The freedom of expression has been an issue almost anywhere; for example, many have poor tolerance receiving other’s viewpoints especially students from college. Although the freedom of speech is among the first rights, certain individuals do not allow this right to apply to those who oppose what they believe. Michael Bloomberg and Wendy Kaminer have the same perspective of what is causing this problem and what college students should be doing rather than silencing others for their beliefs. Bloomberg and Kaminer believe as well that the college campus is the right place for students to learn to have the consideration to listen to other’s ideas and be challenged. Campuses have oppressed various speakers the right to speak, as a result not allowing
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Debating is to argue any opposing idea, but in a formal manner and not repress anyone. “Police Commissioner was invited to deliver a lecture...but he was unable to do so because students shouted him down” (Bloomberg 106). Bloomberg and Kaminer both questioned to why the students ignore any speaker or others views. Is it because of conformity or do they really believe they have the right thinking? What are they so afraid to listen to those opposing beliefs? “ Maybe it’s the consistency of belief that devolves into mere conformity” (Kaminer 109). They both agree that students should be able to have respect for those who even think highly against …show more content…
These campuses are basically teaching students to ignore opposing viewpoints when they should be nurturing them to discuss and accept those ideas. Both Kaminer and Bloomberg demand that students should learn to acknowledge other ideas and know the importance of having tolerance for people's point of view. “Tolerance for other people’s ideas and the freedom to express your own, are inseparable values at great universities” (Bloomberg 103). Professors and staff are choosing the speakers and are only allowing the students to hear one certain view, Which results the students to be insulted quickly and feel repressed by those views. “We tend to forget that criticism sometimes expresses greater respect than praise” (Kaminer 111). The freedom of speech is being restricted from others by college students and the professors and staff can be one of the solutions to help change the student's
Debating is to argue any opposing idea, but in a formal manner and not repress anyone. “Police Commissioner was invited to deliver a lecture...but he was unable to do so because students shouted him down” (Bloomberg 106). Bloomberg and Kaminer both questioned to why the students ignore any speaker or others views. Is it because of conformity or do they really believe they have the right thinking? What are they so afraid to listen to those opposing beliefs? “ Maybe it’s the consistency of belief that devolves into mere conformity” (Kaminer 109). They both agree that students should be able to have respect for those who even think highly against …show more content…
These campuses are basically teaching students to ignore opposing viewpoints when they should be nurturing them to discuss and accept those ideas. Both Kaminer and Bloomberg demand that students should learn to acknowledge other ideas and know the importance of having tolerance for people's point of view. “Tolerance for other people’s ideas and the freedom to express your own, are inseparable values at great universities” (Bloomberg 103). Professors and staff are choosing the speakers and are only allowing the students to hear one certain view, Which results the students to be insulted quickly and feel repressed by those views. “We tend to forget that criticism sometimes expresses greater respect than praise” (Kaminer 111). The freedom of speech is being restricted from others by college students and the professors and staff can be one of the solutions to help change the student's