What Is Freedom Of Expression On Campus

Freedom of Expression on the Campus Protecting Freedom of Expression on the Campus is about a Confederate flag on Harvard’s campus and the response to it a Nazi flag with a swastika. In the article Bok states that “symbols are a form of free speech and should be protected”. Even though, it is totally inappropriate and highly insensitive in this day and age. The First Amendment allows us the freedom to express our selves. Flag flying with symbols on them is one of these freedoms. Sadly though, symbols can be extremely hurtful and because of this, the perpetrators received the reaction they were looking for. The whole world knows that if one ignores a bully, they will usually abandon their efforts. People have a difficult time with this
task. These students were completely within their rights to hang their flags in public view. Although, I personally speculate they are juvenile idiots that are either trying to acquire a reaction or puffing their chest out with pride, regardless both are extremely hateful. Consequently, banning flags with symbols would lead to a group wanting to abolish the American flag. As a matter of fact, UC Irvine student body already attempted this. The student body council did approve this action. The UC Irvine administration was compelled to step in and veto this action. I find this to be absolutely ludicrous that this was even an issue. I conclude that the students that are attempting such concepts are trying to generate headlines and they are receiving the attention they are looking for.