Free Speech? (John Speaking)
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The last time we met we talked about the virtues of a liberal policy on free expression. We discussed some of the standard arguments in favor of that kind of policy. I thought everyone was in favor of a liberal policy for various reasons. Now the university adopts a speech code and it turns out that Ann, Vera, and Malik support it.

What is the connection between what we said about the value of a liberal policy on free expression and the positions we're taking on the speech code today? Are we being consistent?

One more thing. Let's hold off on discussing this as a legal issue and, in particular, a First Amendment issue. That's one way to look at it; but let's try to be a little broader right now.

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