Providing Basic Aid and Support in a State of Rebellion

The obligation a community, like Columbia, has towards its students in times of need arises when faced with the question of allowing basic humanitarian aid. The speaker points out the irony of asking for essential support such as water on an Ivy League campus, highlighting the responsibility to prevent severe illness or death. The argument against providing aid stems from the belief that the students intentionally put themselves in a rebellious situation. The speaker voices disagreement with the idea of providing aid to individuals who break the law and trespass, sarcastically suggesting additional luxuries like food massages, pedicures, and hairdressing. The stance taken is clear: there is no obligation to support those who choose to engage in acts of rebellion and breaking the law, despite being on a prestigious campus.