They could not bring their own vehicles on this retreat. They were out in the middle of nowhere. They were females who had no idea at first who it was that left what was likely a racist message, and as we're all aware, a person was killed in Charlottesville only last month standing up against bigotry.
I personally wouldn't have canceled the event, but under the circumstances outlined above, I might feel differently.
I personally wouldn't have canceled the event, but under the circumstances outlined above, I might feel differently.