To The Age The Coalition will start picking up votes fast if they take the line of federal education minister Dan Tehan ("Uni free-speech rules 'worth considering'", 19/9). Maintaining full freedom of speech in universities is a vital principle for a sane society. Arguments that certain controversial speakers "should be denied a platform" are immoral rubbish masquerading as morality. Scott Morrison should confirm that, if re-elected, the Coalition will aim to ensure that security bills are paid by troublemakers and not innocent speakers.
Nigel Jackson, Belgrave, Vic