What is tenure good for anyhow? These days it seems to mean nothing except whoever has it is free to act like an irresponsible spoiled brat without any fear of retribution.
I don’t really understand its original purpose, but whatever it was, it has outlived it.
I do understand its original purpose and believe it is important for college professors to be able to speak without worry of political pressure. However, I tend to believe that people work harder and do a better job when their jobs are not guaranteed. Therefore, tenure should have its limitations, and most definitely Ward Churchill exceeded any expections of protection on the basis of unpopular speech.