Still unanswered question for me, because I am not used to just back off, Do I have the right not to listen to these opinions and pass if the "free speech" enthusiasts blocks me. If somebody scream in my face is not this intimidation? Do I have the right to resist aka. punch the intimidating person? After all I should not wait to be punched, right? If somebody blocks me denying my right to use public space, do I have the right to push through and if attacked to fight back?
I went into a supermarket today. I went into the butcher section. I put up barriers with the shopping carts. I began to yell “death to all butchers who are causing climate change”. “Save our planet!!!!” Long live the Vegans!!!! Customers were not buying any meat I can tell you that. Some deviated to the cauliflower and some left the store. The butcher came out from behind the counter and was wiping his cleaver on his apron. He had the nerve to say, “Move the shopping carts and get the fuck out of my store!” I screamed “free speech”. He picked me up and threw me out onto the street. Good for him!!!!!
This is indeed an excellent and detailed explanation and clarification of the abused terms. However, unfortunately, this is only the theory. In practice, the relevant question to ask is: who are the judges?
I found myself agreeing with this from the beginning, but near the end I had some concerns. Although I find the stance and activities of the SJP to be repugnant beyond measure, unless it is shown that they are providing material support to Hamas, I would support SJP's right to protest, just as I supported the ACLU's support of the Nazis to march in front of Holocaust survivors in Skokie.
And I was disappointed in Mr. Shapiro's casual dismissal of the charge of "cancel culture" in the case of the law firms withholding or retracting job offers to Hamas supporters. While they certainly do have the right to do this, this is a textbook example of cancel culture, which happens whenever an entity changes its stance because it is fearful of public response. Hiring a Hamas supporter may not look good, but taking a stance against free expression is arguably worse.
This is a letter written by Louis M. Profeta, MD, on behalf of college presidents across the country who have shown moral cowardice in the face of evil...g.
In addition to the discussion of when speech becomes violent conduct, it would be helpful to remind all that the 1st Amendment applies only to government conduct restricting speech. The 1st amendment is not applicable when an ignorant person stands on a corner and utters vile remarks.
We have a problem in the Public Schools in Boston. Students are given free reign in the school press to do as they wish including misleading and inaccurate information to incite, target and divide. Boston Public Schools are making it impossible for Jewish students .
Still unanswered question for me, because I am not used to just back off, Do I have the right not to listen to these opinions and pass if the "free speech" enthusiasts blocks me. If somebody scream in my face is not this intimidation? Do I have the right to resist aka. punch the intimidating person? After all I should not wait to be punched, right? If somebody blocks me denying my right to use public space, do I have the right to push through and if attacked to fight back?
Awesome analysis, clear, comprehensive, and professional
I went into a supermarket today. I went into the butcher section. I put up barriers with the shopping carts. I began to yell “death to all butchers who are causing climate change”. “Save our planet!!!!” Long live the Vegans!!!! Customers were not buying any meat I can tell you that. Some deviated to the cauliflower and some left the store. The butcher came out from behind the counter and was wiping his cleaver on his apron. He had the nerve to say, “Move the shopping carts and get the fuck out of my store!” I screamed “free speech”. He picked me up and threw me out onto the street. Good for him!!!!!
One of the best pieces I've read by TFP!
Great article!!! It's time for all the grown-ups in charge of these universities to put their big girl/boy pants on and deal with this mayhem.
I vote to put the maintenance staff in charge.
How is it that FIRE has gotten this so wrong?
This is indeed an excellent and detailed explanation and clarification of the abused terms. However, unfortunately, this is only the theory. In practice, the relevant question to ask is: who are the judges?
Why do none of those investigations put my Jewish mind at ease.
I found myself agreeing with this from the beginning, but near the end I had some concerns. Although I find the stance and activities of the SJP to be repugnant beyond measure, unless it is shown that they are providing material support to Hamas, I would support SJP's right to protest, just as I supported the ACLU's support of the Nazis to march in front of Holocaust survivors in Skokie.
And I was disappointed in Mr. Shapiro's casual dismissal of the charge of "cancel culture" in the case of the law firms withholding or retracting job offers to Hamas supporters. While they certainly do have the right to do this, this is a textbook example of cancel culture, which happens whenever an entity changes its stance because it is fearful of public response. Hiring a Hamas supporter may not look good, but taking a stance against free expression is arguably worse.
Thank you for your insight. One can only hope administrators at these colleges/universities reads your article & begin to behave appropriately.
This is a letter written by Louis M. Profeta, MD, on behalf of college presidents across the country who have shown moral cowardice in the face of evil...g.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/leaders-your-colleges-medicine-universities-we-failed-profeta-md-w1rgc?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&utm_campaign=share_via
In addition to the discussion of when speech becomes violent conduct, it would be helpful to remind all that the 1st Amendment applies only to government conduct restricting speech. The 1st amendment is not applicable when an ignorant person stands on a corner and utters vile remarks.
We have a problem in the Public Schools in Boston. Students are given free reign in the school press to do as they wish including misleading and inaccurate information to incite, target and divide. Boston Public Schools are making it impossible for Jewish students .
I wrote a letter here https://ruthmalkin.substack.com/publish/posts/detail/139297051?referrer=%2Fpublish%2Fposts
Excellent comprehensive moral and legal explanation! Thank you Mr Shapiro
To paraphrase Mike Tyson , Everybody believes in free speech until they're punched in the mouth.
https://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2023/11/university-evyatar-marienberg-response-israel-gaza-war
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