So last class I brought up the topic of a state school in conflict with their state representatives over the school showing an adult movie on campus. The school is the University of Maryland and despite threats by a state legislator they went on to show the movie this past weekend on campus.
I've attached the links below FMI!
The Washington Post
Local Maryland Paper
Education in the News Blog
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This is fascinating, Caitlin.
ReplyDeleteWhere do you come down on this debate?
Dr. W
I believe that if the school's students are open to this type of film then it should be shown. I believe that as soon as we let the threat of loosing funding become a reality we are on a real slippery slope. If state schools can loose funding for showing an adult movie, what is next? I believe that this debate is centered and focused on our first amendment rights and that the film should be shown to students who are over 18.
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