If you haven't read this article, read it now, and come back and let's chat about it.

http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/news/stories/20040324/localnews/139551.html

In a nutshell, the USM chapter of AAUP considered boycotting businesses whose owners have appeared in the media to criticize faculty.  However, AAUP stopped short or an organized boycott; instead, decisions should be left to individuals.

As an individual who shops regularly in Hattiesburg, I would be interested in knowing which businesses are owned by critics of USM's faculty.  I pledge not to spend my money at those businesses.

Let's get a list going of businesses that are propping up Shelby.