University Distributes Seven Page Speech Guide Listing 35 Things Not To Say

[Ghoulardi]

Student leaders of this year's freshman orientation at James Madison University were given a list of 35 things they should avoid saying, including phrases such as "you have such a pretty face," "love the sinner, hate the sin," "we're all part of the human race," "I treat all people the same," "it was only a joke," "I never owned slaves," and "people just need to pick themselves up by their bootstraps," among other expressions.

Those phrases and others on the list "widen the diversity gap" and do not "create a safe and inclusive environment," according to the seven-page handout, a copy of which was provided to The College Fix by a campus spokesman.

Adapted from Dr. Maura Cullen's book "35 Dumb Things Well-Intended People Say: Surprising Things We Say that Widen the Diversity Gap," the list also classifies some compliments and encouraging words, such as calling someone "cute" or saying "I know exactly how you feel," as a no-no.

http://www.thecollegefix.com/post/29307/

I guess the only ones with REAL freedom of speech on campus are the professors

[Billy's bayonet]

I propose we make a list of colleges where not to go because they ban free speech   James Mason can be at the top 

[supsalemgr]

I propose we make a list of colleges where not to go because they ban free speech   James Mason can be at the top 

Unfortunately, it might be easier to compile a list that does allow free speech.

[quiller]

I propose we make a list of colleges where not to go because they ban free speech   James Mason can be at the top 

Sorry, big guy, but Duke ranks first in this idiocy. How dare boys be male!

[Billy's bayonet]

Sorry, big guy, but Duke ranks first in this idiocy. How dare boys be male!

Well to be fair they would have to be at the top of the list for the most emasculating, at the current rate they'd soon be given a run for their money.

[je_freedom]

This page has the entire list of 35 "dumb things":

https://jonathanturley.org/2016/10/05/james-madison-students-instructed-not-to-say-things-like-picking-people-up-by-their-bootstraps/

[Billy's bayonet]

Thanks for the list, I'm going to make every effort to use those examples especially around millenials and college age students hoping it will offend some one enought o send them crying to their therapist.