Sometimes risks are worth taking—especially when issues of censorship or administrative strong-arming are involved.

But apparently professors in the English department aren’t willing to take that chance.

Some professors have put the word out that they are blatantly opposed to the latest proposal by Lois and Robert Self to mandate “gender-inclusive” language in freshman English classes.

Yet, not one of these teachers are willing to go the extra mile and voice their displeasure. When called by The Northern Star, many teachers spoke freely against the program and censorship through the use of political correctness—as long as their names weren’t used.

The reason—fear of administrative backlash.

Although this reason might be justified, it is not excusable.

The Selfs are trying to give the English department power that should be kept beyond its reach. No state entity should have the authority to force a gender-inclusive language on anyone.

But for whatever reason, teachers are sitting quietly on the sidelines and letting the Selfs do whatever they want to the language each professor holds so dear.

Perhaps some outspoken professors would suffer from political whiplash. Then again, if enough of them stood together, they might be able to fight the politics and prevent the Selfs from implementing this ludicrous plan.