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Debate on Free Speech and Threats on College Campuses
Free speech on college campuses coexists with threats to free speech, such as speakers being disinvited due to pressure from students or the administration. Around half of colleges enforce speech codes prohibiting offensive speech, although the vague terms can sometimes extend to harmless jokes. These codes are intended to prevent hate speech and harassment, but enforcement can sometimes target trivial comments. The debate also touches on the perception that student protests infringe upon free speech rights.