Norman Ravitch *62

6 Years Ago

Let the Storms Rage

If the leadership of Princeton were really wise, they would simply uphold the First Amendment. Let the storms rage; let the uncivil audiences damn themselves with their uncivil behaviors. Speakers need to know they have the right to speak and the audience has the right to approve or disapprove. If there is a riot, yes, the police should be called. Otherwise the University should not be in the business of Political Correctness. I remember a time around 1959 when George Kennan spoke disparagingly of Woodrow Wilson -- AT THE WOODROW WILSON SCHOOL! of all places. I loved it!

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