Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.
Friedrich Nietzsche
IMHO - this article describes exactly what Neitzche was pointing out:
Tolerance and Totalitarianism
Here is a quote from the article:
"What may have started out as well-intentioned actions at curbing prejudices and changing thoughts with the goal of making people more tolerant has now morphed into campus thought police attempting to impose totalitarian measures that result in silencing dissent of any kind. The result is the very opposite of what free speech and a college education is all about."
So - here's the debate item:
At what point should the line between free speech and PC be drawn - specifically in a college setting, where young minds are subject to all kinds of influences called "educational"?
Friedrich Nietzsche
IMHO - this article describes exactly what Neitzche was pointing out:
Tolerance and Totalitarianism
Here is a quote from the article:
"What may have started out as well-intentioned actions at curbing prejudices and changing thoughts with the goal of making people more tolerant has now morphed into campus thought police attempting to impose totalitarian measures that result in silencing dissent of any kind. The result is the very opposite of what free speech and a college education is all about."
So - here's the debate item:
At what point should the line between free speech and PC be drawn - specifically in a college setting, where young minds are subject to all kinds of influences called "educational"?
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