@ Hunt I agree with all of what you said.
I am responding to @Pizzagirl’s request for examples.
I am also pointing out that some of the same groups that assert their rights to free religion and free speech, then work to impair those freedoms for others. That is unfortunate.
I am not suggesting that Yale did anything illegal.
What I found the most troubling is the reason that Yale gave, which was similar to the Duke situation. “Yale defended its ban as not violating freedom of expression, which it said is overruled by a fear of violence.”
Really, threats of voilence over rule freedom of expression? Then Dr. King would have never been allowed to speak, and that would have been a real tragedy.
How can we argue on the one hand that Muslims are just like everyone else, and have the same rights as everyone else (which I agree with); however, then we say that the conservatives Muslims are dangerous, and if you show a cartoon they don’t agree with they may harm someone, so we can’t show it? (which I don’t agree with).
Why does the threat of someone breaking the law trump my freedom of speech. This is no different than conservative christians making threats if the adhan is performed at Duke. Angry right wing christians making threats should not be a reason not to do it.
I am really hoping you agree with me on this. Fingers crossed. 