1969 Students Fight Over Freedom Of Speech. Like Today?

1969.Pennsylvania State University. Penn State. Amazing footage by student 16mm documentary filmmakers recording just a few weeks in the life of the University in January of that year. Of course it was the year after Martin Luther King was assassinated as was Robert Kennedy. And just years after Pres. John Kennedy was assassinated. The Vietnam War protests in America had split the country. Students were in protest on just about every campus - right and left. Free speech was a major issue at that time. The right to say what you felt even if it disagreed with others and offended others. The parallels to what is happening on college campuses today are obvious. What is free-speech? What is cancel culture? What is politically correct? Back then, a photograph of a nude John Lennon and his wife on the cover of a LP record album provoked this incident as did the desire by some Penn State black students to honor the death of Malcolm X by putting the University flag at half mast. This moment in time fascinates me in part because of its relevance to debates taking place across America at this time.

[@johnsmith1474]

"If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear." - George Orwell, writer (1903-1950)

[@The_name105]

Yeah. Sure. But what we do with the ideas in the speech and what we do with this nation and society is what matters. We could say, "hello good day. " and respond, "Good day to you sir." Or we could say, "What are you wearing?! That shirt is so stupid." And respond, "Well f*** you!" And people would use their words poorly and no one could stop them from making america mad and sad and insane. Then what? We need more than rights we need morality and responsibility.

[@batman5224]

If there’s one thing that everyone should be able to agree on, it’s that free speech is a virtue. Unfortunately, many groups will only advocate for free speech when they don’t have control over the cultural institutions of power. Once they gain control over those institutions, they often no longer see free speech as being beneficial to their cause. If you don’t believe in free speech for those who disagree with you, then you don’t believe in it at all.

[@gizzyguzzi]

We have never seen censorship like we see today by our government and their allies in 'big tech'.

[@TheTruthlady]

You're a walking library Mr. Hoffman! You never cease to amaze! 3👍👍👍's up!!!

[@JayLangly]

Same. David's always got educational films up. These items make you think.

[@bonnieharris8112]

Universities are there to educate you, not to punish you or be your parent. That's silly!

[@theageoftheawakening4806]

The college i work for is over 60k a year without books and dorm fees and meals, over 60k. That college takes the approach that their students are adults who family is paying an insane amount of money for them to go there, so the school is Very hands off ancient make any demands on students. Because they are Paying a Lot of money to go there. So you don't treat customers like prisoners and you don't treat adults like kids. The whole problem in America is every one of us is from some type of refugee from an empire or dictatorship or caliphate or communist country ,so its in Americans DNA to want to be oppressed. So Americans perpetrate oppression onto others. Our government does it. Rules rules rules,fines ,permits,tickets. Watching you everywhere you go,clamping down on everything so people can't just live. America is like 1984 now.thats what the covid is all about. Muzzling the people. Shut up,stay home,don't talk to anybody,dont question the official narrative. And as a people we Want that. Subconsciously. It's so engrained in us as s society. That's why it's reinforced in tv and movies and violence everywhere you look. Negative vibes are the American way. We don't want to be free. They are mind programming us to love the matrix. The hippies woke the world,then the world fell back to sleep when Reagan took office. Wake up America! The bad guys are winning

[@ruthnail915]

@@theageoftheawakening4806 You are so right about it being 1984 since COVID and it’s all about control. Ty for being brave and speaking the truth.

[@geneobrien8907]

@@theageoftheawakening4806 You may want to attend the college at which you work! The only factual part of your statement had to do with Reagan!

[@chamboyette853]

Tell that to Universities today:)

[@bonnieharris8112]

@@chamboyette853 I'd love to, but most only seem to care about the bottom line!

[@EyeLean5280]

Once again, thanks from the bottom of my heart! Honestly, I'm worried I might be running out of ways to tell you how great your channel is!

[@EpicKate]

The struggle is real!

[@robbo03]

These videos are so interesting to me as a 17 year old. It's amazing to see what life was like in America during the Vietnam War and the counterculture movement.

[@oroncaspi447]

This channel is AMAZING. Thank you for these precious documents.

[@chrisamadeus4647]

I am totally addicted, fascinated by your videos, fantastic uploads bro. Thanks for sharing and preserving these past moments.

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

Thank you Chris. That matters to me today. David Hoffman filmmaker

[@samrousculp4306]

I am, too, Chris. I’m so curious and wanting to learn everything almost in a intuitive manner and predicting the whys and how’s of what we became today.

[@bushratbeachbum]

Thank you David, for all of your work.

[@mattszalay8819]

I like the cut aways to you speaking during these videos. Great video I missed this one before

[@DMONEY7720]

Man college students look so old probably cuz everyone smoked like chimneys but today we all look younger then that generation did at the same age because we're full of preservatives from the food we eat

[@L30N_M]

Truly beautiful to see, Thank you David! As we see conflict till today on conflicts of Free Speech, it's truly facinating seeing how the conflict looked like since as early as the late 60s.

[@Mrbfgray]

We had bigger things to protest back then but a lot of it went off the rails too: weekly domestic eco-terrorist attacks on infrastructure (Edward Abby)...not as bad as industrial polluted rivers catching on fire and such maybe, that happened too back then, all young American 'men' had to consider the lottery, aka. draft into a senseless meat grinder in Vietnam... self righteous stealing/looting, monthly airliner hijackings, far higher serious crime rate. Our blood lead levels were much higher back then.

[@grutzmacher6662]

Holy moly. First of all, I get to be commenter 666 But also I really love your channel and I randomly stumbled upon it today and this is so relevant right now and I thank you for presenting it

[@zalapski9399]

Literally exactly the opposite at today’s schools.

[@TVLuke15]

Because you know.

[@james3414]

@@TVLuke15 -100 from Slytherin

[@shalini_sevani]

Absolutely. Back then they were fighting for equal rights and freedoms, self expression. Nowadays people are fighting for the right to discriminate and put others in danger.

[@lw97nilslinuswhitewaterweb15]

@@shalini_sevani Self expression also includes the right to put your country first

[@LisaRichards_123]

Many right wingers today are fighting to protect the right of alt right/white supremacists to speak at universities. That is the opposite of the Sixties activists, who fought for speaking AGAINST racism on campuses.

[@chopin65]

Strange how this seems so tame by today's protesting standards.

[@olehippy13]

I was a junior in HS at the time..in 1972, I volunteered for the Army and later became a medic in Vietnam. I love America.. I hate all the turmoil in today's society...and back then too.

[@DigiByteGlobalCommunity]

You're badass dude

[@davisx2002]

Thanks for serving in the US Armed forces. Viet Nam was an ugly ugly situation...I was born in 73 and it seems like every man in my family went to war, either WW2, Korea and Viet Nam. later it was my cousins and brother in Iraq and Afghanistan. I hope my son can avoid the military he is 20 and built like a brick shit house... I'm sure Uncle Sam would love to put him in the meat grinder...

[@dark-walleddementia7067]

@F D beyond that and let’s not lie here. CQC and even the war in Vietnam actually favors men of lesser stature. The bigger you are the bigger target your are. It isn’t purely hand-to-hand combat. Size isn’t always an advantage

[@BertrandLeborgne]

Celebrate the dodgers, the fraggers and all others who stood up against imperialism. I am sick of how Americans celebrate the lackeys of their empire. Edit: Sorry, I was insulting at first. Edited it out. I just get angry when I see the mindless brainwashing that the USA is spreading freedom around the globe and we need to celebrate their valiant efforts, when in reality it's a bout rich people's yacht money. Don't join the army (if you possibly can, I understand some do because of lack of perspectives), don't join the police, fudge the system.

[@5thdimension625]

Thank you for your service. I love America too, but it’s our government that’s behind this massive divide. It’s their way of holding absolute power over us. The turmoil is deliberate so they can gain more power and control over us while we’re busy being pissed off at each other. Now the technocrats are encroaching on us and will soon rule the world unless we claim our power-collectively

[@MarkHenstridge]

David Hoffman, thank you for this short doco. I think it is one of the best I have seen of your productions. I am an Australian and I have never been to the USA, I was born in 1961 and I have older siblings(sisters) who are 5 and 6 years older than myself. One sister was caught up with the hippie movement here in Australia the other sister was more conservative and they were always arguing with each other over then current issues but I think that did bring them together was music, like the Beatles. I remember a lot growing up in the 60s, surrounded by older cousins, and the worry they feared of being drafted to fight in the Vietnam war. The television news on TV at 7PM on our national broadcaster used to scare the crap out of me as a youngster in the 60s, seeing horrible bloody images from the Vietnam war gave me nightmares, on the other and seeing articles about flower power and hippies confused me. Anyway thanks for this doco, its a good one mate.

[@Sheblah1]

I'm in the middle of reading The hidden Persuaders by Vance Packard and what has just been said echoes his late 40's early 50's research on the then emerging field of 'motivational analysis' in the advertising industry, along with the pertinent practice of designed obsolescence.

[@silasolsvig7121]

Your collection is a international treasure

[@4OHz]

David -It was not only Kent State, there were other incidents that year where student were killed. Yes, Kent Stare brought it to the fore but let’s not forget earlier that year the Orangeburg Massacre at S. Carolina State where 3 students were shot down by state troopers

[@ignoranceisstrenght1984]

Anybody advocating the restraints on free speech is an enemy of the people and should be treated as such. Extra credits for people who are also trying to redefine free speech. These are snakes. These are the worst.

[@adelaidemarie]

We can’t stand ugly aggression no matter What Name is put on it.

[@passionfly1]

I can't even begin to say how GRATEFUL I am for this footage and how relevant it is today. May God Bless you and your family for posting this incredible American documentary. ❤❤❤

[@EditEverything]

thanks David I love your videos

[@petercruz1993]

This is important to understand the freedoms we have today

[@plotnonyo]

Yea right

[@gerhardschelbi2302]

freedoms ?china/communist ist a big problem for the free world.

[@86Resident]

@@gerhardschelbi2302 what exactly do you mean by the free world, whole globe?

[@tomfile3131]

"These freedoms" are under attack by the leftists.

[@erichuang7524]

@@gerhardschelbi2302 the biggest problem is the Western imperialist capitalism

[@kennethwhitfield9087]

It’s amazing no matter how far in the future we’ve come we’re still having the same conversations

[@amiciprocul8501]

If only Students opposed the Iraq War and The Patriot Act as fervently.

[@canadajim]

The world's largest protests were against the Iraq war

[@meinerHeld]

@@canadajim agreed. but the patriot act oh god

[@JNieckarz]

We did.

[@JNieckarz]

Baby Boomers supported both!!!!!

[@MRCAB]

What’s strange is those pictures you can find online of students burning a replica of that “free speech” sign from Berkeley.

[@APOKOLYPES]

all these collegiates were entitled then as they are now when you consider people were dying in the millions overseas and they're getting ruffled over petty squables

[@ndunal]

You are a historical material savior sir

[@patriciaburke2401]

If people would only stop seeing each other as “ them” and “us”and start seeing each other as one human race, created equally, our world would be a much better place. Hopefully, our young people will be more wise, loving , and compassionate than we were. As a senior citizen, I find it heartbreaking that we did not do better. I hope young people will learn from our mistakes and do better for ALL human beings. Thanks for sharing your fascinating insights and experiences.

[@mattkissmyasstyrants8676]

I would add "mind they're own business and leave everyone else along. This Especially applies to the government.

[@YIKESMF]

Exactly!!

[@ImpairedDriver2XP]

Our young people eat Tide Pods I have no hope

[@amuroray9115]

@Kathryn Wilson sup

[@bettyveronica9880]

@Kathryn Wilson Congratulations graduating!🎓 🎉🎈🥳 You're 💯 correct, Kathryn. They are there to educate, *NOT* to indoctrinate. Our country needs Civics, Critical thinking, and the whole, true history taught. Also, world affairs, and geography are strongly lacking...or at least back in my generation. I'm learning more about true history from watching documentaries, and seeking out books, podcasts, etc., than I ever learned in school. Black history feels like it was maybe a fraction of a chapter in the history text books we had. 🤦🏻‍♀️ It's shameful. My best to you, and your generation for being better than all previous! 💜🇺🇸🌎✊🏿✊🏻✊🏾✊🏼✊🏽✊ PS 👍🏻 Bob Ross

[@MyMarty68]

If we don't learn from History..... we will always repeat it.

[@OneLegDogPictures]

This is the best channel on KZbin

[@thechelseapeck]

It’s like one side fought so hard to be able to express themselves and now they are working hard at suppressing others and making sure everyone tows the line.

[@DrSpooglemon]

Freedom of speech has always meant the freedom to criticize those in power. The people who complain today of being silenced never seem to shut up. The people who complain of being "cancelled" are never off the airwaves. Today the concept of free speech is taken by some to mean freedom from being criticized for what you say.

[@watulooknat770]

Perfectly worded.

[@shalini_sevani]

So true.

[@thedog5k]

Being removed off social media is effectively being silenced today. So yea, it matters.

[@thedog5k]

@@DrSpooglemon you Cancel culture often entails removal from social media, which effectively removes someone's voice.

[@DrSpooglemon]

The people who complain the most about being cancelled keep getting recommended to me in my feeds.

[@briandai7684]

Thank you.

[@mitchmatthews6713]

Compare this to what has happened lately at Berkeley and Evergreen State College. Thanks for the post, David!

[@HallsteinI]

It's spread beyond those campuses. Today it's virtually institutional.

[@ginafranciosi3252]

Scariest truth out there. I knew when Berkley banned Milo we were in an alternate reality . The home of free speech had crumbled . 1984 here we come

[@DropdudeJohn]

Man that's everywhere, its in the UK, no platforming at most universities and recently the British army has been refused entry to recruitment days at universities because they might offend somebody

[@captainhaddock6435]

@Bill Sbac ...

[@santafeschehl]

Some people think this is going on today. Far from the truth. The college students run all these universities now a days. It's the students shutting down free speech on these same liberal colleges. I've seen some comments that understand this. These lefty colleges only allow speech they agree with. Watch ben Shapiro at Berkeley College

[@artytomparis]

I've been to Kent, Ohio. Many years after these events. At that time it was a musical university but I met a lot of people, living there, who told me about their experiences at that time. Although traumatic, many remained there to honor the memories of those moments. I'm not American but was honored to be in the company of extraordinary people who, for some reason, took the time to tell me their stories.

[@maryfroggatt4910]

Cool a picture of Lennon upsets people. Go figure 👏

[@johnjaco5544]

I remember those days well, Thank you

[@brianfergus839]

This is fascinating to me. I grew up in State College (my dad was a biology professor at Penn State). I was in second grade when these events occurred on campus. They sent us home early from school on the day of the big protest about Garfield Water Tunnel. I remember the assembly in the cafeteria before they sent us home. I did not know about the flag at half mast protest on Old Main lawn. Wonderful piece, David. Thank you!

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

Thank you Brian for your comment. If your resources allow, I would sure appreciate your using the THANKS button under any of my videos including the one you have commented on. It is something new that KZbin is beta testing and would mean a great deal for my continuing efforts. David Hoffman filmmaker

[@kristianivanov55]

You are the Best Mr. Hoffman! Immense respect from Bulgaria!

[@jennyfox1398]

Hey, back when college kids believed in free speech. Its sad to see it going away.

[@JohnSmith-ct5jd]

College kids haven't changed. Those kids were working to overthrow the establishment. Now they are the establishment.

[@geneobrien8907]

I was a freak in the 1960's but I never cared for Jerry Rubin. Not because of what he said, although much of it was revolution speak clichés. He started out as a true believer but eventually lacked the courage of his convictions. He was an opportunist, disingenuous and disloyal, an agitator who moved aside if there was a consequence which had an impact on his lecture fees. Jerry didn't speak at Penn State in furtherance of the cause, if you paid, he'd speak.

[@christar505]

Thank you so much for sharing these Mr. Hoffman. It's so important to see how we as people have moved through history. We need this now more than ever.

[@antissocialblackcat2099]

Exactly! Any spread of fascism, oppression, repression or even hate speeches should not be allowed. Even though hatred, or rather anger speech could be allowed against the aforementioned, as a reaction.

[@jerseyinthephilippines1283]

You are the man Mr. Hoffman! I’m happy to be subscribed to you. Your content is unsurpassed.

[@Sheblah1]

Thanks

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

I thank you for that support. David Hoffman filmmaker

[@Sheblah1]

@@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker thank you too David!

[@TheAnadromist]

Thanks again for the historical insight David. It's the documentation that's so important. And providing it is a service to us all.

[@TheStuport]

Seems like "Freedom Of Speech Issues" have been center stage for Centuries in all forms and on many Continents between many different ethnic groups. Not sure if this really is a Winnable Argument when no one will listen AND those who do can't "Hear" because they have their ears covered by their own opinions. This Video will be relevant hundreds of years from now.....providing The Human Race still is too. Blistering Content here Mr. Hoffman....I need to go sit and think for a bit. Cheers From Ohio to You and Your Fans!

[@walker7155]

Obama spent 36 million TAX dollars in legal suits against whistleblowers, and journalists. Let that sink in.

[@walker7155]

@Jason Johnson Yeah I am calling out Obama for spending 36 million tax dollars on the espionage act, going after the press and whistleblowers such as Edward Snowden. If you don’t believe me look up Obama espionage act.your defense was “I’m pretty sure he isn’t the only one to do that.” You’re gonna need facts to back that up.

[@walker7155]

@Jason Johnson Go back and read what I said. I

[@walker7155]

@Jason Johnson I’m not a dumbass, I reiterated what I said already and added more details to add to what I already said. Then I asked you for facts and you provided none. If someone’s a dumbass I can tell you it ain’t me, you’re the one that provided no facts and instead of replying you threw a hissy fit so boohoo I triggered another millennial, if you’re gonna whine and not debate then stfu.

[@yasso2031]

these videos man. something special.

[@diversityhobbit]

Oh the irony

[@mikenixon2401]

The difference, as you know, is that university students in 1968 were trying to open and expand free speech and multiple opportunities for alll willing to work for it. Today, cancel cultuure colleges claim free speach by proclaiming what cannnot be said by anyone outside their specific group. Our generation battled against segregation, while today young people for some reason are wanting segregation under a false narrative of personal identity. As always, thanks for a thought provoking presentation.

[@goneforwater7547]

Well said

[@al5612]

Very well said.

[@spb7883]

Exactly. And the question, ergo, is what happened in between? How did we get from the 60s until now? How did that transformation happen?

[@sethmotter9742]

@@LindaEckertBallard and now? Hmm...

[@lordblenkinsopp1537]

@@LindaEckertBallard there’s a difference between the left and liberals. Neoliberals, who are ultimately the same as Neoconservatives, want more war. Leftists, socialists, communists, anarchist, etc, we don’t want more war, and we hate neolibs

[@colinkamoda9502]

I don't trust a grown man wearing a cape.

[@markekar6021]

man, when that guy called him a buster, it felt so powerful... even tho its such a tame word nowadays.

[@N-HTTi]

Everyone wants to be heard No one wants to listen

[@davosholdos1253]

Everybody looks like Terrance McKenna. I'm really enjoying this antique footage.

[@hannhenson9294]

My father was a political activist/hippie in the 1960s... I've often wondered the gritty specifics of life back then. Your short documentary work here on YT is great - thank you for sharing.

[@dittomaster8237]

speech that has harm shouldn't be allowed, but its real hard to define it which makes it such a complicated issue

[@brrrogers]

Dude, this is an incredible piece of work. Thank you. What incredible footage

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

Thank you Brett for your kind comment. If your resources allow, I would sure appreciate your using the THANKS button under any of my videos including the one you have commented on. It is something new that KZbin is beta testing and would mean a great deal for my continuing efforts. David Hoffman filmmaker

[@matthewmaguire3554]

Being a clueless 15 year old at the time of these events and just seeing images on TV and not having the slightest idea what it was all about I still in some way got caught up in all of it…Kent state only multiplied the confusion and uncertainty, the “where am I “?… what country is this?…Dead young people?….I didn’t get it for a long time….Thanks for the clarity.

[@SIUDESIGN]

What A Kingdom It Was...

[@OhBoy_IWasUsingMyRealName]

Well done. Thank you for your work. It is always exciting and wonderful to watch your content.

[@OhRaez]

I feel we're headed down a sad path with civilization. I hope this mentality comes back with youth

[@bobthebuilder6553]

8:30 I really hope this guy wised up. thinks there's enough food to feed the world five times over, but nobody should have to work. Genius.

[@cadowyn735]

And 50 years later they now fight to end it.

[@DrSpooglemon]

No. Today people complain about not having free speech because they don't like to be criticized for the things they say despite having ample freedom to say those things AND complain about a lack of free speech at the same time. It strikes me as rather odd that I never stop hearing from the people who claim to be being silenced.

[@cameronhammer8872]

​@@TheOneAndOnlyFloridaMan These social media websites have algorithms, and they had a big problem of funneling people into more and more extreme ideas. They tried to put a stop to it by actually doing something about the rising hatred and bigotry. This isn't unique to the right. Left wing radicals have been getting bans and the such for a long time now. I see a lot of complaints about getting censored, but have yet to see them actually censored. A lot of the stuff I've seen called censorship is actually just fact-checking. And there are claims that their pages are having reduced traffic because of the social media companies, but this simply isn't true. "engagement on Trump’s Facebook page compared to now-President Biden’s page during the three months leading up to Election Day. Trump elicited 87 percent of the total 307 million post interactions between the two, compared to Biden’s 13 percent." This is a systematic campaign of disinformation to sway the narrative. Per usual. Source: static1.squarespace.com/static/5b6df958f8370af3217d4178/t/6011e68dec2c7013d3caf3cb/1611785871154/NYU+False+Accusation+report_FINAL.pdf#page=21

[@PiroKUSS]

@@DrSpooglemon No. They are censored, and they can take criticism, unlike the people oppressing their right to speak. Give me an example of people lying about being cancelled.

[@cplmcdeath4186]

Thanks David! i love your video posts!

[@jounmiteeraizens_yt6271]

I'm looking forward to see more from you David! Your great at documentary!

[@janeyswanson8324]

Totally addicted to the content! Let the David Hoffman community grow! Thank you sir.

[@philosophyoftrucking]

Thank you so much for preserving these moments in history. These films will be important to society for generations to come as we face similar concerns going forward.

[@DP-je2sk]

I so look forward to watching your videos. Thank you!

[@nerdbamarich2063]

Thank you my friend I can't wait to check this out

[@scottfrenz]

Fantastic video and commentary, as always, David. Thank you for sharing this and your insights.

[@alexg1668]

Thank you for brining this film to light.

[@cliffx7]

It’s not complicated @David Hoffman! Free speech is not complicated. ALL of it should be allowed!

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

An interesting point of view, Clifford, but in our entire history as a nation, all of it was never allowed. David Hoffman filmmaker

[@cliffx7]

@@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker I will never muffle another man for his speech. I make a point of that because I understand the importance of “Freedom of Speech”

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

I feel similarly to what you are saying and have for all of my life as a filmmaker. The fact that it has never been that way does not make it the wrong way to feel. We are always trying to make America a more perfect union and I support that. David Hoffman filmmaker

[@cliffx7]

@@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker You’re an awesome filmmaker by the way! I just subscribed!

[@beanindividual4000]

Thanks for these videos, David.

[@humantacos9800]

Parties change but people don’t.

[@bruhsoundeffect2882]

lmao and now College students today fight to get rid of it.

[@LisaRichards_123]

I think they’re fighting to get rid of hate groups from what I’ve seen. Everyone they’ve tried to stop has been associated with the alt right, some white supremacist or anti-Semitic group.

[@LisaRichards_123]

@Will King I have no idea what the hell you are talking about. Other than you don't like trans people. It doesn't matter what you believe. Trans people still have civil rights, just like you do.

[@LisaRichards_123]

@Will King It just makes you makes you stupid, because there are people that are called hermaphrodites. Go look it up.

[@odinspride545]

@@LisaRichards_123 who are these alt right speakers list them all, I bet you can’t how about this if someone says something you don’t like walk away and don’t listen to them , hmmm 🤔 that’s a novel idea isn’t it

[@buckrogers6378]

@@LisaRichards_123 - The term I am quoting that you used "hermaphrodites" has been deemed as insensitive hate speech for quite some time now. An active progressive aware of Trans rights would never use that word. It is akin to the 'n' word to Trans people. You are using words weaponized by the alt right that are by definition hate speech. You should be banned along with white supremacists.

[@briannewman9285]

The irony of a documentary discussing a protest over free speech and obscenity and then that same video showing a picture which has to cover up the obscene parts. I guess we lost that fight for free speech.

[@MensajeSubliminal9]

As always thank you, for keeping the memories of human culture alive. Thank you David! Is amazing to see how little we evolve in some areas... and then like a sad feeling comes after that. I hope someday, we can understand that some lines are blurry but freedom is never free, we have to take care of her, appreciate her.

[@MrLextune]

After the student uprisings of the 60s, the teaching of civics, and certain aspects of world history, were no longer taught in the same way, (it's easier to suppress your rights if you don't understand them, or even know what the are). And by the late 70s we had the Federal Department of Education.

[@GlennMarshallnz]

David, thank you for your contribution to history and to humanity.

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

Thank you for your comment. If your resources allow, I would sure appreciate your using the THANKS button under any of my videos including the one you have commented on. It is something new that KZbin is beta testing and would mean a great deal for my continuing efforts. David Hoffman filmmaker

[@liljafamilyaccount7306]

We have come full circle. Ideas should always be allowed to be debated in universities without political bias. I love your videos and photos, the familiarity to them are on par with Norman Rockwell paintings in that they capture the spirit of the American people, and like Norman Rockwell they center me when I need to be centered.

[@thislazylife]

Fight bad ideas with good ideas!

[@jamarr81]

The keyword here is "debate" and this process is seemingly largely missing on today's universities, when speakers hold campaigns on these campuses. The students have every right to protest/critique speech from right-wing extremists and Trump apologists whining about not being able to blast their propaganda over loud speakers to a mass of students. However, on the flip side, this means that left-wing ideologues should also be challenged on their ideas instead of being blindly accepted; and without automatically disparaging those who seek to critique those ideas. It is asinine to believe that one side has ALL OF / ONLY the best ideas.

[@BobSmith-in2gn]

@@jamarr81 Keep drinking the Koolaid little slugger

[@abbynormal3068]

@@jamarr81 Further, we cannot automatically claim more rights than others because our cause is more ‘just.’ Let others speak and they will prove or disprove their stance. Aren’t we intelligent enough to draw our own conclusions?

[@dougdigby765]

Thanks for this video. Got to admire their passion.

[@thatsnodildo1974]

Its crazy how freedom of speech has always been a issue. Remember how they tried to crucify Eminem for his lyrics and other artist? And to this day they still try to in some way and ita crazy. Our rights are always under attack at all angles and it is crazy. Freedom of speech, Freedom of fire arm ownership are just two things that always going to be attacked

[@LisaRichards_123]

Great video!!!!!!!!!!

[@EatWave]

Different groups are playing a long game of musical chairs with the seat of the censor.

[@thatgirlwhousedtohavereall5549]

Too bad their grandchildren are throwing away their freedom of speech today.

[@TheTruthlady]

I remember so clearly!

[@DropdudeJohn]

Funny how things change, now students attempt to destroy free speech

[@Convoycrazy]

Mr. Hoffman, this was fascinating. I live in State College, and I work for PSU and this was all completely new to me. It was eerie seeing these places one can visit today, and though the tenor is completely different now the discussion is still alive and well. I .. do know that some time in April 1970 there was a small insurrection and some damage was done to the PSU President's home (who, after this, moved off-campus). The incident stemmed I believe from some sort of sit-in at Old Main that went south with the State Police being called in. “Old Main” is where the executive offices are for the University, and Old Main lawn continues today to be a hub for civil rights and free speech. The discussion of your personal views of free speech really resonated with me. I agree. Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@robbo03]

Your channel is a goldmine David. Appreciate the work you do!

Gold.

[@toriscott736]

Thank you David! Very relevant today although seemingly upsidedown! The social programming is insidious and crafty! This film shines light!

[@mattszalay8819]

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[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

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[@samrousculp4306]

David, thank you for your gift of film and preserving history, and it quirks. I am extremely thankful to learn as a 1993 child and see the world then to now. It means a lot to me and gives meaning to my life right now as I am going through a time of despair. Thank you again.

[@epicman004]

Show this to the college students of today to show them what they want to turn the clock back on, restricting speech that others find offensive. It’s unbelievable that they want to reverse the previous generation’s fight for free speech.

[@Schmidtelpunkt]

It is not about "speech that others find offensive" but about creating a leveled playing field. This has been done by allowing people to present their arguments then and this is done by preventing people from derailing the debate now. Holding people accountable for what they spread is absolutely necessary for having free speech.

[@blakemcnamara9105]

@@Schmidtelpunkt Yeah, like threatening Ben Shapiro whenever he's on campus?

[@odinspride545]

@@Schmidtelpunkt who decides who should be held accountable huh 🤔 who decides the punishment huh 🤔 if you don’t like something that someone says there’s a very novel idea 💡 walk away and not listen sheesh 🙄

[@robertsmalls2293]

@@Schmidtelpunkt Nobody has the right to hold me accountable for my opinions, and it’s my right to say what I please so long as it doesn’t cause a panic that leads to injury.

[@Schmidtelpunkt]

@@robertsmalls2293 If you opinion is so irrelevant that it would not change the world in a way significant enough for you to feel responsible for it, why would you have to insist on free speech at all?

[@anavlys9737]

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[@mikesgoodmann9349]

Now the universities all have their own police.