You are in college for one reason and one reason alone: education. College shouldn't be used as a platform for politicking. If you wish to do politics or activi

You are in college for one reason and one reason alone: education. College shouldn't be used as a platform for politicking. If you wish to do politics or activism do it outside the campus. Just like how you would if you were in school or a work environment. Why should colleges be an exception to the rule? It's ridiculous that college students are used for furthering political agendas. Campuses have become a hotbed for politicians and activists alike. They no longer need to do the hard work of visiting neighborhoods and interacting directly with people about their problems. They have a readily available resource in the form of college students whom they can influence. Lest we forget about peer pressure students face: you are in our group as long as you align with our political ideology/activism. And what is the point of inviting speakers when everyone is pretty much divided and will never accept the other's views? This entire process just creates more fissures than bridge gaps. It's sickening that we as a society allow this in the first place. And this isn't just a societal issue but also an ethical issue: should taxpayer money be used to fund such events when it was provided to further education standards? This isn't just restricted to the US; it's pretty much a worldwide phenomenon.