Here’s a chain of comments from fellow alumni and me at Trinity College in Hartford, CT on the subject of Tucker Carlson, who (regrettably) also graduated from the institution:
Alumnus #1: Not another dime until Trinity disavows Tucker.
Alumnus #2: Are you against free speech, which is granted by the Constitution? How about a debate? That is what I learned at Trinity.
Me: There are limits to which the “free speech” argument can be taken, and Carlson is far past the edge, IMO. I’m referring specifically to threats of violence if Trump loses.
Alumnus #3: Trinity has responded, magnificently, by continuing to produce decent, hardworking graduates, who strive to improve the world around them. “The best revenge is not to be like your enemy.” ~ Marcus Aurelius
Me: That is inspired! Another thought, and this is what I think we’re actually dealing with: A top representative of the college pointed out to me, “Are you aware that most of the people writing tuition checks for their kids are worth at least seven figures, some of them eight or nine? They love those Trump tax deductions for the top 1%.”
