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...lies, and libel—should under most circumstances be forbidden. However, it would be difficult for university scholars to agree on any type of speech that should be forbidden under all circumstances. What is clear is that it is the University’s preeminent mission not to foster every kind of expression but to foster a specific style and range of communication—based upon systematic investigation, scrupulously logical analysis, respect for reasoned and evidence-based dissent, and avoidance of ad hominem attacks in the resolution of disagreements...
...position to engage all sides in an honest conversation about the sacrifices long-term peace requires. More than any other political actors, they have the potential to demonstrate to the world what cooperation entails. Yet, rather than using their privileged place within the academic community to foster this sort of open dialogue and advocate for constructive change, American university students have instead focused their political engagements in ways that promote polarization and demonization, not compromise.“Islamo-Fascism Awareness Week,” a five-day campaign organized by arch-conservative David Horowitz, is the most dramatic example...
...government may well try to foster private participation by tinkering with the tax system. "In the U.S. you can donate a painting to a museum and take a full deduction," says art expert Boïcos. "Here it's limited. Here the government makes the important decisions. But if the private sector got more involved and cultural institutions got more autonomy, France could undergo a major artistic revival." Sarkozy's appointment of Christine Albanel as Culture Minister looks like a vote for individual initiative: as director of Versailles, she has cultivated private donations and partnerships with businesses. The Louvre...
...Peter Foster, the tribunal's U.N. public affairs officer, said that Duch's landmark hearing evoked for some Cambodians attending the court a sense of wonderment that the Khmer Rouge leadership was finally being called to account. "After so long not believing it would ever happen, it took until this moment,? he says. ?Now they see that there is no turning back...
...show led by audience-members—and not journalists—were treated to a worthwhile debate. The event kicked off with the usual Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.)-bashing focused on her lack of firm positions. Unfortunately, the question CNN anchor Campbell Brown asked to foster discussion on the topic was so politically charged that all we saw was a brawl between Sen. Clinton and Sen. Obama (D-Ill.) on healthcare plans. Brown tackled her not on her position, but went immediately into the mudslinging, asking about what “one of your opponents...