Opinion: I’m tired of everyone being offended by everything
Spoke News reporter Darick Charbonneau says he’s tired of thinking about what he is about to say, before he says it, in order to not offend anyone.
Tag: Free speech
Abhorrent speech at education institutions puts the spirit of free speech under threat
EDITORIAL By Ahmad Khan Repugnant and unfettered speech at education institutions might very well end up defeating the purpose of free speech. Free speech is one of the pillars of a democratic, liberal society. Its stated aim is to be able to talk up to power, hold rulers to account and to foster an environment where people are able to express their ideas and opinions fully without fear of persecution from … Continued
Campus free speech policies mandated by province
By Phillip Courtemanche, Spoke News Ontario colleges and universities have been told by the provincial government that they must develop a free speech policy that would apply to students, faculty, staff, management and guests. The policy is required to meet the minimum standards outlined by the government which includes a definition of freedom of speech. The standard also states that speech that violates the law is not allowed. If colleges … Continued
Don’t express your opinion at Laurier
BY TYLER MEDEIROS Late last year Wilfrid Laurier University finally apologized to Lindsay Shepherd, a teaching assistant who aired a clip of a gender-pronoun debate. Shepherd was harshly criticized by her peers for showing the clip featuring outspoken University of Toronto professor Jordan Peterson in her tutorials and not immediately condemning his views. Shepherd showed the video as part of a communications tutorial. She did this to spark a debate … Continued
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