In today's climate, universities like Columbia and New York University have redefined protests against Israel as anti-Semitism, leading to severe reprisals against students.
The American university system has historically suppressed civil disobedience, exemplified by its response to protests in the 1960s and 1970s, including the killings at Kent State.
The recent crackdown on protests, including arrests and expulsion threats, highlights the transition of universities into corporate entities focused on silencing dissent.
Universities have always maintained a top-down approach that seeks to punish student organizing, reflecting broader systemic issues in American governance.
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