The parent has put forward a polite and reasoned post with links to back up his point of view.<p>I disagree with the point being made that not alienating students (and minority students in particular) is more important than free speech, but...<p>if you are downvoting because you don&#x27;t like what is being said then that speaks volumes for what you really think about the importance of free speech, and your actions are essentially the same as the students trying to shout down the professor.<p>x0x0, I disagree with you, and think that free speech <i>is</i> more important, but have my upvote.