Letters to the Editor

Recently, The Collegian has been receiving anonymous letters to the editor. While The Collegian hopes to serve the campus population by providing space for readers to respond to articles, columns and ideas, there are restrictions to what we print.

Letters to the editor must:
• Not exceed 250 words in length
• Be typewritten
• Be accompanied by a full name and phone number to verify its content

Also, The Collegian reserves the right to edit all material for length, content, spelling and grammar, as well as the right to refuse publication of any material submitted. All material submitted to The Collegian becomes property of The Collegian.

We would like to encourage readers to continue to submit their ideas and opinions. We look forward to a lively and open discussion with our readers.

Defending yourself against potential rapists

I’d like to weigh in on “Take Back the Night.” I read the words: empower, chant, march, discussion, healing, and awareness.

I fail to see how any of those words will change the violent nature of a rapist. From the dating world, women should realize that men don’t often change (women don’t either), hence the term “repeat offender.”

So, since words, and trying to bring about change have little effect, what is my suggestion?

How does one stop a violent criminal who intends to do you harm? Firearms, and the knowledge, confidence, and skill to use them.

A firearm is a tool that can apply a force in a bad situation. It can equal/tilt the odds.

Rape, domestic violence, and similar crimes are about control. A firearm takes control away from the perpetrator, and puts control in the hands of the person whose life and well being are on the line.

I know ‘the Left’ is always screaming about violence and how bad it is, but sometimes it is necessary.

You are the only person that can safeguard Your rights and life. Nothing is more immediately useful for protecting your life than a firearm.

— John Pocock
Senior mechanical engineering major

Rabbits are our friends, should not be on dinner tables

In your 10-16-06 “Stating the Obvious” article it was written: “Thumbs up to the campus Farm Market for expanding its selection of fine meats to include rabbit.

Way to go, Thumper, for making your way onto our dinner tables.” I thought The Collegian should know that I found this very offensive. I am the owner of a Himalayan rabbit.

I have had Sofie for 15 years. She is not only a family pet, but a loveable friend and companion. She is extremely smart and beautiful. I found it extremely offensive, rude, and barbaric that The Collegian would praise the fact that these animal friends are now being murdered so that they can “make their way onto our dinner tables.”

The Collegian should think next time of the consequences that can follow by glorifying the fact that an individual’s animal friend is slaughtered and for making fun of this horrific act.

— Renee Poynter
Senior nursing major

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