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Hi Max.

My name is Matthew Brown. I am a mature student over in Edinburgh.

Really good piece, love that quote at the beginning "...but strong in will

To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield." Awesome stuff.

You said that anyone involved in organising free speech events should get in touch. A few friends and I host a monthly free speech social event in Edinburgh and I have just started a podcast with a classmate of mine where we will be looking to discuss some of the issues you have touched on in your writing. I am also helping out with the Edinburgh Academics for Academic Freedom who are looking to host more events in the new year and try to get more students involved; so there may be the opportunity to organise debates, interviews, or other such events.

We have our meet ups at the Standing Order on George Street in Edinburgh on the 26th of November at 2pm. Where we go to the pub, have a drink or a tea, and talk about whatever comes up. We have a great mix of people who turn up. You are welcome to join us - as is anyone else reading this.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-speech-edinburgh-pub-meetup-tickets-454824541447?aff=eemailordconf&ref=eemailordconf&utm_campaign=order-confirm-bcc&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_term=viewevent

All the best, hope to hear from you.

Matthew Brown.

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