Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 5/9/24: Glenn Greenwald Vs Ilya Shapiro On Campus Crackdowns - CounterPoints Debate
May 10, 2024
In a captivating debate, Glenn Greenwald, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his incisive views on politics, faces off against Ilya Shapiro, a constitutional law expert. They delve into the contentious topic of free speech on college campuses, particularly amid protests related to pro-Palestinian activism. The discussion highlights the balance between protecting rights and fostering open dialogue. Misconceptions surrounding the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act and the historical parallels to past protests further enrich the debate, revealing the complexities of activism in today's polarized environment.
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DeSantis's Crackdown
- Ron DeSantis ordered pro-Palestinian groups shut down at University of Florida campuses.
- FIRE called this a blatant First Amendment violation.
Canadian Trucker Protests
- Conservatives championed the Canadian trucker protests against vaccine mandates.
- The protests involved civil disobedience, like blocking roads, which conservatives defended.
Types of Law-Breaking
- Distinguish between violent and non-violent law-breaking in protests.
- Taking over a building non-violently shouldn't be treated the same as violent crimes.