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Issue date: 10/23/07 Section: Opinion
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In response to Ashley Bath's article titled "Event takes stab at terror" printed on Oct. 16:
Why only discuss radical Islam? Where were the flyers warning students about the dangers of radical Christianity, or even religious fundamentalism in itself? The College Republicans are doing a disservice to our campus by providing skewed information on terrorism. The College Republicans failed to recognize other non-Islamic terrorist groups. Do they really think that the only terrorists in this world are Muslim?
- Jessica Cordia posted Oct. 16
In response to Jess Rollins' article titled "Club's fliers, logo cause flap" printed Oct. 16:
I usually read The Standard with the obligatory grain of salt that I give all newspapers. I will normally pass up even the best opportunity to sling mud at Garretson, but this flier story interested me.
I find it difficult to believe that the students who put the promotional materials together had no idea that they would either be a)inappropriate or b)illegal. In this particular case, Dr. Jones was trying to save the students involved and the department from what could have been considered distasteful.
It is sad that an event that was funded by student fees had to stoop to this level. The advertisement was purposely over sensationalized instead of accurately depicting the event. Even if the club didn't realize that the advertisement was inappropriate, they should have known it was not legal. Have any of you ever heard of a copyright or a trademark? If not, I highly suggest a law class so you can understand and appreciate the concept of intellectual property.
I think my biggest call to respond to this particular story was the tone of the quotes from the Psychology Club. I could hear the faint ring of childlike whining. My advice to the Psychology Club: if you want to be treated professionally, then you need act like professionals.
- J. Johnson posted Oct. 16.
Why only discuss radical Islam? Where were the flyers warning students about the dangers of radical Christianity, or even religious fundamentalism in itself? The College Republicans are doing a disservice to our campus by providing skewed information on terrorism. The College Republicans failed to recognize other non-Islamic terrorist groups. Do they really think that the only terrorists in this world are Muslim?
- Jessica Cordia posted Oct. 16
In response to Jess Rollins' article titled "Club's fliers, logo cause flap" printed Oct. 16:
I usually read The Standard with the obligatory grain of salt that I give all newspapers. I will normally pass up even the best opportunity to sling mud at Garretson, but this flier story interested me.
I find it difficult to believe that the students who put the promotional materials together had no idea that they would either be a)inappropriate or b)illegal. In this particular case, Dr. Jones was trying to save the students involved and the department from what could have been considered distasteful.
It is sad that an event that was funded by student fees had to stoop to this level. The advertisement was purposely over sensationalized instead of accurately depicting the event. Even if the club didn't realize that the advertisement was inappropriate, they should have known it was not legal. Have any of you ever heard of a copyright or a trademark? If not, I highly suggest a law class so you can understand and appreciate the concept of intellectual property.
I think my biggest call to respond to this particular story was the tone of the quotes from the Psychology Club. I could hear the faint ring of childlike whining. My advice to the Psychology Club: if you want to be treated professionally, then you need act like professionals.
- J. Johnson posted Oct. 16.
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