Blog Post 6 - UC Berkeley - Alec Mueller

1. Why do conservatives want to hold this event at Cal-Berkeley?
They want to lay down a marker at what they regard as a center of intolerance for conservative views. And they probably expect some disruptions that will, they hope, discredit their opponents.
2. What is the initial position a public university should take when they get a request to host a speaker?
“Sure, in principle. But we have to think about some things before we can sign off on this.”
3. What are "content neutral" rules?
Rules that apply to any group, disregarding what a particular demonstrator is going to say.
4. In what ways might there be conflict between school officials and the group requesting to speak over the site of the event?
There’s a lot of misunderstanding about what public universities and cities can do when faced with requests to use their facilities for demonstrations, particularly when officials reasonably think the events might turn violent. The people requesting the use of their facility may claim that they are censoring them and violating the first amendment.
5. What financial issues might the speaking group have to be responsible for?
Extra security, cleaning up after the demonstration, and any additional costs needed to hold the demonstration.
6. What happens if the group cannot pay this additional cost?
The city or university has to absorb the costs.
7. What restrictions are legal concerning what the speaker can actually say?
They can’t say anything that could invoke imminent violence.
8. What can the crowd do to limit the speakers?
They can oppose the speaker with loud jeering and shouting.
9. Under what circumstances can the police shut down the entire event?
If the police are overwhelmed and can’t stop the violence by arresting everyone throwing stones or pointing guns, they can shut down the demonstration.

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