Cal State Fullerton, has always
been – and must always be – a
marketplace of ideas in which
diverse perspectives from all
sides of every issue are
explored in a safe environment.
Freedom of speech is a right
that is fundamental to both
higher education and American
democracy.
But what is free speech?
Free speech allows me to speak
my mind.
Free speech means that our
campus includes diverse thoughts
and opinions.
Free speech allows for healthy
dialogue.
Free speech includes hate
speech, which unfortunately, can
be hurtful.
Free speech allows us to
peacefully protest when we
disagree.
Free speech must be protected,
for everyone, so that: Our
campus continues to be a place
that includes diverse
perspectives, where we can speak
our minds freely, peacefully
protest, engage in healthy
dialogue, and where it’s okay to
have differences of opinion.
As educators and students, we do
all of this not by shying away
from difficult conversations or
through censorship, but by
challenging each other with
civil discourse and the mutually
respectful exchange of ideas in
a safe environment where
violence or the threat
of violence is never tolerated.
Thank you for the important,
transformational role you
fulfill in this endeavor and for
all that you do for
Cal State Fullerton.
