Conservatives Get First Amendment Rights Too

Double Standard?
It seems that in Colorado, conservatives finally have gained the right to express themselves like everybody else. Even in the "nest of liberalism," that is to say Colorado's state-funded college system. Thanks to folks like professor Oneida Meranto (pictured) the Colorado legislature is enforcing an Academic Bill Of Rights. This came about, in part, because of a complaint filed against Meranto for being allegedly biased against students that expressed conservative viewpoints. After the complaint was filed, this professor publicly stated that the student was failing her class. This is a violation of any teacher's code of ethics.

For years, it has been well-documented that free speech on campus extends only to politically correct (liberal) viewpoints. University and college campuses are notorious hotbeds of liberalism. Anyone that puts forth a conservative argument is usually tagged as elitist, racist, anti-immigrant, or all three. Now your EdWonk is not a deeply conservative person, really, but he does know right from wrong, and double standards are wrong.

Just like the U.S. Constitution, The Academic Bill Of Rights seeks to guarantee free speech for all. It has been in force since January. What is absolutely hilarious is that your EdWonk has been informed that liberal professors such as the above Ms. Meranto have been reporting that they are feeling a "real chill" concerning free speech. They state that some topics may be "off-limits" for discussion in the classroom. Conservative students and faculty have known that feeling for years.

The question that your EdWonk would like to pose to Professor Meranto is this: If the atmosphere around your college (Metro State, Denver) is so oppressive, why are you able to display (in your office, no less) that picture of Che Gueverra over your left shoulder with impunity?

Ms. Meranto, you have been educated by The Education Wonks.

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