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I found a great deal of irony in the March 24 Tribune story entitled “Petitioners aim to nix U. visit by Jazz owner.” The petitioners state opposition to Larry H. Miller's presence at a university function because “he does not represent what higher education should be about - diversity and public debate.”
Is rescinding this invitation any different? How can a diverse set of views be presented by removing opinions from the public debate? Diversity inherently brings into the discussion ideas and opinions with which people may not agree. Do proponents of diversity really mean inclusion only of ideas with which they agree?
Michael Young
Hancock, Mich.
