“Our commitment to academic freedom means that we do not support so-called trigger warnings, we do not cancel invited speakers because their topics might prove controversial, and we do not condone the creation of intellectual ‘safe spaces’ where individuals can retreat from ideas and perspectives at odds with their own,” John Ellison, dean of students, wrote to members of the class of 2020, who will arrive next month.
This was a good move for John Ellison as he realized the concept of ''safe spaces'' is a insult to the right of free speech and the entire first amendment from the constitution. Well rounded individuals heading to college should be grown enough to handle opinions and differing perspectives, not hide from a dangerous thing called an idea.
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ReplyDeleteI also agree with John Ellison's idea on taking away "safe spaces". By doing this he's allowing those controversial topics and taboos to be discussed, unlike if it was with only people who all agreed with each other. If college students aren't willing to discuss such topics there wouldn't be any growth or new ideas in society due to the fear of being disagreed with. Although this may seem like an overstep by the Dean I'm sure that this would prove useful and as a pivotal decision later on in the future.
ReplyDeleteI strongly agree with John Ellison's idea because communication is a key part of how issues, problems and disagreements get resolved. As this idea gets passed in the University of Chicago, many more local, federal, or even worldwide issues may be noticed and sooner or later may become protests due to the exposure the topic/issue now has.
ReplyDeleteI also agree because without communication nothing can be resolved without things starts to build up and things become more serious therefore I agree because communicate is needed in daily living
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