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College age: 18-22.Ok. So one of the issues the left seems to be most divided about are these so called "safe spaces" and "speech codes" popping up on college campuses. The argument against such seems to be simple, the first amendment, along with the fact that some safe spaces only allow only spacific "marginalized groups" to participate. (ie if you are either white, male, straight, and so on you can be prevented from such.) Essentially blatant discrimination on race, gender, and sexual orientation.
I haven't heard a solid argument for any of the above. I am interested if anyone on here can make a solid case for any of the below.
Speech codes don't violate the first amendment.
Speech codes don't suppress other political opinions.
Establishing Safe Spaces is a valuable utilization of resources for college campuses.
Discrimination against "non marginalized" groups is not still discrimination.
There are other problems as well, but didn't want this post to be to long.
Thanks!
Why on earth would young adults need "safe spaces"? What the hell are they going to do once they journey into the real world?