It is necessary to stipulate up front that the anti-black Oklahoma University fraternity chanting captured on a cellphone and posted to social media is repulsive, racist, and worthy of censure by all sentient beings.  What follows is in no way a defense of that behavior.  But it is important for the grown-ups to take a step back from the emotions of the moment and think about the precedent that is being set when students are expelled for speech. One of the very few grown-ups willing to stand up in the hurricane-force winds of outrage is Eugene Volokh, professor of law and Washington Post blogger.  I find his argument convincing.  He writes: Consider the president’s statement to the students: “You will be expelled because of your leadership role in leading a racist and exclusionary chant which has created a hostile educational environment for others.” Similar things could be said about a vast range of other speech. Students talking...(Read Full Post)