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To: c.hinton who wrote (242700)9/22/2007 1:59:40 AM
From: Nadine Carroll  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 281500
 
Freedom of speech and expression is one of the cornerstones of the constitution of the United States of America.

But the controversy over the invitation to the President of Iran to address the students at one of the most prestigious Institutes of higher education in the country has yet again underscored the challenges faced in transferring that thought into action.


So, do you think Columbia will be inviting David Duke to speak any time soon?



To: c.hinton who wrote (242700)9/22/2007 9:14:25 AM
From: SARMAN  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 281500
 
I wounder what are they afraid of. Are they afraid to tell the truth about them? After 9/11 Bush talked about "the freedom that they hate" is this it? Controlling speech? I doubt Nadine would have a valid response except what happened with hitler or Israel doesn't want America to listen to him. Again I ask everyone on this board what is America afraid of?