Do ASU's non-violent Israel protesters deserve punishment or praise?

Morning. In today’s opinions newsletter : The consequences of protesting, Phoenix’s new civilian review board and more trouble for an indicted senator.

Is it fair to punish non-violent protesters, even if their presence is technically breaking the rules?

It’s an interesting question, now that some Arizona State University students protesting Israel have been suspended for sticking it out on Alumni Lawn after officials told them to leave.

Our columnists examined similar examples from the history of American protest and came to wildly different conclusions.

E.J. Montini says ASU overreacted .

“They demonstrated a concern for human suffering,” he writes. “And in today’s cynical world, that should count for something.”

But Laurie Roberts isn’t convinced .

“Now the students are shocked that there are consequences for their actions?” she writes. “Seems to me ASU just taught them a valuable life lesson.”

What do you think? We’d love to hear your thoughts .

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