The blow-up over writer David Horowitz's paid newspaper ad, questioning the wisdom and justice of making reparations payments to black people for slavery, is only the latest instance. Many college papers have refused to run the ad. The editors decided speech they disagree with is not worthy of protection, even if it is reasoned and nonabusive. I'm sure they will become ornaments of the profession. A few papers that have run the ad were the targets of intimidation, vandalism and confiscation of their press run.
Administrators say nothing.
That wouldn't do much for their careers. We are told repeatedly that it is time for an honest and frank discussion of racial issues in America. Those who demand the fullest protection of their rights under the law recognize no such right for those who disagree with them. Marxists usually are. But I suspect he would be well pleased with those who stifle free speech on campus today.