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So it looks like crazy ol' Ann might get her chance to speak after all, albeit on a different date and under different conditions. But I'm happy the university reversed their decision, though I understand why they cancelled it in the first place.
Look, I think most of us can agree that Ann Coulter is a moron. She spews a crapton of stupid psychobabble on a daily basis in order to draw more attention to herself, and sell more copies of her ****ty books. But with that being said, I think that she should allowed to speak at the university (if she does end up going through with it). If one wishes to protest these events, they should be able to do so, but it should be done peacefully. Committing acts of violence in order to prevent someone from exercising their right to free speech is where it crosses the line.
I've made similar remarks before, but I think we as a society need to hold up the principle of free speech, particularly the concept of articulating one's opinions without fear of societal sanction. We should be open to the concept of free expression, including towards ideas and views that aren't popular with the majority. Concerning the many incidents of violent protests that have erupted around these conservative speaking events at colleges in very recent history, that kind of behavior shouldn't be acceptable. And resorting to violence should not be in any way legitimized, which is why I'm glad the university reversed their decision. Because that just looks like the university is bending the knee to these ANTIFA assholes, who come to these events with the intent of causing trouble. Giving them what they want will just encourage that kind of reprehensible behavior even further. Silencing the views of another because they are offensive, shoudn't be encouraged. Also, trying to inconvenience others by blocking their ability to access these events should also unacceptable. If someone wants to go and hear a different perspective, then they should be able to do so. And a learning environment such as a university should be a place where all ideas have a have a platform, and promotes openness, but I guess that's not the case at Berkley.
If this event does go as planned on the re-scheduled date, and the group that invited Ann Coulter doesn't reject the new conditions, I hope it doesn't get shut down like the last one did, and security should be ramped up in order to prevent any violence from breaking out, but let's just say my hopes aren't very high.
So it looks like crazy ol' Ann might get her chance to speak after all, albeit on a different date and under different conditions. But I'm happy the university reversed their decision, though I understand why they cancelled it in the first place.
Look, I think most of us can agree that Ann Coulter is a moron. She spews a crapton of stupid psychobabble on a daily basis in order to draw more attention to herself, and sell more copies of her ****ty books. But with that being said, I think that she should allowed to speak at the university (if she does end up going through with it). If one wishes to protest these events, they should be able to do so, but it should be done peacefully. Committing acts of violence in order to prevent someone from exercising their right to free speech is where it crosses the line.
I've made similar remarks before, but I think we as a society need to hold up the principle of free speech, particularly the concept of articulating one's opinions without fear of societal sanction. We should be open to the concept of free expression, including towards ideas and views that aren't popular with the majority. Concerning the many incidents of violent protests that have erupted around these conservative speaking events at colleges in very recent history, that kind of behavior shouldn't be acceptable. And resorting to violence should not be in any way legitimized, which is why I'm glad the university reversed their decision. Because that just looks like the university is bending the knee to these ANTIFA assholes, who come to these events with the intent of causing trouble. Giving them what they want will just encourage that kind of reprehensible behavior even further. Silencing the views of another because they are offensive, shoudn't be encouraged. Also, trying to inconvenience others by blocking their ability to access these events should also unacceptable. If someone wants to go and hear a different perspective, then they should be able to do so. And a learning environment such as a university should be a place where all ideas have a have a platform, and promotes openness, but I guess that's not the case at Berkley.
If this event does go as planned on the re-scheduled date, and the group that invited Ann Coulter doesn't reject the new conditions, I hope it doesn't get shut down like the last one did, and security should be ramped up in order to prevent any violence from breaking out, but let's just say my hopes aren't very high.
