In order for free speech to exist, those in authority must not be allowed to engage in content-based censorship. But that is not the only important element to maintaining the free exchange of ideas. Those in authority should not allow censorship by mob rule. Even when universities are not trampling free speech with abominations such as "speech codes" they too often allow free speech to be snuffed out with a "heckler's veto."
Free speech on campus and maintaining order
Free speech on campus and maintaining order
Free speech on campus and maintaining order
In order for free speech to exist, those in authority must not be allowed to engage in content-based censorship. But that is not the only important element to maintaining the free exchange of ideas. Those in authority should not allow censorship by mob rule. Even when universities are not trampling free speech with abominations such as "speech codes" they too often allow free speech to be snuffed out with a "heckler's veto."
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