Having done my undergraduate working the early 1970s when student protests were at a (then) all-time high, this is certainly a topic I'm passionate about! I mean, we protested wars and juntas, gender inequality, student fee increases, we marched, we had sit-ins and walk-outs ... and so on. But somehow, it was all so much more polite and civilized than what I'm seeing today. There was room to debate and politely disagree, whether in whole or in part and even when the disagreement was profound, we could still all go out together and try to solve all the world's problems over a coffee or a beer. I think we've lost that now, with everyone glued to their devices and often unable to effectively or enjoyably interact with other human beings, whether students, professors, administrative or maintenance staff.

I'm also not entirely convinced about the left's vs. the right's strategies. Surely context is everything here? I mean, if bubble zones enable a distressed pregnant woman to obtain her abortion and related care in peace, or help someone from the LGBTQ+ community to explore their options with a medical practitioner, then I'm all for them!

Seems tome that peaceful protest, offering an opinion, and having a debate debate or discussion are all very different animals from mocking, bullying, harassment, death threats, even though they all involve speech of some sort. Though I will admit to feeling uneasy about how the concept of "hate speech" has been incorporated into the legal context.