The same Yale administration that did nothing in the Halloween costume incident last year now claims that it is all for free speech. Note the exclusions in his statements:
“Yale does not censor invited speakers, nor does the administration discipline faculty members or students for the expression of ideas, no matter how unpopular.”
- He doesn’t say who they invite. Of course once invited they can say what they want.
- He doesn’t mention that unorthodox expression can result in lack of tenure or promotion for faculty and staff. That keeps a firm muzzle on free speech.
“In the course of all the events and discussions of the past year, the Yale administration did not criticize, discipline or dismiss a single member of its faculty, staff or student body for expressing an opinion.”
- He did not say that he would support faculty expressing unpopular views either, such as the teacher who resigned, undoubtedly under heavy pressure.
I find this sort of disingenuous proclamation a bit self serving and pompous. I wish he would be honest and admit to past failing and say we are working to change things. That might actually mean something.