The article critiques Columbia University students for recently championing free speech while questioning their commitment to all expressions, particularly those they might oppose. It discusses how college campuses often censor speech deemed hateful or potentially harmful to inclusivity and belonging, potentially fostering fragility rather than resilience in students. The protests at Columbia over sensitive issues have revealed significant intimidation toward Jewish students, suggesting that the existing systems for managing offensive speech are flawed. This raises poignant questions about the true nature of free expression on campus.
Columbia University students have begun a new cause around free speech, yet it raises questions if they truly support freedom for all expressions, including unpopular viewpoints.
The censorship of hate speech and statements causing discomfort suggests that universities prioritize a student's sense of belonging, often at the cost of engaging with diverse ideologies.
Columbia's recent protests reveal the failure of the inclusion system meant to handle offensive speech, highlighting serious intimidation faced by Jewish students over the last year.
The notion of speech as a form of violence has gained traction among protesters, showing a calculated approach that questions the resilience of free expression.
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