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To: cuban leaf
From the "College President":

"...I oppose free speech on college campuses,” states Harris in his op-ed, “I think college campuses should be safe havens from voices on the left and right that violate what I have learned and what I believe...”

"...Harris also claims in his op-ed that institutions of higher learning would only be managing speech on campus for students’ own good, suggesting that when left unchecked, free speech would not facilitate a productive learning experience, arguing that individuals will end up using speech irresponsibly when utilizing it in its “purest form...”

Wow.

Leftists have a penchant for wearing their faults on their backs, but...this takes the cake. Let me translate:

What I have learned and what I believe will be the final word on my campus, and for your own good, I am going to restrict what you are allowed to say. Listening to an argument or statement and refuting it is simply not suited to today's world.

Scratch the skin of any Leftist and you will find a tyrant within.

14 posted on 04/08/2019 9:50:38 AM PDT by rlmorel (If racial attacks were as common as the Left wants you to think, they wouldn't have to make them up.)
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To: rlmorel
“I oppose free speech on college campuses.” Why would a college president, especially one who has not already announced his retirement, make such a statement? It is not because I think college campuses should be safe havens from voices on the left and right that violate what I have learned and what I believe. My opposition is just as strong when it comes to free speech arguments in support of voices that affirm my beliefs.

This, about to be ex college President, is full of it, but I believe you misread his original statement.

27 posted on 04/08/2019 10:18:18 AM PDT by Timocrat (Ingnorantia non excusat)
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To: rlmorel

Needless to say any professor who even takes a peek out of the Overton window will be fired immediately!


42 posted on 04/08/2019 11:46:52 AM PDT by cgbg (Democracy dies in darkness when Bezos bans books.)
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