Having said that, I would never, ever argue that the U of A should be forbidden from granting Suzuki an honorary degree. It IS about free speech and academic independence. The university must be free to grant awards as it sees fit.
But important principles come with consequences. And if the university finds it harder in the future to find oil companies to donate funds for research projects and high-tech labs, tough luck.
And if the U comes looking to taxpayers to make up the shortfall, it shouldn’t be too surprised if we’re unwilling, too.
But important principles come with consequences. And if the university finds it harder in the future to find oil companies to donate funds for research projects and high-tech labs, tough luck.
And if the U comes looking to taxpayers to make up the shortfall, it shouldn’t be too surprised if we’re unwilling, too.
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