Watching College presidents parsing each word and equivocating about antisemitism in front of Congress was painful. Somewhere between micro aggressions and outright hate speech we’ve lost our way. While I accept that allowed free speech can sometimes be repugnant and uncomfortable, it should never be threatening. College campuses are ide…
Watching College presidents parsing each word and equivocating about antisemitism in front of Congress was painful. Somewhere between micro aggressions and outright hate speech we’ve lost our way. While I accept that allowed free speech can sometimes be repugnant and uncomfortable, it should never be threatening. College campuses are ideally positioned to provide a safe space to explore divergent ideas and learn where the lines are between disagreement and dishonor; between an opinion and a threat. This is not a mere academic exercise, the future of our planet rests on our ability to resolve disagreements and conflicting objectives.
In the meantime terrible suffering is occurring in both Israel and Gaza. Tragically, bombing Gaza into rubble will likely only make Israel’s future more tenuous. It may become what one general called a tactical victory, but, a strategic loss. Israel’s future depends on maintaining peace with its neighbors, however difficult.
Sadly, the world is full of brilliance, creativity and ambition, but, so little wisdom.
Watching College presidents parsing each word and equivocating about antisemitism in front of Congress was painful. Somewhere between micro aggressions and outright hate speech we’ve lost our way. While I accept that allowed free speech can sometimes be repugnant and uncomfortable, it should never be threatening. College campuses are ideally positioned to provide a safe space to explore divergent ideas and learn where the lines are between disagreement and dishonor; between an opinion and a threat. This is not a mere academic exercise, the future of our planet rests on our ability to resolve disagreements and conflicting objectives.
In the meantime terrible suffering is occurring in both Israel and Gaza. Tragically, bombing Gaza into rubble will likely only make Israel’s future more tenuous. It may become what one general called a tactical victory, but, a strategic loss. Israel’s future depends on maintaining peace with its neighbors, however difficult.
Sadly, the world is full of brilliance, creativity and ambition, but, so little wisdom.