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The law school isn't part of FAS. And free speech includes the right to say nothing, even if for careerist advantage.
by slurry 13y ago
The law school isn't part of FAS. And free speech includes the right to say nothing, even if for careerist advantage.
- 001sky 13y agoFAS policy, on the other hand reiterates the predicate: “Free speech is uniquely important to the <University>... (emphasis added). FAS is part of 'The University', and so is the law school. The actions of the latter thus implicate the umbrella organization.
- slurry 13y agoReally not clear what point you're trying to make. Still not clear how Kagan violated free speech by not saying much. And definitley not clear what any of that has to do with social media and admissions at a sample of schools that does not include Harvard.
- 001sky 13y ago(1) Free speech is uniquely important to the university; (2) We select out those who exercise their rights. Kagan is an example of #2. Nobody is arguing that Harvard taught her to hate freedom of expression. They play it a bit more subtle.