Free Speech in College
I believe in Free speech.
I believe that the first amendment of the United States Constitution is still relevant today regardless of what is being said. It is a freedom that many people in their countries throughout the world wished they had so they could criticize their government and criticize ideas that probably do not make sense.
Typically, you would think that in the most prestigious universities that Free Speech would be protected and upheld, but that is usually not the case and it is a sad thing.
Now attending CSU Stanislaus for two months already, I could not help but notice that on few campus classrooms that there are "safe spaces." To me, it does not make sense because we are adults in colleges and there are safe spaces? For what exactly?
Sometimes people need safe spaces so they will not have to hear words that are offensive and/or controversial, sometimes to the persons beliefs, religion, and political party affiliation. My reaction to this is, ARE YOU 10 YEARS OLD? Do you really need a safe space so words will not hurt your fragile mind? ARE WE IN FREAKING CHILD DAYCARE? No, we are in college and this is the place where an individual is supposed to talk about ideas and controversies.
The sad thing in college campuses is also that many students and faculty will censor someone who speaks against political correctness or has an opposing point of view from the majority of students. Literally, some schools have free speech zones because "Words Hurt" acting like college babies.
For example, If I were to speak out against Black Lives Matter, Abortion, or Same Sex Marriage in the school grounds, the Student Government and the School would not give me a platform to discuss these issues and would censor my speech and go talk about it elsewhere. It is a sad reality that even prestigious institutions like Harvard have free speech limitations.
Of course I understand where there should be limitations like at a funeral or a ceremony and protesting but man, come on. We are in college and we should have the most free speech. I love criticizing and talking about bad ideas in public, but to silence someone because they have an opposing point of view? That's tyranny lol.
Here, I'll leave a few links about free speech and limitations in college:
I believe that this is an interesting topic. I believe that all opinions should be heard and not be censored due to be opposing a large number of people who believe otherwise.
ReplyDeleteI like your blog and I think it is really interesting topic to talk about because this is what happen in colleges and I also believe that there should not be any limitation to give your opinion.
ReplyDeleteOur classroom is not censored and I have never been in one that has been. While I am not saying it does not exist, is it really a thing or is it a stereotype?
ReplyDeleteDid you see the videos professor? And no it doesn't happen in your classroom which is why it's a cool class! Also, yes I have encountered this personally in high school. My teachers would not let us talk about political incorrectness. Seeing the safe spaces, its kind of ironic for being in college. My sister who works here says that there are free speech zones.
DeleteAlso, make sure you take some NyQuil before the week starts so you'll be healthy on Wednesday :)
Delete*about things that are politically incorrect
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