This past Thursday, former communist party member, black panther, and socialist Angela Davis visited MU and spoke about how capitalism need to be done away with and why the federal prison system was ineffective and should also be eliminated. While most applauded her words, there were dissenting opinions in the audience.
Davis was asked if she believed President Obama's policies were socialist. Her response:
"Well....do I believe President Obama is a socialist? No, but I wish he was."
Later, Davis was asked what should be done with murderers and other ruthless criminals if she had her way and prisons were done away with. After sidestepping the question momentarily, she conceded:
"I really don't have an answer for you."
As conservatives on a college campus, we must take advantage of situations like this. When a speaker of an opposing view comes, we should go and listen, but we should also question them about potential flaws in their thinking. Sure, you may feel like that annoying person just trying to start trouble, but as long as you ask constructive question politely, only good can come of it. Also, our presence at events like this lets everyone on campus know that we as conservative republicans are here on campus and that we will stand up for our beliefs.
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