Survey: 30% of students endorse violence to stop speakers

A survey indicates that approximately 30% of college students nationwide believe using violence is sometimes acceptable to oppose a speaker on campus, with a decline from 34% the previous year. The findings follow the assassination of Charlie Kirk during a speaking event at Utah Valley University, which has influenced attitudes toward campus speech. Despite this, 70% of students say violence is never acceptable, and support for shouting down speakers remains relatively stable. The survey reflects shifting perceptions of political violence among students across different ideological groups.

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