Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Third Circuit Court Rules Against Temple University for Speech Code

I have mixed emotions about this. The complaint was about Temple University's speech code saying that it was unconstitutional because it prohibited "generalized sexist remarks and behavior". I'm guessing most colleges and universities have something similar. I must say I haven't read Webster's policy on this but I'm sure they also have some sort of speech code with similar restrictions. I don't like hearing sexist remarks but then again prohibiting them would go against freedom of speech. I do feel that during class discussions there shouldn't be restrictions on students expressing their views as long as everyone has the chance to do so. 

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