Why Lindsay Shepherd is suing Wilfrid Laurier University
June 25, 2018
David M Haskell
A ‘dignity culture’ has been replaced by a ‘victimhood culture,’ and Lindsay Shepherd doesn’t want to be associated with the latter
Many Canadians who’ve read the news support her suit. In large part it’s because seven months ago they heard for themselves that now-famous audio recording. It revealed two Laurier profs and an administrator cruelly bullying Lindsay to the point of tears, insisting she renounce her belief that universities should promote open debate.
Why then did Lindsay finally feel pushed to take legal action? Because the university allowed an internal action to proceed against her. And, upon threat of severe academic penalty, they forbade her to discuss the details publicly.
The complete article is available at the Toronto Star.