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It is hard to believe that in this day in age GWU really believes its own comment policy where it states, “Georgetown University encourages open debate and discussion and is a strong supporter of free speech.”
As with most of America’s institutions of higher learning, this type of declaration is always applied within the bounds of the arena of liberal thought.
To be fair, I suppose that if conservatives controlled the agenda at such institutions the new political correctness would center around their beliefs as well.
The fact remains, however, that there is never, truly freedom of thought and speech without consequences.
Paul Tooley
Thank you Paul, you have spoke our mind, In fact, when you’ve mentioned “this type of declaration is always applied within the bounds of the arena of liberal thought” you just hit the middle of wise and truth, thanks again for your honest speech.
Paul right, thanks for this very nice post.
I agree with this opinion. commented it must be regulated with clear and concrete regulations.
all must comply with the applicable rules
thank you
I agree with this opinion.
I agree with your opinion, comments are good and right is the main thing in a comment
I agree with this opinion
Paul right, thanks for this very nice post.
Yes Paul. You are absolutely right. This is very great step. Appreciated.!!
great article, absolutely agree.
Thanks Paul for your nice step and keep it up. Also thanks for nice post.
This is very nice thing that Georgetown University encourages open debate and discussion. It’s our responsibility not to molest an educational field. All readers should contribute to help other readers to gain the knowledge that he doesn’t know. Let’s all improve ourselves.
It is really cool of any university to “encourages open debate and discussion and is a strong supporter of free speech.”
I really liked this opinion as there are very less universities who are strong enough to present their views publicly!
I am glad too see a comment policy provided! Far too often blogs will go against any terms and remove comments/posts. Although a champion of freedom of speech I do believe this website is fair to control which posts and comments can go through!
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