Tolerance: Berkley Cancels Coulter's Speech Again Because of Threats

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...ublic-plaza-on-campus/?utm_term=.c3a4431d91a7

http://www.yaf.org/news/statement-young-americas-foundations-april-27-lecture-uc-berkeley/

First, the university cancelled the event – refusing to abide by Coulter’s request that they inform the police to act against violent protesters against her. Then, after a firestorm, Berkeley proposed that Coulter speak a week later, when school was out of session. When Coulter refused and said she would show up anyway at the time and date scheduled, the university said it would not provide a forum; Coulter originally responded by saying she would speak in the plaza, but she finally cancelled the event because of threat of violence. Young Americans Foundation said they could not “jeopardize the safety of its staff or students” by participating in the event. Berkeley College Republicans also backed out.

The university’s chancellor, Nicholas Dirks, put out a statement, explaining, “This University has two non-negotiable commitments, one to Free Speech, the other to the safety of our campus community members, their guests, and the public. In that context, we cannot ignore or deny what is a new reality. Groups and individuals from the extreme ends of the political spectrum have made clear their readiness and intention to utilize violent tactics in support or in protest of certain speakers at UC Berkeley…We cannot wish away or pretend that these threats do not exist.

The university said that it would be impossible for the police department to “simply step in and stop violent confrontations,” adding “This is a University, not a battlefield.” The university said it would not “allow our students, other members of the campus community, and the public to be needlessly endangered by permitting an event to be held in a venue that our police force does not believe to be protectable.”
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Back in the 1960's there were protests in Berkley plaza to support free speech for everyone.

Now it is the battle ground of whiny children threatening violence because someone they don't agree with wants to speak on their campus.

We all remember the riots at the Milo event where police literally stood by and watched as rioters attacked supporters of the event.

I'm appalled honestly, what has happened to this great nation where someone coming from an invitation to speak is threatened bodily harm because some people don't like her? Whats worse is the university and the police refused to provide real protection.

What happened to tolerance? What happened to Free Speech? Can any of you liberals seriously defend this?
 
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The same school that had a guy living in tree near the stadium during the UT/CAL game several years ago... Brillant
 
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The university’s chancellor, Nicholas Dirks, put out a statement, explaining, “This University has two non-negotiable commitments, one to Free Speech, the other to the safety of our campus community members, their guests, and the public. In that context, we cannot ignore or deny what is a new reality. Groups and individuals from the extreme ends of the political spectrum have made clear their readiness and intention to utilize violent tactics in support or in protest of certain speakers at UC Berkeley…We cannot wish away or pretend that these threats do not exist.

"Groups from the extreme ends", but it seems only one end is the one making trouble. Honestly whatever Trump does to damage the GOP brand is going to be negated by this continual strategy of violence and oppression from the left. You think Ann Coulter is an idiot, fine. But threatening violence because someone doesn't agree with you will not bring voters into your tent.
 
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DancingOutlaw said:
The university’s chancellor, Nicholas Dirks, put out a statement, explaining, “This University has two non-negotiable commitments, one to Free Speech, the other to the safety of our campus community members, their guests, and the public. In that context, we cannot ignore or deny what is a new reality. Groups and individuals from the extreme ends of the political spectrum have made clear their readiness and intention to utilize violent tactics in support or in protest of certain speakers at UC Berkeley…We cannot wish away or pretend that these threats do not exist.

"Groups from the extreme ends", but it seems only one end is the one making trouble. Honestly whatever Trump does to damage the GOP brand is going to be negated by this continual strategy of violence and oppression from the left. You think Ann Coulter is an idiot, fine. But threatening violence because someone doesn't agree with you will not bring voters into your tent.
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the only good thing coming of this is that some people like Elizabeth Warren are actually condemning it. Thats more than the people on the left who condemned the Milo riot as well as the riots after the election (none).

But really, can anyone recall any riots that have occurred because a liberal has come to speak? I'm struggling to recall any.

This violence is completely one sided, and ironically comes from the side of "diversity" and "tolerance"

Michael Ramirez really put it best

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John Kerry's twin sister is going to come to talk about the evil brown man, while Berkeley kids are going to protest free speech.

Sounds like a giant stew of *******s.

No one wins here, speech or no speech.

Thus the reason why she "tried" to give the speech there in the first place.
 
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At least Coulter doesn't have any problems booking speaking engagements. She is in very high demand. Partly because she'll work for a sack of oats and an apple.
 
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MT LeConte said:
At least Coulter doesn't have any problems booking speaking engagements. She is in very high demand. Partly because she'll work for a sack of oats and an apple.
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What will you work for? Some spare change and some loosies?
 
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If the administration believes it cannot protect her and the students, then they have to cancel it. If she sues, it never sees a jury. Judge will toss it.
 
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tumscalcium said:
So, what's the problem in all of this?
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My only criticism would be that the university could have included her in a balanced program and promoted it as a debate, the value of which is hearing multiple sides.

But when it became about her, they lost control of it.
 
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lawgator1 said:
My only criticism would be that the university could have included her in a balanced program and promoted it as a debate, the value of which is hearing multiple sides.

But when it became about her, they lost control of it.
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Exactly the solution! Bring in a second speaker with a polar view, and let them debate. No violence.
 
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lawgator1 said:
My only criticism would be that the university could have included her in a balanced program and promoted it as a debate, the value of which is hearing multiple sides.

But when it became about her, they lost control of it.
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The students and others threats of violence aren't an issue at all? I'm sure this particular institution has plenty of lone ultra-left speakers without a debate format.
 
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lawgator1 said:
My only criticism would be that the university could have included her in a balanced program and promoted it as a debate, the value of which is hearing multiple sides.

But when it became about her, they lost control of it.
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I'm not sure if you happened to notice, but the protestors there care little about opposing views.

Your theory would work in many places, but not Berkeley.
 
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Not surprising, these whiny commies don't lose well. Go winless in whatever sport they play get a trophy, lose a presidential election they get puppies, hot cocoa, coloring books in their safe space then later they go riot. She should be allowed to speak and anyone who causes trouble gets arrested
 
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Grand Vol said:
I'm not sure if you happened to notice, but the protestors there care little about opposing views.

Your theory would work in many places, but not Berkeley.
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Some frightened of differing ideas. And others looking for a reason to riot.

It's very sad. And, yes, it comes from only one side of the aisle.
 
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