Ben Shapiro, “I am the balance.” – University President Shuts Down Conservative Journalist’s Speech, Citing ‘Free Exchange of Ideas’ | Mediaite
In response to the University canceling the event so that alternate points of view can be presented…
But Shapiro and YAF point to the fact that left-wing activists like Cornel West and Angela Davis have been allowed to speak at student events without the need for a conservative response. “Did Covino go out of his way to ensure students attending any one of these events had the opportunity to ‘consider multiple viewpoints?’” YAF asks. “Has he ever canceled other events for failing to meet his standard of ‘inclusivity?’”
Shapiro’s responded in his trademark bombastic fashion, saying the event would go on regardless. “The campus fascists have taken over,” he said. “I pay taxes in the state of California; I’m paying for these whiny children to be indoctrinated by radical leftists.”
“For CSULA to pretend that they’re trying to provide balance isn’t just stupid, it’s insultingly stupid. I am the balance, and they’re too afraid to let me speak,” he said. “These aren’t diversity warriors. They’re jackbooted thugs.”
Go Ben go…