University of Florida President Ben Sasse has garnered praise for his approach to handling campus protests, emphasizing support for free speech while refusing to negotiate with those who disrupt order. Critics argue that current protests lack nonviolent engagement in debates and demonstrations, urging colleges to maintain an orderly academic environment. Various figures, including David French and John Tomasi, have weighed in on the need for universities to balance free expression with educational responsibilities.
This is how to preserve free speech, the right to protest, and how to run a university. Respect. Kudos to University of Florida and President @BenSasse for his superb leadership. https://t.co/AKO41xjWHY
This is how to preserve speech and how to run a university. Respect. Kudos to University of Florida and President @BenSasse for his superb leadership. https://t.co/AKO41xjWHY
From @WSJopinion: How should colleges handle campus protests? In this week’s Future View column, students discuss the balance between free expression and an orderly academic setting https://t.co/BIeSyfAz2v
🐊University of Florida President Dr. Ben Sasse: I have four simple messages. First, to the Floridians who pay our bills: The University of Florida will always uphold speech and assembly rights, and we will also always follow the law. Too much of higher education has been… https://t.co/sDuuR4TyzY
Here's a strong statement from John Tomasi, president of @HdxAcademy, on the principles universities should follow in responding to campus protests. Yes to political protests; no to intimidation, threats, or efforts to interfere with teaching and learning: https://t.co/dqmSsiV3Wi
New York Times opinion columnist David French argues colleges are not doing enough to crack down on campus protests. https://t.co/bCT73uoT6w
From @WSJopinion: The adults at colleges and universities have obligations as educators. Their indulgence of the drama created by the student protests has been an abrogation of these duties, writes @wjmcgurn. https://t.co/Zc0BnU8mc2 https://t.co/Zc0BnU8mc2
"Students and other campus protesters are free to engage in nonviolent protests: They can write letters and articles, engage in campus and public debate and organize campus demonstrations. But that’s not what they’re doing," argues @nicolegelinas. https://t.co/AbstQAXsIx
I caught up w/ UF Pres. Ben Sasse yesterday about campus protests & antisemitism.🔷🔶 "We support folks’ free speech rights, but that includes the right to make an ass & an idiot of yourself" He won't negotiate w/ those "who happen to scream the loudest" https://t.co/86LmKtoJob
The Adults Are Still in Charge at the University of Florida by @BenSasse https://t.co/40K6THkshu via @WSJopinion
New: U of Florida’s Ben Sasse Shows the Way With Powerful Blueprint on the Handling of Campus Protests https://t.co/FbCQBPnc1w