The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1953 - Hamas University
Apr 25, 2024
The show dives into the chaos at Columbia University, where pro-Hamas sentiments are challenging free speech and campus safety. It discusses the Biden administration's tepid response to rising anti-Semitism and the historical context of student activism. The influence of former radicals in university administration is examined, revealing how it has fostered a permissive environment for extremist views. Additionally, it assesses the financial backing of pro-Hamas organizations and the moral complexities surrounding recent protests, questioning the role of university leaders amid escalating tensions.
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Free Speech on Campus
- Free speech has different implications for public vs. private universities.
- Public universities face stricter First Amendment scrutiny regarding viewpoint discrimination.
Title VI and Free Speech
- Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act mandates a harassment-free environment for students.
- This can create tension with free speech principles, particularly regarding speech deemed harassing.
Shelby Steele at UC Berkeley
- Shelby Steele, a former black radical, describes an incident at UC Berkeley in the 1960s.
- He tested a dean's authority, but the dean, hampered by white guilt, did not reprimand him.