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Again, speculating that this comes from some sort of insecurity on the part of students does nothing but drive a deeper wedge. I really encourage more empathy t
by kelseyfrog 4y ago
Again, speculating that this comes from some sort of insecurity on the part of students does nothing but drive a deeper wedge. I really encourage more empathy than this.
- s1artibartfast 4y agoAgain, empathy for which students? The ones who invited the speaker and were obstructed, or the students who did the obstruction? Should they both try to understand and build bridges respectfully, or is that burden only on one group?
- kelseyfrog 4y agoI'm troubled that this is posed as a choice between empathizing with one at the expense of the other. I sincerely don't believe that you see this as a zero sum game.
- s1artibartfast 4y agoI don't, but it seems to me that you are picking one side to empathize with. Students who want to hear a lecture should instead empathize with the people disrupted it. The people disrupting it have no burden to listen, learn, or engage with ideas they disagree with