The Daily Evergreen Facebook readers respond to a poll asking the question:

Do you think Milo Yiannopoulos should be allowed to speak at WSU, given his history of controversial commentary regarding racial issues, sexual orientation and rape culture?

More than half the 247 respondents believe he should be allowed to speak on campus, while just under 100 respondents believe he should not. Twelve people believe it would depend on his message for the day, and eight had no opinion. The majority believe free speech should be upheld, regardless of message.

Yiannopoulos will speak at WSU on Jan. 19 as a part of his “Dangerous Faggot Tour.”

Brendan Ryan Galvin: “I am disappointed I am going to a university that is even considering playing into the liberal pussification of this generation through trying to censor ‘mean words’ and people that disagree with you.”

Joshua Didjurgis: “I agree that he should be allowed to speak, but I also believe that the question should be allowed to be asked.”

Jeremy M. Frank: “It’s fine that he is presenting. It’s sad that so many share his views as to make his visit worthwhile for him.”

Andrew Thomas: “Allowing kids to go through college and not be exposed to a point of view that they may disagree with is probably the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard.”

Roland Ramirez: “People come to college to be challenged and get an education. This is a challenged part. If you don’t like his opinions, you don’t run away, challenge it. I don’t like this guy either, I myself might attend the event, haven’t decided yet. If he offers a Q&A portion of his presentation, which I’m sure he might, go challenge him, debate him! I say let him come.”

Cameron Hjeltness: “People should realize that trying to ‘no-platform’ someone like Milo is the only reason he has a platform in the first place. When you try to silence someone, you make his words matter just that much more.”

Ebee Lally: “I believe that hearing differing viewpoints is good for people! You can love him, you can hate him, but I think you can survive listening to him. The idea that nobody who thinks differently has a right to speak just bothers me.”

Samuel Steele Patten: “Controversial commentary is exactly the point of free speech and college.”

Hayley Hall: “If you don’t like what he has to say, then don’t go hear him speak. Simple as that.”