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In reply to the discussion: Bernie Sanders Defends Ann Coulter [View all]kcr
(15,318 posts)to have them. There are plenty of places for those who want to hand asses oh so intelligently and look oh so brave and intelligent while doing so. But I have to question their motives when they insist that it has to be done where others have to be subjected to that hate against their will. There are plenty of instances where it didn't go so neatly. These people have had a history of bringing along violent provocateurs, for example. Because their intention is NOT innocent debate. And that's not even counting the after effect of hate they leave in their wake.
The argument that colleges are supposed to be about exchanges of ideas doesn't cut it. I can't simply wonder into a college uninvited and express myself. Why not? If the argument is college is about exchange of ideas, then why can't I go in there and express mine? Because that's not the entirety of the reason of their existence. It's obviously curated and selective. So, there is no reason to insist that part of the curriculum HAS to include hate speech. Or that students who wish to pursue their education unaccosted are somehow weak.