Can Freedom Of Speech Be Tamed? – Milwaukee Community Journal

millennials do not all feel the same way when it comesto freedom of speech on college campuses

Most colleges are accredited and are required to adhere to specific policies in order to

obtain accreditation. Failure to do so typically result in the loss of any certification towards a

degree. This means that the program completed and the degree obtained would be worthless.

Although every college campus is not the same, mission statements of these campuses (in some

form) comply with the policy that the exchange of ideas be free and/or open.

The issue that millennials face on college campuses is one that is honestly hard to

address. How can a student be granted freedom of speech, and at the same time be expected to

obey trigger warnings and safe spaces?

To my surprise, I have learned that freedom of speech should no longer be a right. In a

popular situation that took place at Yale University, a student was asked when should freedom of

speech be limited? The students response was When it hurts me.

How we feel, what we think, and the way we express ourselves contribute to our

individuality. Freedom of speech is who we are and how we identify with each other and the

world. That special characteristic is destroyed once our voices have been silenced or manipulated

to please others. It is, however, important that we question the individuals intent. Although one

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