Academic Freedom and Ideological Intolerance

Today's polarized politics have thrust themselves on college campuses, and there is a movement to silence and censor those with opposing political viewpoints. Colleges were once at the forefront of free speech, debate, and an exchange of ideas. Today, many campuses have become radicalized institutions of indoctrination and safe spaces. Academic freedom is an important component of higher education. It allows faculty to teach and express controversial ideas without the risk of retaliation and higher officials interfering in the classroom. However, shouldn't academic freedom apply to students as well? Many of today's college campuses have become harbingers of ideological intolerance based on political viewpoints.