A study ranks Harvard last among 248 colleges in academic freedom. Students say that after entering Harvard, they are more likely to self-censor. Free inquiry? Academic freedom? Growth of an independent mind? No, no, this is just the opposite. It is indoctrination, not education.
This article observes, “Harvard is not listening.” But why should it? In its arrogance, Harvard believes that everyone should listen to it, and that it has nothing to learn from anyone – the precise opposite of an inquiring mind willing to learn from anyone.
You want context? Here it is: Closed-minded arrogance and self-important conceit. Genocide of a persecuted minority? Well, let’s see. I need to think about that. Is the minority in favor or out of favor this week? Which pressure group screams the loudest? There are no immutable standards, least of all the Ten Commandments. There is only context.