> “The university’s decision will have a powerful chilling effect on free speech, because anyone who might wish to express a controversial opinion knows that th

> “The university’s decision will have a powerful chilling effect on free speech, because anyone who might wish to express a controversial opinion knows that they must first ask themselves if their personal life can stand up to the kind of relentless scrutiny that Dr. Katz’s life was subjected to … .” This is the essence of free speech and critical for the continuation of thoughtful discourse. Instead, we're at the mercy of cancel culture and toxic positivity. I can't wait until dissent and unpopular opinions are free to exist.