Only if it is appropriate

In today’s college society, issues have come up concerning teachers’ right to express their political views in class. Some students say that they go to class on a daily basis hoping that they will be taught the curriculum only to find that they are being lectured on the professor’s political beliefs. It takes away from the lesson and makes the students feel threatened. Professors should be able to express their political beliefs or any belief in general if it is appropriate to the lesson. If the belief is discussed in class and it is not appropriate for the curriculum, it is a waste of good class time. Students are paying for an education at that college; therefore, they should be entitled to at least coverage of the material.
A professor should have the right to express their beliefs to the class, but if the professor punishes a student for having different beliefs that violates the students right to have an opinion. College students know that the professor can have an opinion as well. College students are considered adults; therefore, they should be able to make educated decisions on their beliefs. Because of this, professors can express their beliefs only if it is appropriate.