During a recent appearance on HBO’s “Real Time,” Professor Scott Galloway from NYU Stern School of Business highlighted a troubling double standard in the treatment of campus demonstrations. Galloway pointed out that if he were to incite hate speech against black students, the response would be swift and severe, likely involving the National Guard. He also criticized the leniency shown towards hate speech targeting Jews, arguing that free speech is most protected when it comes to such harmful rhetoric.
Galloway emphasized the importance of allowing young people room to make mistakes and learn from them, acknowledging that being 19 often involves acting foolishly. However, he strongly condemned faculty members who support violent ideologies like Islamic Jihad or the Islamic Republic, asserting that they should be removed from their positions for failing to uphold critical thinking and moral standards.
In conclusion, Galloway called for accountability and integrity within academia, urging for consequences for those who promote dangerous ideologies. The professor’s comments shed light on the need for consistent and principled responses to hate speech on college campuses.
