Issue: UI prof's warning triggers debate: Statement cautions students about possibly offensive topics/Associated Press

More Info: A University of Idaho professor's requirement that students sign a "statement of understanding" before taking his courses is being adopted by some of his colleagues, but others worry the approach could threaten academic freedom. Dennis West, who teaches courses in film studies, asks students to sign the statement before attending classes that can cover such topics as racism, torture, rape, child molestation, pornography and homosexual themes.

DFO: I'm going to write an editorial about this one and would appreciate your thoughts.

Question: Has Prof West gone too far?

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