,” though neither has yet floated capital punishment as a solution.

Federal data shows antisemitism complaints on campuses have risen 30% since 2022, often tied to discussions of U.S. foreign policy.

Civil liberties advocates have begun to weigh in, with some calling the death penalty idea a creative approach to an old problem. Others, however, see it as a sign that universities are being blackmailed.

“This is what happens when you have administrators who are being blackmailed by foreign influences,” said Mark Hensley, a lawyer with the Free Speech Coalition. “They’re one step away from starting a war on Christianity.”

Washington University of Wick plans to hold a vote on the policy next semester. Until then, students are advised to keep their thoughts on campaign finance and foreign aid to themselves—or else.

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