By Jeff
Crouere, CP Op-ed Contributor
May
12, 2014|8:59
am
Liberals are always preaching the values of
diversity and inclusion. Regrettably, such
platitudes are just rhetoric, because upon closer examination liberals hate diversity.
As evidence, just examine some recent and
disturbing activities on the campus
of Rutgers University. After former Secretary of State and National Security Advisor
Condoleezza Rice was invited to give the commencement address, liberals went
crazy. In February, the faculty council passed a resolution demanding that the
university withdraw their invitation to Rice. Thereafter, student protesters stormed
the office of the Rutgers President to express their disapproval of the selection and condemn Rice as a war criminal.
of Rutgers University. After former Secretary of State and National Security Advisor
Condoleezza Rice was invited to give the commencement address, liberals went
crazy. In February, the faculty council passed a resolution demanding that the
university withdraw their invitation to Rice. Thereafter, student protesters stormed
the office of the Rutgers President to express their disapproval of the selection and condemn Rice as a war criminal.
What is ironic in this whole series of events is
that Rice no conservative, but a very
moderate Republican, who just happened to serve in the George W. Bush
administration. Her academic and professional credentials are extraordinary and Rutgers
students should have been extremely grateful to have someone of her caliber address them.
moderate Republican, who just happened to serve in the George W. Bush
administration. Her academic and professional credentials are extraordinary and Rutgers
students should have been extremely grateful to have someone of her caliber address them.
Unfortunately, only negative protests were heard
from students and faculty, so
Dr. Rice eventually decided to decline the invitation. In her letter to the university,
Rice noted, "I have defended America's belief in free speech and the exchange
of ideas. These values are essential to the health of our democracy."
Dr. Rice eventually decided to decline the invitation. In her letter to the university,
Rice noted, "I have defended America's belief in free speech and the exchange
of ideas. These values are essential to the health of our democracy."
Sadly, it seems that universities are no longer
committed to free speech or
open debate as only liberalism is allowed. This trend has been occurring
across the nation for years. Whereas, universities are supposed to be l
aboratories for free discussion, embracing all ideological viewpoints; upon
closer examination, liberalism is not only dominant, it is unchallenged.
open debate as only liberalism is allowed. This trend has been occurring
across the nation for years. Whereas, universities are supposed to be l
aboratories for free discussion, embracing all ideological viewpoints; upon
closer examination, liberalism is not only dominant, it is unchallenged.
On a regular basis, conservative speakers are
either completely shunned
or, if they are invited, verbally and even physically attacked on campus.
Conservative commentator Ann Coulter, among many others, has been
targeted. Today, even moderates like Dr. Rice are unwelcome.
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more at http://www.christianpost.com/news/college-commencement-speeches-liberals-hate-diversity-119540/#E5lYhOJYgEGOlEig.99or, if they are invited, verbally and even physically attacked on campus.
Conservative commentator Ann Coulter, among many others, has been
targeted. Today, even moderates like Dr. Rice are unwelcome.
