You are using ideas about free speech in the constitution that speak about the bedrock of our democracy and what rights citizens should have to support the proposition that non-citizens on student's visa expressing support for terrorism should be protected. This is entirely different issue. Why should the freedoms given to US citizens within the framework of our rights as citizens be extended to those here on student visa abusing the freedoms our country. None of those you mentioned are citizens and none have shown the civic commitment that citizens in a democracy are tasked with. You have unwittingly made an argument for their deportation. I am not sure that was your aim but that is what you in effect have done.
Khalil, in particular was instrumental in creating the threatening atmosphere against Jewish students at Columbia. In keeping with Mr. Gelfand’s argument, is it really a good idea to allow people into America who aren’t citizens to foment that kind of hatred coupled with physical threats to American citizens? I think not.
Why is it an American value to allow in students on visas who clearly dont have the moral fiber or democratic sensibility to exist in an open and democratic society. Refusal to safeguard who gets access does even more damage to the freedoms we all rely on. We need to create gates for those unable or unwilling to take on the great responsibility that is democracy. To ignore these risks and to allow those willing to run roughshod over others, will be fatal to everything we hold dear. You should know better.
You are using ideas about free speech in the constitution that speak about the bedrock of our democracy and what rights citizens should have to support the proposition that non-citizens on student's visa expressing support for terrorism should be protected. This is entirely different issue. Why should the freedoms given to US citizens within the framework of our rights as citizens be extended to those here on student visa abusing the freedoms our country. None of those you mentioned are citizens and none have shown the civic commitment that citizens in a democracy are tasked with. You have unwittingly made an argument for their deportation. I am not sure that was your aim but that is what you in effect have done.
Free speech is not only for citizens. It is for every person in this great country.
Khalil, in particular was instrumental in creating the threatening atmosphere against Jewish students at Columbia. In keeping with Mr. Gelfand’s argument, is it really a good idea to allow people into America who aren’t citizens to foment that kind of hatred coupled with physical threats to American citizens? I think not.
Anti-west, pro-terrorist antisemites have every right to their speech, but maybe we shouldn't be importing them from abroad.
Why is it an American value to allow in students on visas who clearly dont have the moral fiber or democratic sensibility to exist in an open and democratic society. Refusal to safeguard who gets access does even more damage to the freedoms we all rely on. We need to create gates for those unable or unwilling to take on the great responsibility that is democracy. To ignore these risks and to allow those willing to run roughshod over others, will be fatal to everything we hold dear. You should know better.