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Yeah, but who cares because they have some guys who are real good at throwing a ball through a hoop.
Is Gonzaga full of bleeding hearts? I mistakenly thought this sort of leftist bias was not as prevalent there. Huh.
Gonzaga University declined the College Republicans' request to make a proposal to bring Ben Shapiro to campus due to two factors: (a) concerns relating to the safety and security of providing the same, and (b) concerns regarding the potential for inappropriate behavior surrounding the event that might violate our institution's standards for conduct.
We are committed to the safety and security of our campus community, including visitors. Given Mr. Shapiro's popularity, in evaluating what has occurred on other campuses, the University felt it would not be able to provide a suitable venue, as well as the concomitant level of security, necessary to appropriately host him. The students who made the request were encouraged to find a local venue that was better equipped to manage the event, and to ensure the safety and security of the guests.
Mr. Shapiro's appearances have drawn protests that include inappropriate behavior, as well as divisive and hateful speech, which is offensive to many people regardless of their age, politics or beliefs. As a private, faith-based, mission-driven institution committed to the human dignity of every individual, we stand in solidarity with vulnerable members of our community who may be targeted for discrimination, ridicule, or harassment by others.
Stifling conservative speech is becoming a