On the day we honor our veterans for their sacrifices in defending our freedom, we have this disturbing comment from Jose Picart, vice provost for diversity and inclusion at N.C. State, on the Free Expression Tunnel during a campus discussion about free speech and recent postings in the tunnel: (emphasis is mine)
Jose Picart, vice provost for diversity and inclusion at N.C. State, expressed sadness that N.C. State has experienced yet another example of hate speech, saying, “As for the tunnel, I could sleep a lot easier if it were not there. … In practice, in reality, I’m disappointed to say I wouldn’t bring anyone to the tunnel.”
However, Picart later included his opinion on whether or not the tunnel should be done away with, saying, “I didn’t say the tunnel should be eliminated … [but] I would like to see it transformed in some way.”
Translation: Mr. Picart supports free speech as long it conforms to his views. This is truly scary. Reminder: it comes from NC State’s Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion.
