It's clear you've studied up on the students' reactions to the KU assistant professor's comments that landed her on interminable leave and not their content. However, what's more interesting is your willingness to parse what constitutes academic freedom of speech as it suits you. There is no war on tenure beyond what resides in your mind. There are questions being asked that upset your status quo, so it's understandable that you would not deem them to be progressive. Independence should include the freedom to address that which others might find offensive or even ugly. You're either in favor of defending free speech or you're not. Thanks for making it clear where you stand.