In response to verbal assaults and hate speech, several colleges and universities have prohibited language that can be racist or sexist. Victims of racism or hatred have the full right to be offended by such shameful speech. But although it is offensive, banning free speech on campuses is not justifiable because of the simple offense. Susan Jacoby says "You can't OD [overdose] on the First Amendment because free speech is its own best antidote." To reach a higher level of understanding, freedom of thought and expression is especially vital in a college or university; but should be limited and free of harm.
             Freedom of speech is a beautiful attribute that would only ever become an issue with humans who are socially satisfied and wish to address their beliefs publicly. Of course, someone who thinks they are right, and everyone else is wrong, should be given the right to talk. Fortunately for the rest of the world, once the "know-it-all" begins to speak, we will quickly realize how stupid they make their self-look. It is also a great addition to society to have such judgmental people. Humans are such great judges that whenever anyone around you says something you do not quite agree with, you begin to automatically assume the other possible parts of the person. If we hear someone publicly address how homosexuals are humans and should be given their natural rights, we will automatically link them to liberals or even Democrats. How we judge people allows us to give everyone feedback on what they have to say. If someone in class says something that is outrageous and offensive to me, I will most certainly look at them and give him or her some type of stare that expresses how I feel about their ignorance. Again, giving people emotional feedback on what they are saying is a gift and should be treated as one. If you are the one getting the "dirty look", then you might feel contended to change or rephrase what you just said in hopes of a misunde...