A common theme I’ve found within many of the readings, case studies, and topics we discuss in class is ignorance. I think that those who have swastikas in America are ignorant. I think that that man on CNN who said women should carry guns to protect themselves against catcalling is ignorant. I think that students who interrupt classes are ignorant. However, ignorance is all a matter of opinion, right? Just like political correctness. I think both terms imply that there is one correct way of thinking, and there truly isn’t. It’s very easy to think that our political ideologies are absolutely right. For example, I believe that some of my opinions advocate for basic human rights and justice amongst all people, and how isn’t that completely correct? I try to always maintain an open mind which is why I try to avoid words like ignorance or political correctness because the use of them implies that there is one way of thought we all need to subscribe to. This is why I believe free speech such a difficult thing to conceptualize and determine an opinion about. Nevertheless, I have found it extremely valuable to read and learn about it, and I believe if everyone put forth that amount of effort, the world would be a lot less… ignorant. 😉