===2014-07-25 Tel Aviv Univesity threatens its staff and students not to express opinions on social networks===
Part of a widespread campaign to suppress the Freedom of Speech in Israel, in view of widespread resistance to the massacre in Gaza. The letter is signed by the President, the Rector, and the CEO of Tel Aviv University. It is addressed to all staff and students. It instructs them not to express "offensive and extremist" views on social networks. It threatens to use disciplinary actions against those who do not comply.
It should be noted, for example, that Israeli radio channels refused to accept paid commercials, which would read the names of dead Palestinian children, with no additional text. It was claimed to be "too controversial". Therefore, what is "offensive and extremist" in the eyes of Tel Aviv University President, Rector, and CEO, remains a mystery...
It should also be noted that this letter pertains to conduct that is not on the job, not on University grounds, not related to the job... In short, the University claims the authority to enforce its vague and ambiguous standards, regarding permissible political speech on others.
Part of a widespread campaign to suppress the Freedom of Speech in Israel, in view of widespread resistance to the massacre in Gaza. The letter is signed by the President, the Rector, and the CEO of Tel Aviv University. It is addressed to all staff and students. It instructs them not to express "offensive and extremist" views on social networks. It threatens to use disciplinary actions against those who do not comply.
It should be noted, for example, that Israeli radio channels refused to accept paid commercials, which would read the names of dead Palestinian children, with no additional text. It was claimed to be "too controversial". Therefore, what is "offensive and extremist" in the eyes of Tel Aviv University President, Rector, and CEO, remains a mystery...
It should also be noted that this letter pertains to conduct that is not on the job, not on University grounds, not related to the job... In short, the University claims the authority to enforce its vague and ambiguous standards, regarding permissible political speech on others.
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