College campuses have long welcomed controversial speakers, often to the chagrin of opposing students and residents. That disagreement can escalate into clashes that obstruct some people's First Amendment rights.
The Indiana University chapter of Turning Point USA is welcoming former Fox News host Tucker Carlson to campus Oct. 21. It was a stop scheduled on conservative activist Charlie Kirk's American Comeback Tour before he was killed while conducting a question-and-answer session with students at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10.
Carlson's views have prompted some in the Bloomington community to criticize IU for allowing the event to go on and are calling for protests.
However, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression warns against campus protesters overtaking spea