But in recent weeks we have heard mounting concern about the coarsening of public discourse and lowering standards of behavior in our culture. Mr. Bonnell, however, was engaged in instruction in a clearly defined space and had advised those who might be offended to seek other options. Many of his students have picketed in his behalf. Hopefully, the college's administrators will also demonstrate the clarity of understanding shown by its students. Our view A Macomb Community College professor's advance warning to his students should guard him from punishment for using bad language .
Bad language has no place either in public or in the classroom.
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