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In my opinion, the rights of a student or a group of students,to peacefully handout literature emphasizing one’s political and social views should not be infringed upon by an educational establishment as was the case in Scenario 2. Furthermore, the decision on part of the educational establishment, was compelled by the objections raised by one student, who deemed the nature of the pamphlet as hostile and misleading thus creating an unfair and unsafe environment. In respecting and favouring the discontent of one individual, the college was upholding a biased approach toward the discontent of other students who felt the need to peacefully communicate their views. I can understand the apprehension of the educational administration that influenced their decision. An educational institution wishes to maintain a peaceful and fair environment that neither inhibits nor inculcates ethnic or religious disparity. Yet, in this case, the college made a hasty and unethical decision that violated the First Amendment Rights of the ‘silent protestors’. Also I am unclear as to whether the i