Collin Fossett —
We need to maintain free speech on campus so that the exchange of opinions and new ideas can be exchanged.
College campuses serve multiple functions in a community including providing a place for students to grow. Now there is a dilemma: Should students feel welcomed or challenged intellectually?
Conservative speaker Erik Prince’s speech was canceled at Beloit University this week. It is not uncommon for conservative speakers to have their events canceled or denied on campuses. We have clearly made a decision to favor comfort over intellectual diversity.
The diversity of opinions among guest speakers is important.