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Originally Posted by burn_this_city
Sunlight is the best disinfectant. If someone has truly reprehensible beliefs, isn't debating and destroying their positions the best solution to educate the public? Why does everyone need to be shielded from negative ideas or emotions?
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I agree with this. But there is a concern when it comes to universities. Speaking at Yale can have a powerful legitimizing effect for the casual observer (who are the most likely to be seduced by charlatans in the first place.)
Not sure what the answer is though.