Be Nice

(Fox News) - President R. Jeremiah Ryan of Bergen Community College in New Jersey wants students and staff to sign what's called a "responsibility code" — or else."The Bergen County Record reports the pledge requires them to — "embrace and celebrate differing perspectives" — "build an inclusive community enriched by diversity" and help what are called the "less fortunate."

But students, faculty and free speech advocates are saying the oath is unconstitutional and is political correctness gone amok. One professor says — "It asks you to pledge things that no rational person would. You can't require people to respect one another... There are some views that don't deserve respect."

A federal magistrate has barred the University of California from enforcing a similar code.

The faculty complaints at Bergen may be registering. President Ryan has backed off a bit — saying that he may opt for what he called an "aspirational" statement — and not a code.