Can freedom of speech or censorship damage the higher educational system?

Since the historical cornerstones of liberalism have always been the advocacy of freedom of speech, there is genuine respect in these media for listening to opposing viewpoints and attempting to resolve disputes via debate in universities. These are the only places where a politician or opinion-maker with opinions that are diametrically opposed to the groups may be summoned to debate, critique the majority ideas in the midst, and yet be cheered at the conclusion.

From a strictly political standpoint, whose goal is to fanaticize the most number of young people possible, this may not be the most effective position to take. In terms of promoting a university culture of discourse and open debate that prioritizes the exchange of ideas above censorship — in other words, what a university should be — they are at the head of the pack.

Liberal students desire to study, debate, and dispute rather than confirm their moral superiority and exile those who disagree with them. It's easy to remain hopeful about something that hasn't had a chance to get corrupted.

Part of the reason why today's major student groups have taken on an anti-democratic and censorious slant because they were controlled by political parties in the past, and it's a disruptive way to focus on educational learning versus political correctness.