Several Notre Dame students walked out of their school’s graduation ceremony once Vice President Mike Pence took the stage to deliver the commencement address to the class of 2017.
Special snowflake students walk out en masse during Pence's commencement speech at Notre Dame. pic.twitter.com/MlxKTPrkmF
— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) May 21, 2017
Notre Dame (85% Catholic) students walk out as @VP @mike_pence begins his address. #WalkoutND pic.twitter.com/mJQxOF3P9D
— Summer Ratcliff (@SummerRatcliff) May 21, 2017
A portion of Pence’s speech was specifically tailored to the fragile ears of the ones who left.
While this institution has maintained an atmosphere of civility and open debate, far too many campuses across America have become…
— Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) May 21, 2017
…characterized by speech codes, safe spaces, tone policing, administration-sanctioned political correctness…
— Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) May 21, 2017
…all of which amounts to the suppression of free speech. These practices are destructive of learning and the pursuit of knowledge. #ND2017
— Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) May 21, 2017
As new graduates of this exceptional university, I urge you – be leaders for the freedoms of thought and expression. #ND2017 pic.twitter.com/IIxd1g0Hk7
— Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) May 21, 2017
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“Be leaders for the freedoms of thought and expression” is a novel concept for a group unable to even sit through a speech.
Go on now. Go. Walk out the door. Just turn around now. 'Cuz you're not welcome anymore… https://t.co/peQW1gfXck
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) May 21, 2017
https://twitter.com/Tiffany1985B/status/866322319689383936
Don't let the door hit you on the way out!!! https://t.co/KwILinCA1K
— Ned Ryun (@nedryun) May 21, 2017
Good luck in the world kids! https://t.co/9K0K8uGOhb
— Stephen Miller (@redsteeze) May 21, 2017
Good thing these students will never have to deal with anyone they disagree with in the real world.
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