The administration is trampling law in its attempt to force the college to submit -- and it's sad to see many on the right throw previous principles overboard.
I fundamentally agree with the premise that the government should not be telling a private institution what it should believe, but at the same time it shouldn't be rewarding those same institutions with grants and favorable contracting for behaviors that go against this country's principle of freedom of speech and thought. Despite their statements to the contrary, Harvard is not a free speech or free thought campus - it openly discriminates against non-liberal ideology across all aspects of campus life: hiring, admissions, guest lecturers, etc.. This in many ways is far more insidious than overtly racial discrimination (which they've also been shown in court to do) because the network of alumni enables a rapid spread/dissemination of that same ideology into positions of power.
Yes, political views are not a protected class and Harvard is free to do as it chooses, but at the same time, they can and should be held accountable for their behavior - There are many, many other fine research and development companies and institutions that can do far more effective work with the money this government shovels over to Harvard and similar so-called "elite" institutions. Taking away their tax exempt status is a step too far, but stopping federal funding is a well worn path that should be taken. Any work relying on federal funding can always be done elsewhere, so there's no net loss to the US.
The only way Trump knows how to negotiate is with threats. Trump doesn't have the ability to sit in front of someone and negotiate a deal so he uses threats like a dictator.
There is NO negotiation with trump…give an inch he comes back for a mile…ie he is BACK after the BIG Law firms that rolled over..he wants MORE pro bono…Karma guys
. Come join me at davidlsmith.substack.com. Ive written some penetrating pieces on the economy and financial markets. A”preview of the first draft of history - before it happens.
Here’s grist for your mill:
5 of the 9 SCOTUS justices attended Harvard Law School. Let’s see how the regime fares when Harvard appeals for relief before the Supreme Court. This will put the Supremes face-to-face with the monstrosity they created.
I fundamentally agree with the premise that the government should not be telling a private institution what it should believe, but at the same time it shouldn't be rewarding those same institutions with grants and favorable contracting for behaviors that go against this country's principle of freedom of speech and thought. Despite their statements to the contrary, Harvard is not a free speech or free thought campus - it openly discriminates against non-liberal ideology across all aspects of campus life: hiring, admissions, guest lecturers, etc.. This in many ways is far more insidious than overtly racial discrimination (which they've also been shown in court to do) because the network of alumni enables a rapid spread/dissemination of that same ideology into positions of power.
Yes, political views are not a protected class and Harvard is free to do as it chooses, but at the same time, they can and should be held accountable for their behavior - There are many, many other fine research and development companies and institutions that can do far more effective work with the money this government shovels over to Harvard and similar so-called "elite" institutions. Taking away their tax exempt status is a step too far, but stopping federal funding is a well worn path that should be taken. Any work relying on federal funding can always be done elsewhere, so there's no net loss to the US.
https://open.substack.com/pub/thegutsprotocol/p/che-is-out-crimson-is-in?r=5g7z6y&utm_medium=ios
The only way Trump knows how to negotiate is with threats. Trump doesn't have the ability to sit in front of someone and negotiate a deal so he uses threats like a dictator.
There is NO negotiation with trump…give an inch he comes back for a mile…ie he is BACK after the BIG Law firms that rolled over..he wants MORE pro bono…Karma guys
. Come join me at davidlsmith.substack.com. Ive written some penetrating pieces on the economy and financial markets. A”preview of the first draft of history - before it happens.
Here’s grist for your mill:
5 of the 9 SCOTUS justices attended Harvard Law School. Let’s see how the regime fares when Harvard appeals for relief before the Supreme Court. This will put the Supremes face-to-face with the monstrosity they created.
Regards,
David Smith