By Myles Brand Encouraging and protecting free and open debate is a central mission of any academic community. Students and faculty members must learn about new ideas and re-examine old ones.
Intellectual growth is the result.
In recent months, around our campus and community, some have been willing to resort to threats and vandalism to get their message across. We need to respond strongly. Such tactics are not acceptable and must not be tolerated. The most recent IU controversy has surrounded the review of Coach Bob Knight and allegations about the men's basketball program. IU Professor Murray Sperber has been an outspoken critic of Coach Knight and the administration during this controversy.