Question

You are an administrator at the College Campus. White supremacist Richard Spencer wants to come on our campus and speak to students. You decide not to allow him to speak. What would you say to those that would say you violated his First Amendment right to free speech? What arguments would you use to support your stance?

Answer 1

Constitutionally, specifically referring to the First Amendment, the administrator is wrong to bar Mr. Spencer from speaking on campus (you cannot prohibit a protest/rally etc. even if the message is one of hate and bigotry). The administrator can argue that the KKK is an organization that has advocated violence in the past and continues to do so today and if Mr. Spencer were to come to the campus, he may incite violence among the students. The administrator can also explain the KKK and their beliefs go directly against what the college stands for: peace, diversity, free thinking, morals/ethics, etc.