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Example from the article: the one about Chinese students offended by Chinese state discrimination against Tibetans. The school removed it, even though China rea

Example from the article: the one about Chinese students offended by Chinese state discrimination against Tibetans. The school removed it, even though China really does. Universities are supposed to be a place of shared knowledge and diverse perspectives. Another example Berkeley, a school which, according to USA Today, "has become known more recently for its violent demonstrations between those with opposing viewpoints." Also, the article presented overall statistics, focusing more on university trends than individuals. I think a presentation of how widespread the issue is is more impactful than attacking one particular person/university.

chipotle_coyote 8y ago
Example from the article: the one about Chinese students offended by Chinese state discrimination against Tibetans. The school removed it, even though China really does. The full text of that example from the article is: "At the University of Sheffield, Chinese students complained about a film showing state discrimination against Tibetans in China containing an offensive phrase. It was replaced with a different film, still showing discrimination against Tibetans." It seems to me the last sentence there is rather important for context. Also, the article presented overall statistics, focusing more on university trends than individuals. I think a presentation of how widespread the issue is is more impactful than attacking one particular person/university. Well, yes, and the overall statistics it presented strongly suggest that the answer to the question in the headline -- "Is free speech under threat?" -- is "No, not very much."
- LanceH 8y ago
  "No, not very much." So, yes?