The racist video performed by students at Texas A&M has alum and Post blogger B. Jon Traylor perplexed about the role of the media. “The truth is this: as soon as the home video became public, officials at Texas A&M took immediate action, with Dr. Gates leading the charge,” B. Jon blogs. “All three students were immediately expelled from the University. Case closed. Right? Nope, a few months later Dr. Gates is nominated as the next Defense Secretary.”