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In reply to the discussion: USC says it's canceling pro-Palestinian valedictorian's speech over security concerns [View all]Nixie
(17,010 posts)30. Great decision by USC. She doesn't get to inflict herself
on others' special day. She can graduate, get off campus and go protest somewhere else. Put that on her resume, too. U betcha.
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Coventina
Apr 16
OP
Being that this is government action, free speech is very much a concern here.
Cuthbert Allgood
Apr 16
#2
Slow down; this is not my vision; this is the vision of many like Asna Tabassum.
Big Blue Marble
Apr 16
#42
Calling for the end of Israel is antisemitic and calling for the eradication of Jews.
Coventina
Apr 16
#53
That is your opinion and we will just have to disagree on both counts. N/T
Big Blue Marble
Apr 16
#54
As Wikipedia itself notes, there is no reference when the alleged support increased
sarisataka
Apr 16
#49
Not to mention the Palestinian Authority has a "Pay to Slay" program that rewards
Coventina
Apr 16
#39
I also want a two-state solution, but that is not what this student is advocating. n/t
Coventina
Apr 17
#81
The Question is Open as to Whether a Jewish Ethno-State is Justified Considering the Holocaust
Giordano Burno
Apr 16
#7
You comparing the nation of Israel to a slave-based plantation is extremely gross and offensive.
Coventina
Apr 17
#62
Her social media posts called for the "complete abolishment of the state of Israel."
SunSeeker
Apr 17
#59
Are you suggesting USC should give its mic to someone who believes Israel should be "completely abolished"?
SunSeeker
Apr 17
#71