Views On Free Speech
In 1993, the paper criticized the Society for Professional Journalists after that organization offered a $250 reward for information on the persons who stole half a conservative campus newspaper's run, burning part of it. The Collegian said the thieves were engaging in constitutionally protected speech.
Read more about this topic: The Daily Collegian (Penn State)
Famous quotes containing the words free speech, views, free and/or speech:
“The political core of any movement for freedom in the society has to have the political imperative to protect free speech.”
—bell hooks (b. 1955)
“Your views are now my own.”
—Marvin Cohen, U.S. author and humorist.
In conversation, after having taken a strong position in an argument and heard a complete refutation of his position.
“I am a free man. I feel as light as a feather.”
—Javier Pérez De Cuéllar (b. 1920)
“In our time, political speech and writing are largely the defence of the indefensible.”
—George Orwell (1903–1950)