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Wed, Nov 14 2012 13:17:15

ACLU's Anthony Romero at Tufts

On November 13, ACLU Executive Director Anthony Romero came to campus as part of the Richard E. Snyder President's Lecture Series at Tufts. His speech, "Sticks and Stones: Freedom of Expression and Political Correctness," addressed the right to speak freely, even if that speech is hateful.

  1. TuftsLive
    Tufts Live@TuftsLive
    This is the 16th Richard E. Snyder Lecture. "Lectures like this challenge our beliefs and ideals" - @MonacoAnthony
    Tue, Nov 13 2012 13:37:50
  2. Anthony Romero at #tufts @ Granoff Music Center, Tufts University instagr.am/p/R_Eyw9j8QP/
    Tufts University@TuftsUniversity
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    Tue, Nov 13 2012 13:55:14
  3. TuftsLive
    Tufts Live@TuftsLive
    Although we've all heard "sticks and stones can break my bones," we know that names can hurt a lot.
    Tue, Nov 13 2012 13:44:38
  4. TuftsLive
    Tufts Live@TuftsLive
    "Free and unfettered debate is how important ideas become real"
    Tue, Nov 13 2012 13:43:02
  5. TuftsLive
    Tufts Live@TuftsLive
    Today there are often calls to restrict speech based on the emotional effect of those who hear it.
    Tue, Nov 13 2012 13:44:05
  6. TuftsLive
    Tufts Live@TuftsLive
    "Banning words doesn't make the hate go away. In fact, prohibiting it, can have the opposite effect."
    Tue, Nov 13 2012 13:48:52
  7. TuftsLive
    Tufts Live@TuftsLive
    Would I rather be at a university where I can speak my mind or at a university where there are "thought police"?
    Tue, Nov 13 2012 14:00:58
  8. TuftsLive
    Tufts Live@TuftsLive
    "Once you can see the idea that some authority has a right to determine what is/ is not legitimate speech, you've lost control over speech"
    Tue, Nov 13 2012 14:05:11
  9. TuftsLive
    Tufts Live@TuftsLive
    "College campuses are the incubator of those free ideas, that will then germinate elsewhere"
    Tue, Nov 13 2012 14:06:08
  10. TuftsLive
    Tufts Live@TuftsLive
    "Free speech" zones are actually designed to limit free speech. Every part of the campus should be a free speech zone.
    Tue, Nov 13 2012 14:19:21
  11. TuftsLive
    Tufts Live@TuftsLive
    Romero talks of bullying in school, of not accepting those who are different
    Tue, Nov 13 2012 14:23:24
  12. TuftsLive
    Tufts Live@TuftsLive
    Would I rather live in a country that allows people to say hateful, ignorant things, or where people are not allowed to speak their minds?
    Tue, Nov 13 2012 14:25:55
  13. TuftsLive
    Tufts Live@TuftsLive
    ACLU Executive Director Anthony Romero says to think about the bigger picture, the world outside of the university campus
    Tue, Nov 13 2012 14:59:49
  14. TuftsLive
    Tufts Live@TuftsLive
    "You will conjure up courage when you need to step up to authority."
    Tue, Nov 13 2012 15:05:22
  15. TuftsLive
    Tufts Live@TuftsLive
    Romero tells the audience to "go out and have fun" and @MonacoAnthony thanks everyone for coming.
    Tue, Nov 13 2012 15:06:02

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