[ConsistentLibertarian]

A student can say whatever the heck they like. We keep poudning that into the heads of the PC types. Now's not the time to go back on the principle. We don't practice thought control in the US. That's one of the basic principles of our democracy. If you want to say "It's a stupid point", then say "It's a stupid point". Don't say "He should be arrested for making that point".

[mathurine]

I guess the airlines are flying now and this mohammedan son of a pig can catch a flight back to wherever he came from and stay there until we drop a little something on him.

[drew]

Very good point. We can't have it both ways. The fact that Universities are now propaganda factories that don't allow dissent from leftist crap is one of our main complaints. I don't like the fact that idiots are saying these things either, but who was it who said "I may not agree with what you say, but I'll defend your right to say it." (Pardon the VERY loose paraphrase).

[skeeter]

A student can say whatever the heck they like.

I agree completely - the student is entitled to the American right of free political speech.

Too bad the do-gooders have done away with that other uniquely American method of dealing with such comments (after class, off school property & according to the rules of gentlemanly conduct, of course).

[monkeywrench]

You're right, let him say what he wants. But, he'll have to deal with the consequences of what he says. In a free society that may hurt.

[xm177e2]

A student can say whatever the heck they like.

I've taken advantage of this "loophole" (while it remains open) to stand up for my principles, I don't see why these people shouldn't be able to say what they think without being attacked. Violence against the non-violent is wrong. Verbal support for terror is not the same as material support.

[MeneMeneTekelUpharsin]

Don't say "He should be arrested for making that point".

Before or after he blows something up? Would you let me know?

[MeneMeneTekelUpharsin]

I was just told to stop talking about the possibility of war where I work. And, I intend to obey. Now, what's the difference between MY righ to free speech and this student's right to free speech? If he can spout hateful, racist comments, can't I say that we should wage total war on radical Islamic nations?

If not, why not?