Sample Worksheet - Freedom of Speech

[Worksheet on Holocaust Revisionist Readings]

In the following, pretend that you are the individual (president?) at Northwestern University who must make the final decisions about Butz's website and Epstein's employment. Remember that these decisions are being made in the context of an institution of higher learning, where both the values of promoting the truth and of allowing diverse viewpoints are of utmost importance.

  1. Argue briefly, but clearly, why Butz should be allowed to keep his website on the university's facilities.
  2. Argue why Butz should be "unplugged" from the university's facilities.
  3. Argue why Epstein should retain his position.
  4. Argue why Epstein should be fired.
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