Reinstate Free Speech at the University of Edinburgh
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Charlie Peters conscience
10 years ago
is chock full of lowbrow wit
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Charlie Peters
· petition starter
10 years ago
Cheers Dave but please stop with your silly illiberal surveillance laws and your "extremism" laws
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David Cameron
10 years ago
You're an inspiration to us all. When you win this battle, let me know. I think I can get you a place as a footstool on Downing St.
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EUSA
10 years ago
Alright, Charlieboi. You win this round,
BUT WE'LL BE BACK! And we'll ban your little dog too!
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GOD
10 years ago
this is more important than protecting the marginalized so spaketh GOD
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Your parents
10 years ago
why son? Where did we go wrong? did we not love you enough? please come home.
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The guy you buy pot from
10 years ago
y'all need to chill
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Donald Trump
10 years ago
You are an inspiration to me Charlie Peters. Keep fighting the good fight
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a dude who hates women
10 years ago
GO FOR IT CHARLIE PETERS! YOU ARE OUR ONLY HOPE!! RIDE THE HOG OF PERSONAL LIBERTIES INTO THE SUN!!
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Charlie Peters
· petition starter
10 years ago
Marvellous insight.
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Suad Akhundov
10 years ago
Really didn't think this whole no-platforming nonsense is a thing until you brought it to my attention.
A gross transgression of freedom of speech at worst, and systematic intellectual and developmental stunting at best.
The sensible way to hold strong beliefs is to weigh up all the available evidence, criticism, and discourse regarding whatever issue and then make an informed decision. This sort of censorship where views go unchallenged and are just "hidden" away will almost inevitably breed a generation of absolutists incapable of self-criticism and reflection.
This sort of thing needs to die out, and do so quickly.
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James Smith
10 years ago
Over the past few years, we have seen universities undergo a hideous transition from places of learning, where one can broaden their horizons, to a place of blinkered narrow-mindedness, where student union officials run rampant as a pseudo-thought-police, censoring opinions they disagree with, and an individuals right to not be offended is prioritised over rational debate. This has to end.
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Anonymous
10 years ago
I second this. A University is a marketplace of learning and ideas. Even bad ones.
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Anonymous
10 years ago
Good for you Charlie.
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Charlie Peters
· petition starter
10 years ago
Thank you for your signature!
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Charlie Peters
· petition starter
10 years ago
Thanks Di!!
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Daniel Boyer
10 years ago
Free speech should be free for all, not just for groups that are deemed to be protected (anyone that isn't a straight, white cisgendered male)
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diana pohlmann
10 years ago
It is crucially important to hear all views on various topics, even though some may be thoroughly distasteful. How else can a student or anyone else reach an informed opinion?
is chock full of lowbrow wit
Cheers Dave but please stop with your silly illiberal surveillance laws and your "extremism" laws
You're an inspiration to us all. When you win this battle, let me know. I think I can get you a place as a footstool on Downing St.
Alright, Charlieboi. You win this round, BUT WE'LL BE BACK! And we'll ban your little dog too!
this is more important than protecting the marginalized so spaketh GOD
why son? Where did we go wrong? did we not love you enough? please come home.
y'all need to chill
You are an inspiration to me Charlie Peters. Keep fighting the good fight
GO FOR IT CHARLIE PETERS! YOU ARE OUR ONLY HOPE!! RIDE THE HOG OF PERSONAL LIBERTIES INTO THE SUN!!
Marvellous insight.
Really didn't think this whole no-platforming nonsense is a thing until you brought it to my attention. A gross transgression of freedom of speech at worst, and systematic intellectual and developmental stunting at best. The sensible way to hold strong beliefs is to weigh up all the available evidence, criticism, and discourse regarding whatever issue and then make an informed decision. This sort of censorship where views go unchallenged and are just "hidden" away will almost inevitably breed a generation of absolutists incapable of self-criticism and reflection. This sort of thing needs to die out, and do so quickly.
Over the past few years, we have seen universities undergo a hideous transition from places of learning, where one can broaden their horizons, to a place of blinkered narrow-mindedness, where student union officials run rampant as a pseudo-thought-police, censoring opinions they disagree with, and an individuals right to not be offended is prioritised over rational debate. This has to end.
I second this. A University is a marketplace of learning and ideas. Even bad ones.
Good for you Charlie.
Thank you for your signature!
Thanks Di!!
Free speech should be free for all, not just for groups that are deemed to be protected (anyone that isn't a straight, white cisgendered male)
It is crucially important to hear all views on various topics, even though some may be thoroughly distasteful. How else can a student or anyone else reach an informed opinion?
Thanks for your insight and your signature!
Thank you for your kind words.