"Rep. Randy Fine stated about Brown, "This demon had better be gone by then. We have a Muslim problem in America." This reflects an extreme stance that demonizes speech."
"Georgetown's interim president declared, "We are appalled that a faculty member would call for a 'symbolic strike' on a military base in a social media post." This shows a strong reaction against expressions interpreted as endorsing violence."
Jonathan Brown was suspended from Georgetown University and is under investigation for a social media post commenting on the US bombing of Iran. His statement expressing hope for a symbolic strike was mischaracterized by conservatives as a call for violence. Key figures like Rep. Randy Fine expressed a desire for Brown's removal, framing his expression as a threat. Georgetown's administration quickly condemned the post, illustrating broader issues around free speech and selective outrage regarding academic expressions on military actions.
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