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Survey: 90% of Students View Words as Violence

12/7/2025

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  • A Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) survey finds that over 90% of American college students believe words can be violence.
  • The study notes growing discomfort among students, particularly conservatives, expressing views publicly.
  • Seventy-one percent reject violence to stop speech, while 28% deem it sometimes acceptable.
  • Conservatives oppose violent tactics against speakers, while liberal support remains steady.
  • The findings highlight concerns about political violence on campuses.