Let’s Hear It From The BNP And Holocaust Deniers
A SPOT of racism for the Oxbridge classes – nothing new in that:
Despite opposition, the Oxford Union Debating Society members voted by a margin of 2 to 1 to continue to extend an invite to the BNP’s Nick Griffin.
David Irving, who was jailed for Holocaust denial, will also be invited.
The move was opposed by the Oxford Student Union and the university’s Muslim and Jewish societies.
The Oxford Union Debating Society said it was important to give people of all views a platform.
Luke Tryl, president of the society, said: “The men were not being given a platform to extol their views, but were coming to talk about the limits for free speech.
Free speachm, is it? Exercise your rights. Complete the line: Luke Tryl is a – – – -!
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Posted: 24th, November 2007 | In: Reviews Comment | TrackBack | Permalink
