This is a consequence of what and how we teach and treat our students in school. School is considered to be a safe space where students are shielded from any sp

This is a consequence of what and how we teach and treat our students in school. School is considered to be a safe space where students are shielded from any speech that might offend them. Students who say thing that offend, or might offend, are punished. No surprise that this carries over into broader public policy as those students become adult voters and officials.