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U. Chicago Divinity School: We support free speech, unless it’s too offensive
Posted on 3/18/17 at 2:44 am
Posted on 3/18/17 at 2:44 am
More liberal fascism.
You either support free speech or you don't.
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You either support free speech or you don't.
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The University of Chicago is known as ground zero for the fight to defend free speech in academia — but tell that to the vast majority of professors in its Divinity School.
Most of its faculty have signed on to a letter condemning its online publication, Sightings, for publishing a piece by University of Chicago history professor Rachel Fulton Brown that defended Milo Yiannopoulos and highlights the fact that “the tradition of higher education in America is deeply indebted to Christian ideals.”
Fulton Brown, a Christian conservative and staunch defender of Milo, cited in her controversial piece a talk he gave that delved into “a commitment to education as one of the most important things Christianity gets right.”
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Posted on 3/18/17 at 2:53 am to L.A.
Newsflash 99% of schools are against "free" speech. As for your argument would you have an issue with someone yelling fire in a theater or making threats against public officials or racists remarks?
This post was edited on 3/18/17 at 2:56 am
Posted on 3/18/17 at 3:06 am to TJGator1215
Newsflash--you're a cuck.
Posted on 3/18/17 at 3:18 am to TJGator1215
quote:We have over 200 years of history in America as to what we mean, and what we don't mean, by free speech. I was hoping we could start the discussion a bit further along than this.
As for your argument would you have an issue with someone yelling fire in a theater or making threats against public officials or racists remarks?
Posted on 3/18/17 at 3:32 am to TJGator1215
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someone yelling fire in a theater
This was intended to save lives by preventing a stampede
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making threats against public officials
This actually applies to all citizens, but again threats of physical harm should be investigated.
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racists remarks
An unpopular position, but I think this should be completely allowed as long as it is not paired with any type of physical threat. Calling someone a name, no matter how foul, only hurts feelings. It also announces to everyone with earshot that the speaker is an ignorant, racist asshat. They should not be subject to government censorship. They should be aware that using that language could have negative consequences from public opinion, and (if the offended person is willing to suffer the consequences of an arrest) a punch to the face.
Posted on 3/18/17 at 6:24 am to L.A.
quote:Ironically, UChicago is one of the good guys in this debate. It made headlines last year for warning incoming Frosh there would be no "trigger warnings" or "safe spaces" at UC.
U. Chicago Divinity School: We support free speech, unless it’s too offensive
More liberal fascism.
Posted on 3/18/17 at 6:43 am to TJGator1215
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Newsflash 99% of schools are against "free" speech. As for your argument would you have an issue with someone yelling fire in a theater or making threats against public officials or racists remarks?
What a fricking stupid addition to this thread. You are a fricking dipshit.
Posted on 3/18/17 at 7:03 am to L.A.
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U. Chicago Divinity School: We support free speech, unless it’s too offensive
I don't think that qualification was included in the Constitution. But yea, there are potential consequences.
Posted on 3/18/17 at 7:08 am to GurleyGirl
NEWSFLASH, all NEWSFLASHES are hereafter banned.
Posted on 3/18/17 at 7:08 am to TJGator1215
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someone yelling fire in a theater
Intent to cause immediate harm isn't allowed
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or making threats against public officials
Happens all the time on college campuses and isn't illegal
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or racists remarks
Not illegal and happens all the time on college campuses but is only allowed when disparaging white people
Posted on 3/18/17 at 7:37 am to TJGator1215
Boy anybody who equates yelling fire in a theater to what the left is doing on campus has descended into the ninth circle of stupid.
Posted on 3/18/17 at 9:13 am to L.A.
she's the author of Three Cheers for White Men so she's used to the backlash 
Posted on 3/18/17 at 9:15 am to TJGator1215
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Newsflash 99% of schools are against "free" speech
they weren't when i was in undergrad 15-ish years ago
especially the liberals/Democrats (which i was). they were the defenders of free speech
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As for your argument would you have an issue with someone yelling fire in a theater or making threats against public officials or racists remarks?
fire in a theater has no relevance and neither do threats of physical harm
racism is whatever. people are free to be racists and i hope they publicly embarrass themselves by admitting it to everyone
Posted on 3/18/17 at 9:17 am to TJGator1215
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Newsflash 99% of schools are against "free" speech. As for your argument would you have an issue with someone yelling fire in a theater or making threats against public officials or racists remarks?
Your understanding of the First Amendment's Freedom of Speech is woefully limited.
Posted on 3/18/17 at 9:32 am to TJGator1215
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would you have an issue with someone yelling fire in a theater or making threats against public officials or racists remarks?
Two of these are not like the other. Go take a short First Amendment primer and get back to me. And then I'll shoot down your stupid rebuttal about Chicago being private.
Posted on 3/18/17 at 11:07 am to NC_Tigah
quote:True, although didn't they cave pretty quickly on that?
Ironically, UChicago is one of the good guys in this debate. It made headlines last year for warning incoming Frosh there would be no "trigger warnings" or "safe spaces" at UC.
Posted on 3/18/17 at 11:08 am to L.A.
Less Free Speech ! We demand it for the public good.
Posted on 3/18/17 at 11:15 am to gthog61
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descended into the ninth circle of stupid
He didn't descend to anywhere, that is where he permanently resides.
Posted on 3/18/17 at 11:15 am to L.A.
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You either support free speech or you don't.
Kind of like the PT when people burn flags
Posted on 3/18/17 at 11:17 am to L.A.
BUt again, your title is #fakenews
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In accordance with the University’s commitment to promote free expression, we do not dispute Professor Brown’s right to voice her opinions on these matters.
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