Ivory Tower Disgrace

“If the speech turns into conduct, it can be harassment,” Magill responded. Unsatisfied with the reply, Stefanik pressed further: “I’m asking specifically, does calling for the genocide of Jews constitute bullying or harassment?” Magill: “It is a context-dependent decision.” Stefanik shot back: “It is a content-dependent decision – that is your testimony – calling for the genocide of Jews depends upon the context. That is not bullying or harassment? This is the easiest question to answer, Ms. Magill.” Again, Magill replied: “If the speech becomes conduct, it can be harassment.” Stunned, her voice rising and shaking, Stefanik clarified: “Conduct, meaning committing the act of genocide? The speech is not harassment?! This is unacceptable, Ms. Magill.” It certainly is.