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

A university dean learns a speaker's lecture will trigger violent counter-protests. Canceling the lecture prevents immediate harm but silences 300 students' chosen speaker.

• 72% chose: Cancel the controversial lecture. (48 people)
• 28% chose: Allow the lecture to proceed. (19 people)

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