• KoboldCoterie@pawb.social
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    2 days ago

    I don’t agree with Harvard (DEI & Pro-Palestinian protests), but I support them defying this order.

    Wait, so you… both think they should not have DEI programs and should expel pro-palestinian protestors, but you also think they should defy the government order telling them to do what you think they should do?

    • Nightwingdragon@lemmy.world
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      I’m not sure what the guy you’re responding to’s actual position is.

      But from an objective standpoint, he could disagree with Harvard’s DEI policies but still support Harvard’s defiance of Trump because the DEI policies should be Harvard’s choice to make, not Trump’s.

      Basically a variant of the saying “I disagree with what you say but defend your right to say it.”

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      Yes, because the order is an abuse of power. I don’t agree with their policies, but private institutions shouldn’t be bullied by the government. I support their autonomy.