![]() He was asked to give a speech at the famous law school earlier in March about the circuit's Court of Appeals by the student chapter of the Federalist Society. Law School Dean, Jenny Martinez, and Stanford President, Marc Tessier-Lavinge, have since 'formally apologized, confirming that protesters and administrators had violated Stanford policy' days later.īut students appear not to have learned their lesson, with Martinez's classroom vandalized by students furious that she'd apologized to Duncan on their behalf. She has since said it was her job to 'de-escalate' the situation He eventually asked for an administrator when the heckling wouldn't stop and in stepped the Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Tirien Steinbach. 'Free speech and diversity, equity and inclusion are means to an end, and one that I think many people can actually agree on: to live in a country with liberty and justice for all its people.' 'How we strike a balance between free speech and diversity, equity and inclusion is worthy of serious, thoughtful and civil discussion. ![]() ![]() She asked: 'Is there a way that we can stop blaming and start to talk and listen to each other?'Įnding her lengthy opinion piece, Steinbach added: 'Diversity, equity and inclusion plans must have clear goals that lead to greater inclusion and belonging for all community members. The woke dean started to question how the 'anger and fury' of the protestors could be looked at as 'people who are unhappy about the way things are'. Stanford confirmed that Steinbach is currently on leave, and that the students involved in the woke protest - which was in defense of a convicted pedophile – will not be punished for their actions. 'We must strive for an environment in which we meet speech - even that with which we strongly disagree - with more speech, not censorship.' 'As a member of the Stanford Law School administration - and as a lawyer - I believe that we should strive for authentic free speech. 'Instead, the administration and I welcomed Judge Duncan to speak while supporting the right of students to protest within the bounds of university policy. His refusal triggered a firestorm of outrage by the Stanford Law school students. Transgender pedophile Norman Varner was banned from changing her name to Kathrine Nicole Jett by Judge Duncan. She went on: 'In my role as Stanford Law School's associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion, I supported the administration's decision not to cancel the event or move it to video, as it would censor or limit the free speech of Judge Duncan and the students who invited him. Steinbach believes 'free speech isn't easy or comfortable' and claims she tried to defuse the situation by 'acknowledging the protestors' concerns.' Student protestors launched vile insults at the judge, including telling him his 'daughters should be raped' after tempers flared over his ruling in the case of a transgender pedophile. She claims her role was to 'observe' and 'de-escalate', before saying that she got involved to stop the 'verbal sparring match'.įootage shows her launching into a six-minute long speech, which she admitted was prepared, in which she also attacked the judge. 'I wanted Judge Duncan to understand why some students were protesting his presence on campus and for the students to understand why it was important that the judge be not only allowed but welcomed to speak.' She wrote: 'My intention wasn't to confront Judge Duncan or the protesters but to give voice to the students so that they could stop shouting and engage in respectful dialogue. ![]() In her initial public rebuttal over the incident, Steinbach said she intended to 'deploy de-escalation techniques' when she stepped up to the podium where Judge Duncan was speaking. Steinbach is currently on administrative leave but Stanford would not confirm whether it had actively enforced it. He said initially he could not find a co-sponsor for an event with Nadine Strossen, a former head of the American Civil Liberties Union and a champion of free speech, but that he found Steinbach was willing to moderate the discussion. Tim Rosenberger Jr., the president of Stanford's Federalist Society said he had a cordial and productive relationship with Steinbach, a former ACLU lawyer, and she had been a trusty advocate for free speech beforehand. She added she did not think her comments, which were recorded, would have been broadcast to the world in such a way. 'And to, I hoped, give the judge space to speak his prepared remarks.' 'My role was to de-escalate,' Steinbach said. Fifth Circuit Judge Stuart Kyle Duncan, 51, who was appointed by Donald Trump, was asked to give a speech at the famous law school last week about the circuit's Court of Appeals by the student chapter of the Federalist Society
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