President Trump Signs Executive Order Protecting Free Speech On College Campuses | TIME

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EricHiggin said:

sundin13 said:

I mean, Eric really does nothing to answer my questions (probably because he wasn't responding to me). I haven't read all of your posts, but if it doesn't say any more than that, it probably doesn't answer me either. Again, should Universitites allow these people (ie "anyone") to speak in front of an organized assembly as hosted by the University in the manner that a University typically hosts outside speakers? Are we now arguing that free speech means you have to give people a platform (which isn't what free speech means), and if so, are there any limits to this idea?

I'm sure there are probably some issues with speakers who try to force the campuses to let them speak, but the much bigger issue is that campuses seem to heavily favor far left speakers when purposely bringing people in to talk for events.

But Universities are allowed to choose who they wish to provide a platform to. There is no requirement for equal coverage. In fact, an argument could be made that instating such a requirement would in itself be restricting freedom of expression. This is because, as previously stated, the right to speak is not the same as the right to a platform (the right a platform is not constitutionally protected) and compelling someone to speak (or compelling an institution to provide a platform of speech) is infringing on that individual or institutions right to determine who it wishes to provide a platform to. As such, you are not arguing in favor of freedom of speech but instead arguing against it and in favor of mandated expression.