Should professors at UCLA be forced to adhere to an Academic
Bill of Rights which limits their ability to discuss politics in
classrooms? Pam Chew Fourth-year, business
economics “They have the right to their own opinions
… (but) they can express their political views only if it’s
relevant to what they are teaching.” Jeff Snow
Graduate student, business “I think they should be
limited in their ability to
discuss their politics in the classroom, because their role is
to educate students and let students make their own decisions …
and not try to use their
position to impose their beliefs on the
students.”
Jonathan Sandoval Fourth-year, psychology and
sociology “I think if (the discussion) relates to
the class (it’s O.K.), but if not, keep it to
yourself.” Janine Juarez Second-year,
undeclared “Professors should be able to say
whatever
they want about their politics. … Professors should feel free
to discuss their politics in the classroom with
students.”