Massey Emails Show Calculated Suppression of Free Speech
Wednesday, 19 September 2018, 10:12 am Press Release: ACT New Zealand
“Massey University Vice-Chancellor Jan Thomas must resign
after fresh evidence shows the lengths at which she was
willing to go to bar free speech and rational inquiry at the
University,” says ACT Leader David Seymour.
“In
emails spanning weeks, Ms Thomas was fishing for any excuse
to bar Dr Don Brash from speaking due to her intolerance to
views different to the ones she holds.
“I’m
astonished that Professor Thomas was more concerned with
coddling students from hearing alternative views and
debating opinions than upholding the university charter and
free speech on campus.
“Such hostile behaviour
towards free speech cannot be tolerated in New Zealand and
especially not at a publicly-funded university which exists
to educate and broaden the minds of students.
“The
Chancellor and University Council will have to consider
carefully whether they can attract students with a
Vice-Chancellor who abuses her power to undermine the most
basic values of a university
education.”
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