Letters to the Editor

The governor counts on student apathy

Regarding “Student Interest in Election Low” (Sept. 21), it grieves me to read that an apathetic criminology student, who will soon be working in the law enforcement profession, was too busy and didn’t feel the upcoming elections were important.

The decisions made in this Special Election will determine what the work environment will be like for not only this student but all CSU students.

Proposition 74 would affect future teachers by extending a teacher’s probationary period from two to five years, making the teaching profession even less attractive while avoiding the real problems of overcrowded classrooms and outdated textbooks.

Proposition 75 would silence the voices of teachers, law enforcement, firefighters and other public servants from speaking out against cuts to education, public safet, and health care, while leaving the corporations free to advance their agenda. They already spend $24 for every $1 spent by unions on politics.

Proposition 76 would give the governor unchecked power to cut the state budget, adversely affecting not only the CSU system but also public schools, health care, public safety and retirement security.

The governor called for this Special Election counting on low voter turnout to pass his propositions.

Students throughout the CSU system should remember that voting “NO” on these propositions will achieve a brighter future for them and allow their families to achieve the American Dream. The governor counts on student apathy in his war against you, our democratic future.

Vote NO on Propositions 74, 75, and 76 on Nov. 8.

Carlos Pérez
President
California Faculty Association, Fresno Chapter

Skaters and pedestrians can share sidewalks peaceably

This is a formal apology on behalf of all the skateboarders who use the decrepit and broke-down sidewalks of the campus. As we roll along, we enjoy a tacit agreement with all pedestrians: When you hear that wonderful rolling sound behind you, please move to the right or left of the path. We are all but humble people just deciding to use a quicker mode of transportation to ensure our timely attendance to class.

We truthfully apologize for all collisions incured in the past and for all future collisions:

We know the rolling thunder that is our wheels can be intimidating, but that is no reason to dive off the path as if you were in the way of an oncoming train. If we can continue to share the sidewalks peacefully by moving slightly off the beaten path, we will be able to enjoy both a safer and peaceful campus.

Graham Wahlberg
construction management, freshman

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