Ms. Hall's phrase has been altered in 1st world academic institutions to read "I may not agree with what you say, but I will defend to the death my right to ban, boycott, bully, disrupt, discredit and otherwise shut you down".  

This sorry incident is an injustice to Dr. Potter and to those who believe in free speech and a serious stain on the image and credibility of a leading academic institution in Canada since 1829.

Quebecers often amuse me with attempts at simultaneous sucking and blowing on identity issues.

When it suits them, they will argue Quebec is a distinct society with clear historical, cultural and political differences from TROC.  Extolling their Gallic heritage they will argue "vive la difference".

When it doesn't suit them as when someone points out the more laid back attitude to work and deadlines - especially in their huge coddled public sector - they will argue there is no difference.

Potter has a point.    

Even if he didn't, he should not be penalized.