This resolution encourages state colleges and universities in New Hampshire to invite more conservative speakers to promote a diversity of viewpoints on campus. It follows the assassination of conservative speaker Charlie Kirk, which has heightened concerns about political violence and its chilling effect on free speech in academic settings. The resolution emphasizes the importance of robust, civil debate and the free exchange of ideas, asserting that such diversity strengthens scholarship and prepares students for active citizenship.
Additionally, the resolution unequivocally condemns all forms of political violence and intimidation, asserting that threats and disruptions have no place in New Hampshire's civic or academic life. It calls on faculty and student organizations to engage with invited speakers through respectful questioning and debate, rather than silencing them. The resolution does not mandate any specific curriculum or speaker invitations but expresses the belief that increased speech, rather than restrictions, best serves students and the educational mission of the state. Copies of the resolution will be sent to relevant educational institutions in New Hampshire.