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Thursday, March 31. 2016

Charles Murray Insulted but Allowed to Speak


Murray has many interesting things to say about our culture, but some do not want us to hear it.


People should listen to him.  He has lots to say, and lots of data. Facts, that is.

Posted by The Barrister in The Culture, "Culture," Pop Culture and Recreation at 14:33 | Comments (5) | Trackbacks (0)

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Some should just go where they can't hear him speak. Problem solved!
#1 Sam L. on 2016-03-31 15:26 (Reply)
This makes me wonder why some bother with the expense and distraction of going to college if they already know everything about everything.
#2 jma on 2016-03-31 17:35 (Reply)
We can't fix America until we can accurately define what is wrong. It may be tough to face up to but the truth is the truth. Someone once said we need to have a conversation about our cultures issues and that has to be an honest conversation. You have to wonder about those who don't want either a conversation or honesty.
#3 GoneWithTheWind on 2016-03-31 18:17 (Reply)
Your meek response rather illustrates why Trump is routing the New England Rockefeller Republicans. There's a culture war on. The left is winning because it shows up for each battle with cannons blazing. In response, Rockefeller Republicans toss marshmallows.

I'm know you mean well, but here's a news flash: the modern left is not interested in facts, data, or high-minded discussions about allowing people to discover the truth by considering all sides of an issue. The modern left is only interested in molding a narrative and using the narrative to gain political power. Discussion of facts and/or data that might contradict the narrative is verboten.

BTW, I took my daughter to see Charles Murray at the University of Colorado two years ago. The audience was by and large polite and respectful. I doubt he would get the same treatment today.
#4 Guest on 2016-03-31 19:57 (Reply)
I'm grateful I could attend a university in an era when the professors didn't have to be afraid to provide us with startling or uncomfortable information.
#5 Texan99 on 2016-04-01 13:46 (Reply)

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