Why we defied the safe space movement for a free speech debate at Manchester University

How did we end up in a situation where speakers are being banned by students' unions on inappropriate grounds? In October, the University of Manchester Students' Union decided to first ban Julie Bindel and then Milo Yiannopoulos because their views "could incite hatred against both transgender people and women who have experienced sexual violence". The Free Speech and Secular Society disputed the representation of the speakers, arguing that while many of its members fundamentally disagreed with their opinions, they were just that − opinions. Read More http://ift.tt/1UpGbgv

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