Academic Liberty and Free Speech at Boalt Hall
Petition in Defense of Academic Liberty, Free Speech, and Open Discourse at Boalt Hall School of LawWe, the undersigned students and alumni of the Boalt Hall School of Law, put forth this petition to... continue reading »
"Can anyone tell me where this 42 page memo is posted?"
"Distinguished Professor of Law and Philosophy, Rutgers University"
"score one for the silent majority"
"While I wholeheartedly reject Professor Yoo's opinion, maintaining an environment for the free exchange of ideas should be of utmost importance in any academic setting."
"how awesome, i'm signing both petitions. the need for polemic at boalt has never been stronger."
"I support this petition"
"I served in Vietnam(did anyone know that?) so that Prof. Yoo could have the right to free speech"
"Boalt gave me an appreciation for the intellect and humanity of those I disagreed with. I hope that tradition continues."
"I'm signing on to all but the first part of part 1) re the petition on Yoo.The petition was a response to Yoo's actions as Deputy Assistant Attorney General. He did not write that memo in the "laboratory of law school"; he wrote it in the real world with "
"Boalt 2L. We need to remember how recently Berkeley professors on the left were targeted for having unpopular opinions, like opposing the Iraq war or criticizing Israels policies. One problem with free speech for me but not for thee is that you never know"
"Truce. You're totally right. Calling someone ignorant or a moron shows poor persuasion skills. So does asking a tenured professor to resign. A call for an open forum challenging Yoo would help everyone get off the subject of freedom of speech and focus on"
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"I have been greatly disapointed by the recent developments at Boalt. I am greatful someone took the inititive to draft this counter petition."
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"Good points #57 and #124. I am not certain how someone can sign both of these petitions and not be contradicting her or himself. And I hope all who chose to wear the red arm band at least read Prof. Yoo's brief prior to the graduation ceremony. Somehow I "
"2005 Entering class student"
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"A debate?! How about a trial?"
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