The University of Florida, led by its leader
former United States Senator Ben Sasse,
recently did two important things: it upheld
the First Amendment while castigating those
who went beyond the lines of civil behavior
in advocating for the Palestinians, drawing
the lines between exercising their rights to
free speech and their violent expression of
antisemitism. The university announced
loudly and clearly: "This is not complicated:
The University of Florida is not a day care,
and we do not treat protesters like children
--- they knew the rules, they broke the rules,
and they'll face the consequences," thus
protecting freedom of expression and the
safety of all members of the school's
campus community.
Bravo to the University of Florida and to its
courageous and principled president Ben Sasse
for its timely action. May other institutions of
higher learning and their leaders exhibit the
kind of courage and adherence to principles
that the University of Florida and its president
Ben Sasse exhibited when faced with this kind
of behavior.
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