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From: jsimons@centralpark.com
On 17 Apr 2024, Max Boot posted some
news:JHSTN.11538$zWO8.7257@fx17.iad:
> On 4/17/2024 4:20 AM, NoBody wrote:
>> On Wed, 17 Apr 2024 06:23:36 -0000 (UTC), useapen
>> wrote:
>>
>>> The University of Southern California said its valedictorian will no
>>> longer deliver a graduation speech this year, citing "substantial
>>> risks relating to security" over social media chatter surrounding
>>> the Israel- Hamas conflict.
>>>
>>> The Los Angeles school revealed that Asna Tabassum, a fourth-year
>>> student
>>>from Chino Hills, California, was selected as the valedictorian and
>>>would
>>> give a speech alongside two salutatorians. In a news release Monday,
>>> the university said she would no longer speak at the ceremony after
>>> the discussion about her selection took on "an alarming tenor."
>>>
>>> The move comes after some students, alumni and others complained to
>>> the university about Tabassum's social media, which includes an
>>> Instagram bio that links to a pro-Palestine website.
>>>
>>> https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2024/04/15/usc-cancels-
>>> valedictorian-graduation-speech-israel-hamas/73336731007/
>>
>> Nothing like silencing free speech.
>
> This is speech that you want to be suppressed. The valedictorian is
> pro-Palestine, and you, with your knee-jerk pro-Israel stance, want
> people with her views to be prevented from speaking.
Her position conflicts with the majority. Deport her and those who think
like her. Send a dozen Democrat sympathizers with each.
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