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The Oxford Union Debating Society is to host Nick Griffin, the leader of the bnp, and David Irving, the Holocaust denier.

Though I resolutely support the principle of free speech, I have to say that I would do my best never to extend an invitation to people who hold views like Griffin's and Irving's to speak on any platform over which I had control. (See here for a related recent story.)

Update: the event wasn't what is was billed to be, according to this eye-witness account, and was also soured by some vigorous

Update II: Daniel Finklestein is spot on with regard to the whole debate (via Oliver Kamm).

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