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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.
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Excellent article. Thanks for sharing this post.
I agree with this opinion. commented it must be regulated with clear and concrete regulations.
all must comply with the applicable rules
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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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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!
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.
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.
I am glad too see a comment policy provided!
It is really cool of any university to “encourages open debate and discussion and is a strong supporter of free speech.”
I have highly supported you and I still do. You are great!
Very true.
It’s interesting how some universities actually provide comment policy whilst others don’t. With the everchanging digital world and an increase in digital mischief, it is appropriate to provide valid guidelines for comments and other forms of digital communication.
Thank you, Georgetown
So important to allow open debate in these times, especially in the college/university setting. Thank you for continuing to promote open discussion in this forum. The guideline are great and reasonable, and if followed, all ideas should be presented. Sincerely. Dave
great article, absolutely agree. Thanks Paul for your nice step and keep it up. Also thanks for nice post.
Thanks, Paul.For encouraging us. Great job! :-)
Thanks for sharing the comment Policy. Very useful information.
Thanks for the policy. This allows students and teens to voice their opinions in an open manner. Teens in Politics approve!
Thanks, Paul.For encouraging us. Great job! :-)
Wow.. Thanks for sharing this
This is very great thing that Georgetown University encourages open debate and supports free speech.
Thank you for this text and our encouragement.
Great site. Thank you for giving this info. I will check back for more info.
Great post, thank you for adding.
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Thank you for this text.
Great post, thank you
Thanks great post
Thanks for finally talking about >Comment Policy | The Provost’s Blog
<Loved it!
I agree with the opinion, thanks for the post.
The beauty of the meaning of writing. thanks
Thank you, the article was very helpful. I am now much more aware of students needs related to writing. Will use these strategies in my lessons from now on.
This is very great thing that Georgetown University encourages open debate and supports free speech.
Thank you, the article was very very helpful !
Useful guidelines for comments- Totally agree with them.
Awesome very good
I am happy too see a comment policy provided by Georgetown University. Very useful information.
Thanks a lot.
Totally agree with you regarding with the new Policies. Also, strict moderation should be implied on all blogs.
Totally agree with you regarding with the new Policies. Also, strict moderation should be implied on all blogs.
Thanks, Paul.For encouraging us. Great job! :-)
thanks very very good post!
Understood the comment policies.
Very good, thanks for updating us about the policies
Very good post.
Wonderful and valuable
thank you
Thanks Paul for your nice step and keep it up. Also thanks for nice post.
Thanks for sharing this policy
Thanks for effective sharing. Followed
Thanks Paul for your nice step and keep it up. Also thanks for nice post.
a very good idea in sharing info and responding to what information is so that the debate is a means of sharpening views and opinions.
It’s interesting how some universities actually provide comment policy whilst others don’t. With the everchanging digital world and an increase in digital mischief, it is appropriate to provide valid guidelines for comments and other forms of digital communication.
Many thanks for the link. An effective and educational sharing. Good work
Thanks for sharing this policy
Good work.
Many thanks for sharing
Thanks Paul for your nice step and keep it up. Also thanks for nice post.
Excellent article. Thanks for sharing this post.
When they said, they encouraged us to participate in Open discussion which is a good sign for all of us. Because I believe, every problem has a solution in every aspect of our life. But it has to be in a proper way.
Excellent article.
Hello Paul, I guess there is a fine line between freedom of speech and suppressing hate speech . The definition of hate speech depends on who is defining it.
Excellent article. Thanks for sharing
Best step to reach higher level of education system. Nice one sir!
Thanks Paul
Excellent step. I really appreciate the Open discussion thing as it encourages us.