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Legitimate Opinion

There's nothing wrong with
student dissent or student demands
for changes in society or the display
of student unhappiness over aspects
of our national policy. Student
opinion is a legitimate aspect of
public opinion in our society.

But there is real ground for
concern about the extremism which
led to violence, lawlessness, and
disrespect for the rights of others
on many college campuses during
the past year.