Here's a counterargument regarding the federal government's apparently heavy hand on free speech: Harvard's DEI/antiracism/wokism is a religion. NOT 'like a religion', but an actual faith with all the elements typical of religious dogma. [This is from John McWorter, liberal NYTimes columnist.]
The federal government has no place supporting a religion; hence, it is obligated to withhold funds until the institution disavows all of its religious activities.
Moreover, Harvard's own heavy hand on restricting free speech doesn't go away just because it is fighting the Trump's administration's demands. Two wrongs don't make a right. Harvard's crushing anti-free speech policies need a full tooth and nail fight.
As a taxpayer I fully endorse the administration's efforts to discipline Harvard and all like-minded institutions. I don't want my tax dollars supporting their frankly evil belief system.
I acknowledge some of the Trump admin's demands go to far, are non-constitutional, and are not practicable. But Harvard is not a knight in polished armor galloping on its white steed to rescue free speech.
Just a reminder that students went beyond free speech in their protests. Students need to be taught the limits of free speech and the consequences. Those consequences need to be vigorously adhered to by the universities. This should help avoid more problems in the future. Then it doesn't matter what anyone says as long as it remains speech as is legally allowed. This has been clearly spelled out in the Supreme Court.
One easy measure is what is considered abuse of black students. Then apply to all students.
I agree that the Trump administration is often going beyond legal limits.
Here's a counterargument regarding the federal government's apparently heavy hand on free speech: Harvard's DEI/antiracism/wokism is a religion. NOT 'like a religion', but an actual faith with all the elements typical of religious dogma. [This is from John McWorter, liberal NYTimes columnist.]
The federal government has no place supporting a religion; hence, it is obligated to withhold funds until the institution disavows all of its religious activities.
Moreover, Harvard's own heavy hand on restricting free speech doesn't go away just because it is fighting the Trump's administration's demands. Two wrongs don't make a right. Harvard's crushing anti-free speech policies need a full tooth and nail fight.
As a taxpayer I fully endorse the administration's efforts to discipline Harvard and all like-minded institutions. I don't want my tax dollars supporting their frankly evil belief system.
I acknowledge some of the Trump admin's demands go to far, are non-constitutional, and are not practicable. But Harvard is not a knight in polished armor galloping on its white steed to rescue free speech.
Just a reminder that students went beyond free speech in their protests. Students need to be taught the limits of free speech and the consequences. Those consequences need to be vigorously adhered to by the universities. This should help avoid more problems in the future. Then it doesn't matter what anyone says as long as it remains speech as is legally allowed. This has been clearly spelled out in the Supreme Court.
One easy measure is what is considered abuse of black students. Then apply to all students.
I agree that the Trump administration is often going beyond legal limits.
Apples to apples. Trump is not impeding free speech rights of citizens. He is impeding the hate speech of foreign nationals.
A case could be made that foreign nationals have a right to engage in hate speech on college campuses, but that is not the case you are making.