Ryan,

A fundamental rule of reason is: "Perfect consistency does not prove truth: A single inconsistency proves at least one lie"

I mention that in the context of your assertion, because claiming support of free speech, while exhorting others to take a hard look at what's permitted is inconsistent

You also miss the distinction between those who rule colleges and Students who attend them.  Like most people don't see "Russians" and those who rule Russia are equally distinct.

The Students who invited Ann to speak did think carefully, and found Ann had an exceptional ability to articulate the principles in which they believe, Having read the Founder's own writings, I know they also believed. (And reading your letter know you and those who rule the college don't) 

Sadly, power corrupted those who rule the College into finding it useful to encourage other students who threatened violence, and then use them as surrogates to silence free speech the rulers didn't like, or maybe feared. Sad