{"id":2116713,"date":"2023-12-05T17:52:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T22:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-mit-penn-harvard-presidents-say-calls-for-jewish-genocide-do-not-violate-code-of-conduct\/"},"modified":"2023-12-05T17:54:01","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T22:54:01","slug":"watch-mit-penn-harvard-presidents-say-calls-for-jewish-genocide-do-not-violate-code-of-conduct","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-mit-penn-harvard-presidents-say-calls-for-jewish-genocide-do-not-violate-code-of-conduct\/","title":{"rendered":"MIT, Penn, and Harvard Presidents: Calls for Jewish Genocide Not Against Code of Conduct"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwatch-mit-penn-harvard-presidents-say-calls-for-jewish-genocide-do-not-violate-code-of-conduct%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2116713&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>&#8216;If the speech turns into conduct, it can be harassment,&#8217; Penn&#8217;s Liz Magill said<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"main-video-embed\"><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div>\n<p>The presidents of\u2064 the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the \u200cUniversity\u2064 of Pennsylvania, and Harvard University made a controversial statement on Tuesday. They claimed that calling for the genocide of Jews would not necessarily violate their schools&#8217; code of conduct.<\/p>\n<p>During a hearing, Rep. Elise Stefanik questioned the university heads \u200dabout whether &#8220;calling for the genocide of Jews&#8221; goes against their school&#8217;s code of conduct or rules on bullying and\u200d harassment.<\/p>\n<p>Sally Kornbluth of MIT responded \u200dby saying that \u200bif \u200dthe statements were \u2062not made publicly\u200b and were targeted at individuals, they would be investigated as harassment if they were \u200cpervasive and severe.<\/p>\n<p>Liz Magill of Penn added that\u200b if \u2062speech turns into conduct \u200cand is directed, severe, or pervasive, it can be considered harassment. \u200bStefanik pressed for a\u2062 clear \u200d&#8221;yes&#8221; answer, but Magill stated \u200cthat it depends on the context.<\/p>\n<p>Stefanik expressed her\u2063 disbelief,\u2062 emphasizing \u2064that calling \u2063for the genocide \u200cof \u2062Jews\u200c should be \u2064an easy question to answer. Magill then clarified that if\u200d the speech becomes conduct, \u200dit can indeed be \u2064considered harassment.<\/p>\n<p>Stefanik\u200c then turned to Harvard president Claudine Gay and\u2063 asked if such calls violate the\u200b school&#8217;s rules against \u200dbullying and harassment. Gay responded that\u200d it\u200d depends on the context, specifically\u200b if the rhetoric is\u200d targeted at an individual.<\/p>\n<p>Stefanik criticized\u2062 the presidents for their &#8220;unacceptable answers across the \u200dboard.&#8221; The\u2063 presidents were testifying before the House Committee on Education and\u2063 the Workforce regarding anti-Semitism on their campuses.<\/p>\n<p>In another part of the hearing, Stefanik questioned Gay about whether students who call for\u2064 an \u200d&#8221;intifada&#8221; or use\u2064 the phrase &#8220;from the\u200c river \u200bto the sea&#8221; would face consequences. Gay acknowledged\u200d that it was offensive speech but stated that it was protected by freedom of expression.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2062What steps have \u200cuniversities taken to address and combat online harassment, and how effective have these measures been in creating a culture of respect and empathy<\/h2>\n<p><span>  If \u200cthe\u200d speech turns into conduct,\u200d it \u2062can be \u200bharassment. These words, uttered \u200cby Liz Magill, Penn&#8217;s Provost and the former\u2063 dean of Stanford Law School, shed\u200b light on an\u200d issue that has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-govt-issues-first-ever-fine-for-space-debris\/\" title=\"US Government Imposes Historic Fine for Space Debris\">gained increasing attention<\/a> in recent years. With the rise of technology and the widespread use of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-new-acting-attorney-general-jeff-rosen-recently-wrote-an-essay-on-foreign-influence-in-us-elections-this-tells-us-a-little-about-his-knowledge-of-whats-going-on-today\/\" title=\"The New Acting Attorney General Jeff Rosen Recently Wrote an Essay on Foreign Influence in US Elections \u2013 This Tells Us A Little About His Knowledge of What\u2019s Going On Today\">social media platforms<\/a>, speech has taken a new form and has the potential\u200d to transcend its traditional limitations.<\/p>\n<p>Magill&#8217;s statement serves as a reminder that\u200d speech, especially when it crosses\u200d certain boundaries, \u200cshould \u2063not be \u2063seen as a harmless act. \u200bIt can morph \u200cinto conduct that can harm, intimidate, and cause despair to \u200cits recipients. This is particularly salient in the context of \u200conline interactions,\u200b where individuals are\u2064 more likely \u2064to \u2062let down their inhibitions and hide behind the anonymity\u2063 that\u2063 the internet provides.<\/p>\n<p>On college \u2063campuses, where \u2064diversity and free expression are celebrated, finding the balance between protecting individuals&#8217; right\u200b to express themselves and ensuring a safe environment for all can be challenging.\u2063 In this regard, Magill&#8217;s words resonate strongly. While freedom of speech \u2064is a fundamental right, \u2062it comes with a \u200bresponsibility to \u200bexercise it \u200bin a \u2064way that does not trample on the \u200drights and well-being \u200bof others.<\/p>\n<p>The issue of harassment, both on and off-campus, is not a \u200dnew \u2064one. However, the evolution of \u200cspeech in\u2064 the digital era\u2063 has presented new challenges. Social media platforms have become breeding grounds for hate speech, cyberbullying, and \u200btargeted harassment. The ease with which one can disseminate harmful content to a wide audience has resulted in a surge of online \u2063aggression.<\/p>\n<p>Recognizing the detrimental\u200c effects of such conduct, universities across the nation have taken steps to address and combat online\u200d harassment. Strict policies have been implemented to discourage and\u200d penalize those who engage in such \u2064behavior. Additionally, awareness campaigns and workshops are organized\u2063 to \u200ceducate students about the implications of their \u200donline actions and the importance of maintaining a respectful discourse.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, striking the right balance between free speech and \u2062protecting individuals from harm \u2064is a delicate task. The challenge lies \u2064in identifying when \u200bspeech transitions into conduct that can cause distress or detriment to another person. Context plays a pivotal role in making this distinction. While disagreement\u200d and\u200b debate \u200care \u200cessential \u200ccomponents of a\u2064 vibrant intellectual\u2064 environment, when \u2062speech becomes a direct and personal attack targeted at an individual or group, it crosses the line into harassment.<\/p>\n<p>Universities\u200d must create spaces where individuals feel safe to express themselves without\u2064 fear of retribution or harm. This involves fostering a culture of respect, empathy, and\u200d understanding. It also requires active intervention when instances of harassment occur, both online and offline. Peer support programs, counseling services, and \u2062reporting mechanisms can empower individuals and provide them with the tools \u200cto effectively respond to and \u200caddress incidents of harassment.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, it\u2064 is crucial to\u2064 involve all members of the university community, including faculty,\u2062 staff, \u200band students, in the conversation surrounding\u200c online harassment. By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ceo-of-video-game-developer-supported-texass-pro-life-law-now-hes-out-from-the-company\/\" title=\"CEO Of Video Game Developer Supported Texas\u2019s Pro-Life Law. Now He\u2019s Out From The Company.\">promoting open dialogue<\/a> and emphasizing the\u200b importance of responsible speech, universities can cultivate an atmosphere that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/is-turkeys-future-in-nato-an-asset-or-liability\/\" title=\"Is Turkey\u2019s Future in NATO an Asset or Liability?\">encourages critical thinking<\/a> \u2063and respectful engagement.<\/p>\n<p>While the battle against online harassment may\u2064 seem overwhelming at times, it is imperative that universities continue to prioritize the well-being \u200band safety of their students. By instilling in them a sense of ethical responsibility and equipping them\u200d with\u2063 the necessary tools to navigate\u200c the digital world, universities can empower a new generation to harness the power \u2064of speech while respecting the boundaries that protect individuals from harm.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Liz Magill&#8217;s statement serves as a wake-up call to the harmful potential of speech when it transforms into conduct. The\u2063 digital era has presented new challenges in combatting online harassment, but universities must remain vigilant in \u200ctheir \u200defforts \u200cto create safe \u2064and inclusive environments.\u200c By promoting responsible speech and providing support mechanisms, universities \u200ccan foster a culture that values \u2064both freedom of expression and individual well-being.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Penn&#8217;s Liz Magill stated that if speech transforms into conduct, it may constitute harassment. The presidents of MIT, UPenn, and Harvard responded that advocating for Jewish genocide might not breach their code of conduct. Rep. 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