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Free Speech at Clemson: Milo Yiannopoulos - Mitchell Gunter

Oct 5, 2016, 6:12 PM

https://clemsonlibertyoutpost.wordpress.com/2016/10/04/make-clemson-great-again/

For years, Clemson University has romanticized the concept of diversity–a kaleidoscope of races, genders, and sexual orientations. The ideological message of the Clemson Multicultural Center permeates every area of campus life. Classes, workshops, dorms, freshman orientation, and resident assistant training all hammer home the importance of diversity, with one notable exception: diversity of thought.

Every other week, traumatized activists call for “safe spaces,” areas designed to insulate occupants from speech they disagree with. In the classroom, trigger warnings are the order of the day. CU Administrators recently branded an evangelist a “solicitor” and a Graduate Community Director banned Harambe references in dorms. Various Clemson policies flagrantly violate the First Amendment rights of students, and some student-faculty groups, like “See The Stripes,” are calling for outright campus censorship.

Milo Yiannopoulos is Clemson University’s paradigm shift. WeRoar, Clemson’s free speech advocacy coalition, will host “Make Clemson Great Again” on October 18th.

Yiannopoulos is a potent force for free speech and a cultural litmus test. His talks tackle political correctness, “social justice,” feminism, radical Islam, and censorship culture on American college campuses. As a self-described homosexual, Jewish conservative and avid Trump supporter, Milo passes the diversity check, which is why the Alt-Left hates him. The purpose of his “Dangerous ###### Tour” is to challenge campus radicals, college administrators, and university policies that violate the constitutional liberty of students on college campuses. Protests regularly accompany his speeches, often backed by extremist, far left-wing professors. In this regard, Clemson is shaping up to be no different.

These protests, intended to be a stinging rebuke towards Milo and so-called “hate speech,” function as a window into the underdeveloped emotional intelligence level of campus demonstrators.

Somewhere along the line, the Alt-Left developed the idea that “hate speech” isn’t free speech, and that words can equate to “an act of violence.” Not only is this half-baked notion legally incorrect, it’s also infantile and dangerous. Offensive speech is inherently subjective, and excluding libel, harassment, discrimination, and threats, it is protected by the First Amendment. This is especially true on college campuses, as ruled by landmark supreme court cases. Several Clemson speech policies don’t reflect this legal precedent.

Clemson University policies, such as the Bias Incident Response Protocol, grant the most sensitive student on campus control over free expression. Lacking common legal components like “reasonable person standards,” severity and pervasiveness requirements, and realistic legal definitions, these policies would never hold up in court. Our greatest desire for “Make Clemson Great Again,” is that Milo generates media coverage towards these unconstitutional policies. We hope this sparks meaningful dialogue towards reform.

Sadly, we can’t always count on the media to provide fair coverage. The left-leaning bias of the national media is legendary, and Clemson University is simply a microcosm of the country-at-large. For instance, “The Tiger,” Clemson’s weekly publication, published a piece about Milo titled “Alt-Right Spokesperson and Free Speech Funadmentalist to Visit Clemson.” Misspellings aside, the piece attempts to crown Milo, a gay Jew, the leader of the Alt-Right movement, while simultaneously linking the movement to Anti-Semitism and white supremacy. Ironically enough, genuine white-supremacists and anti-Semites recently declared a “holy crusade” against Milo’s events. The Tiger goes on to state Yiannopoulos is the “self-proclaimed leader of the alt-right movement,” despite numerous quotes from Milo stating otherwise.

Another publication, “The Tab,” held a poll in which they asked “Should Milo Yiannopoulos Speak at Clemson?” Approximately 88% of those surveyed said “yes,” but this question is a sobering reminder of the media’s desire to silence conservatives.

In a recent Gallup poll, it was found that trust in the media is at a historic low, and rightfully so. This is further evidence of the public’s rejection of the media agenda.

In a speech at the University of Houston, Milo stated what he most despised about the left is that “they are making it harder to laugh.” Comedians like Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock actively avoid performing at college campuses. Under the acolytes of social justice, everything is racist, sexist, and homophobic. Displays of patriotism are demonized. This trend won’t cease of its own volition. As C.S. Lewis warned, “those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end, for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.”

Victimhood culture has compromised the greatness of Clemson University, but the reputation of an institution that fiercely protects individual rights may soon be realized.

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Free Speech at Clemson: Milo Yiannopoulos - Mitchell Gunter

highly interesting & I support free speech on campuses

Well what'd ya know, Bill? I was a history major too!***

Liberal doesn't mean what it used to***

It is odd.*****

Hear, hear!***

Re: highly interesting & I support free speech on campuses

Well at least now I know why you're so dense

^^^ That was Rude!

Re: Well at least now I know why you're so dense

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Which restroom can you whistle Dixie......***

5 posts of alt right bigotry support?

did not read the op but i understand yours completely***

Re: 5 posts of alt right bigotry support?

Supporting bigoted speech. Wear it like a badge of honor.

cry me a river

Yes it does. You are free to be as big of a bigot as you

Re: Yes it does. You are free to be as big of a bigot as you

Re: Supporting bigoted speech. Wear it like a badge of honor.

Bigots have thin skin and tend to wet themselves when called

Every one tends to have thin skin and to wet themselves when called out

Yes. I am bigoted against racists, anti-Semites, xenophobes

Bigots have thin skin and tend to wet themselves when called

So BMAirmage is Mitchell Gunter. Do you consider yourself

Bless Your Heart

Seig Heil, Herr Gunter!

Liberals: "If you disagree with me, you're Hitler."

U. of Chicago got it right-no safe spaces

I'm just a truth teller. Milo and his army of bigots

Good lowered you are childish***

^^ Chuck T....we got another bigot here ^^***

You Clearly Don't Know The Definition of "Bigot"

And you clearly don't understand sarcasm and humor***

Oops (too many leftists sorry)***

Hope the mods are paying attention?

Re: 5 posts of alt right bigotry support?

Looks like we have another Soldier in Milo's Army of Bigots.

seriously. for those who don't know who milo is,

None of this is true

Using your logic, you are a homophobe

Now you're just making stuff up

This is the problem...free speech is now "bigotry"

Hate speech, while free, is bigotry.

hey Chuck, you didn't answer my ??.

Our African American, Jewish and Muslim recruits need to

Still won't answer the question?

Posts that violate Tigerboard rules should be removed.

Neither most likely

Just as I suspected. We are smoking out the bigots.

Honestly, Chuck, you sound kind of crazy.

Sooooo, hard "no" on the explanation?***

Are you on a personal mission to devalue the word bigot?***

So all of your posts should be removed.***

Milo isn't alt-right***

Milo loves his BBC...

You are aware Milo has a black boyfriend.

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Get the safe spaces ready...

The robertn Memorial Safe Space is already reserved and full

Re: Free Speech at Clemson: Milo Yiannopoulos - Mitchell Gunter

I'll post this link here as well. Just so you know.

I stop reading anything when I see the terms "Alt-right"...

I wouldn't go that far, but Milo isn't even alt-right

Milo Isn't a White Supremacist

Yes. Wow. A link FROM BREITBART.

Did you even read his post?***

And you posted something from Little Green Footballs...

I hope Milo comes out dressed like Harambe

Re: Free Speech at Clemson: Milo Yiannopoulos - Mitchell Gunter

This went really well for you on TI so you're trying it here

Re: Free Speech at Clemson: Milo Yiannopoulos - Mitchell Gunter

tool respect tool***

It's Mitchell Gunter -

I'm worried for your sanity.

Re: I'm worried for your sanity.

Who cares though?

Re: Who cares though?