A university dean learns a controversial speaker's lecture will trigger violent counter-protests.

A university dean learns a controversial speaker's lecture will trigger violent counter-protests. The lecture's cancellation would prevent injury to 15-20 attendees and bystanders.

• 34% chose: Cancel the lecture. (11 people)
• 66% chose: Allow the lecture to proceed. (21 people)

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