February 16, 2001

'Free-Speech Zones' on Campuses

To the Editor:

In my opinion, "free-speech zones" need to be very carefully delineated ("Promoting Order or Squelching Campus Dissent?," January 12). I think that these zones may well become the first baby step toward limiting the rights enjoyed under the First Amendment.

Granted, hate speech is not free speech; granted, no one should yell "Fire!" in a crowded place. Given this, it is my honest opinion that free-speech zones may favor only those who enforce these zones --

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