Yes, there is a positive outcome from an institution taking a stand on matters of moral importance. Specifically, it supports people who are suffering as a result of the outrageous action. For example, I am quite confident that there are many Jewish and/or Israeli students at NYU Law who know people who were killed or kidnapped. Having t…
Yes, there is a positive outcome from an institution taking a stand on matters of moral importance. Specifically, it supports people who are suffering as a result of the outrageous action. For example, I am quite confident that there are many Jewish and/or Israeli students at NYU Law who know people who were killed or kidnapped. Having the vocal support of the Law School is a help.
Moreover, it helps to self-select. If NYU wants to build a community of people with a shared moral compass, it is well-served to broadcast what the metes and bounds of that moral compass.
I - simultaneously - believe that (a) Ryna Workman should be shunned by all moral people, including any prospective PRIVATE employer and (b) Ryna Workman should not suffer any consequences from any governmental actor as a result of their statement. If they have the courage of their convictions (which I have no way of knowing), they will welcome the consequences.
Yes, there is a positive outcome from an institution taking a stand on matters of moral importance. Specifically, it supports people who are suffering as a result of the outrageous action. For example, I am quite confident that there are many Jewish and/or Israeli students at NYU Law who know people who were killed or kidnapped. Having the vocal support of the Law School is a help.
Moreover, it helps to self-select. If NYU wants to build a community of people with a shared moral compass, it is well-served to broadcast what the metes and bounds of that moral compass.
I - simultaneously - believe that (a) Ryna Workman should be shunned by all moral people, including any prospective PRIVATE employer and (b) Ryna Workman should not suffer any consequences from any governmental actor as a result of their statement. If they have the courage of their convictions (which I have no way of knowing), they will welcome the consequences.
Agree on all points!