Letters to the Editor
Campus Times
October 9, 1998
Dear Editor,
This morning, I read the column, "Accept
rejection, get over it" [Oct. 2] in today's Campus Times.
I was impressed that you decided to write about that! Like you, I have gotten
offers previously to set people up which I have always declined because
I hate the role of matchmaker. Guys need to take a hint when a girl says
she is not interested at all. But you also have to realize that some girls
don't get the hint that guys aren't interested either, so it goes both ways
sometimes. Basically, both sides have to accept what the other person says
or it can escalate to bigger problems. All I have to say is: About time!
Julia Carachure
Freshman
via Internet
Dear Editor,
"New club creates political awareness
among students" [Sept. 25] fails to identify the "new"
Marxist, Leftist, Anarchist Collective for Political Activism and Education
for what it is -- another attempt to repackage a proven failed social, political,
and economic agenda in the guise of an action committee that supports human
rights.
I find it ironic that such a club establishes itself as a human rights
advocate on one side, and then links itself to the Marxist left. Have we
forgotten that Stalin brought us the death of 22 million Russians, and 3
million dead on the "killing fields" of Cambodia and Laos? This
club also plans to protest human rights in China. Have they forgotten what
political agenda is in power in China? Members of this club should remember
that the name of "Marxism" and Communism are responsible for more
murder than all the wars fought in history. Mr. Casarez compares the idealism
of Marxism and Anarchism with the political philosophies and religion (and
find nothing wrong with it). I find this offensive. The political aims of
these organizations are about total political, social control and then financial
control. There is no discussion about the rights in a Marxist state as Vladimira
Chavez suggests in her quote. If you have any doubt at all, all you have
to do is look back to history or the newspapers of today.
I believe in a fare and open discussion of the issues. The will of majority
rule, and accountability of the majority to the minority to be fare and
just. I also believe, "question not only the teacher, but anyone,"
but with respect and consideration of the teachers rights. Marxism and Communism
as it has demonstrated in history leaves rights for no one.
If you are a member of this organization, I would strongly suggest you
re-think your membership. Seniors Valancy Rasmussen and Eddie Casarez, advisers
Dr. Reed and Mr. Lord, I strongly suggest you re-consider your marketing
plan.
John W. Dietz
Graduate Student
via Internet
Dear Editor,
As an educator, and as a baby boomer, the events in Washington (my hometown)
have made me both ashamed and appalled. Ashamed that the first "boomer"
President of the United States would let us down, would ignore the integrity
and leadership that our leaders must have. Appalled that this example is
being seen by the entire World. But I am not currently interested in the
entire World. I am interested in my students, the students whose learning
has been entrusted to me. Upholding the trust of their parents, and, I hope,
of them as well, is the most important job I have. I take it no more lightly
than I did the necessity to use proper judgement when dealing with customers
in my former career. Belief in ideals is what planted the seeds of this
great country, and it is the result of the struggles endured during the
planting of those seeds that we have inherited, some of us via Ellis Island.
That result holds a responsibility to maintain our position as the greatest
power in the world, a world in which we compose only 5 percent of the population.
In a well-written piece on Sept. 25 ["Mission
provides invaluable education"], Shiva Rahimi pointed to the importance
of our Mission Statement. Dr. John Gingrich was impressed, as I was, when
he commended Shiva this past week ["Letter
to the Editor," Oct. 2]. In the light of my disgust at what our
government is going through with regard to leadership and integrity, I looked
up our Mission Statement. There are four major concerns addressed in the
Mission Statement: A values orientation, community and diversity, lifelong
learning, and community service. Yes, the general education courses to which
Shiva was referring help to fulfill these mandates. But we must carry the
need to promote the importance of values throughout all of our classes.
As baby boomers, we have benefited from being part of the most educated
generation in history. And now that we are entering our "golden years,"
we owe our students, many of whom are our children, an example that is above
question, which portrays honesty and belief in high ideals of conduct.
To our students and to their parents: I promise you that I will uphold
the ideals of this University with integrity and the high standards for
which you are paying. You deserve nothing less. I'm sure I am not alone.
Dr. Janis Dietz
Assistant Professor of Business Administration
via Internet
Dear Editor,
This letter is in response to Jennifer Parsons' column in last Friday's
edition of the Campus Times. In her "Accept
rejection, get over it" piece she resorts to her "men are
dogs" complaint yet again.
Jennifer, "men are dogs" is not a take. It stopped being funny
a long time ago. Hell, it never was funny in the first place. Every two
or three weeks it's the same thing from you -- men are dogs, men suck, the
evils of men. Blah, blah, blah. Enough already. Since you have so much knowledge
on this subject I guess you felt that by only quoting Duke Kell you could
get everyone to sympathize with you. Well, Jen, you're wrong. Feel free
to mix in someone else's opinion. Actually, do us a favor and stop taking
up space with these lame views.
Everyone knows guys are dogs -- all you are doing is stereotyping a
group and in your profession, I think that's a dangerous thing to do.
Sergio Paredes
Senior
