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r/TexasStateUniversity

And that is 100% constitutionally protected speech. A broad-based call for revolution, even violent revolution, is not the same as a specific threat to an individual(s). In addition, overthrow” can mean change via violence, for sure, but it can also and very legitimately just mean changing the system of power by any number of means. You can “overthrow” a governing system/apparatus via elections, via protests, via incremental reform, via constitutional changes, and yes, via violence.
r/highereducation

Great response.
r/highereducation

That’s your take. And a misguided one at that. You speak in declarative, universal statements. That does not make any of your statements true. You repeatedly claimed he made specific threats against an individual(s). He did no such thing.
r/TexasStateUniversity

Repeating your narrow and limited understanding of Marxism doesn’t make it any more accurate. Look at the Scandinavian countries, which have democratically and peacefully implemented comprehensive socialist and social democratic policies. These nations consistently rank among the highest in the world for well-being, productivity, equality, and political participation, while maintaining some of the lowest rates of crime and violence globally.
r/highereducation

A broad-based call for revolution, even violent revolution, is not the same as a specific threat to an individual(s), as you claim. Furthermore, both “revolution” and “overthrow” have so many applications, some violent, many not. “Overthrow” can mean change via violence, for sure, but it can also and very legitimately just mean changing the system of power by any number of means. You can “overthrow” a governing system/apparatus via elections, via protests, via incremental reform, via constitutional changes, and yes, via violence.
r/TexasStateUniversity

What are you referring to? (genuine question, not snarkiness)
r/highereducation

Can you identify where Dr. Alter did this, as you claim? “If you endorse violence against your students you have no place as a professional educator or public servant. Period.”
r/TexasStateUniversity

Yes. I don’t think someone should lose their job for misgendering someone. While I think it’s rude and inconsiderate (especially after they are made aware of what they’re doing), I don’t think they should be fired for that.
r/highereducation

So, theoretical discussions of changing the governing system/apparatus are off limits? Also, you do realize that this country was founded by violent revolutionaries, right?
r/TexasStateUniversity

You can think that all you want, but embrace this authoritarianism at your peril. All of these expansive powers will be in the hands of someone you dont agree with in the future.