Make a pledge, but not one that limits speech

Sadly, the Muslim peace body launching an anti-extremism declaration and asking foreign speakers to sign a statement promising to limit their speech in certain ways is actually seeking to limit free speech. Free speech is a dominant tenet of a free, democratic society.

Free, open exchange of ideas is encouraged, especially in universities. Free exchange and debate of ideas are fundamental to discernment.

Couldn’t the Irish Muslims themselves, who are promoting the above pledge to be signed by foreign speakers, be themselves considered foreign speakers in some circumstances?