Wednesday, November 11, 1992
OPINION UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Peltier story was one-sided, drippy
Every story I've read until now about the Leonard Peltier case has had at least a few quotes from FBI agents, except for the one in the Nov. 5 Kansan. Was the FBI unreachable? Or would quoting them have dampened the crusade? The cheerful, feature-like writing complete with a dripy love story almost made me forget I was reading about an attempted killer.
I suppose we're all supposed to feel sorry for Leonard Peltier. But before you get all weepy, consider that Leonard Peltier admits that he was firing at FBI agents. It's just that none of his bullets were stopped by someone's torso. Oh.
Leonard Peltier probably will be free soon. He's got Mikhail Gorbachev, Robert Redford, the media, Congress and the ideology of victimization on his side.
Folks, the best way to stay out of prison is to avoid shooting at FBI agents. If you can't handle that, then prison is where you belong. Had I for whatever reason shot at FBI agents, I would expect nothing less than to spend the rest of my life in prison. Why should it be any different for Leonard Peltier? Attempted murder is just as much of a crime as murder.
A line-up like that could get Charles Manson out of prison. I hope cooler heads prevail.
David Wilson
David Wilson Kansas City, Mo. sophomore
Long lines may deter voter faith
The real losers in the election were the voters who were stuck at the polls for two, three and even four hours waiting to vote. After the endless tirade of commercials urging us to vote, it seems like a sick kid that anyone who dared to answer the call would have been forced to endure more than a short wait to cast a ballot. I got to vote easily. I know others who didn't have that luxury.
The election commissioners knew that registration was proceeding at a record pace. So why weren't they ready? How many people do you think lost faith in the system when they didn't even get to cast a ballot until after a local news reporter had informed them that Clinton had the election locked up? Personally, I don't think I would have had the patience that they had. I, in a very American way, would have left in disgust an hour and a half.
Those who run the election locations have two years to figure out a solution. I have a feeling that if the same backup occurs again, we will
lose a great deal of voices. Next time please plan for the before and after rush. Better yet, start pushing for weekend elections, when the people who matter in this country would have a better chance to reach the polls in an even distribution.
Were weools to listen? I think not yet. But the American people don't like to be jerked around. They proved that by throwing George Bush out of the White House. Let's just hope they don't voice their dissatisfaction in 1996 by staying home when the weather is lousy.
Donna Kirk Lawrence graduate student
Lawrence graduate student
Editorial content inaccurate, slanted
I was very disappointed by Monday's International Perspective, which was an excerpt from a United Arab Emirates newspaper. The excerpt was the most inaccurate, one-sided piece of anti-Israel propaganda I have ever seen in the Kansan.
The editorial declared that Israel was "an illegal presence created by force and conspiracy."
That view is contrary to decency and morality, not to mention international law. Israel has the same right to exist as does France, the United States or any other nation. It is the right of the Kansan, of course, to print what it wishes. Unlike Monday's piece of propaganda in International Perspective, however, I would hope that in the future editors, are more discerning about what goes into the Kansan.
■ Mike Silverman
Omaha, Neb., sophomore
Omaha,veo... KU needs to open eyes to all groups
This year the Board of Class Officers (BOCO), held their freshman elections on Oct. 6 and 7. These dates happened to coincide with the most important Jewish holiday of the year, Yom Kippur, the day of atonement. I found out about this event from a Jewish friend of mine who was running for BOCO secretary. She was going to come home with me for the holiday, but upon realizing when the elections were, felt pressure to campaign anyway. When she told me this, I was heartbroken, Outraged, I called the dean of student life, who referred me to the senior president of BOCO, who politely informed me that I was too late and nothing could be done. "Do you realize," I asked, "that the Jewish vote will virtually be eliminated from this election?" This is as if you told all African Americans or Asians that they could not vote. How can you expect a class officer to represent an
entire student body when a major position of it is unable to contribute its input?" She apologized, shrugging her shoulders. "I just had no idea," she sighed, "and now it's too late."
She had no idea. It was too late. Perhaps. But why did she not know? Why was she not informed? Everywhere I turn I see lack of awareness. It is not that face much overdiscrimination, but rather other issue. People simply do not know.
I am the first Jewish student ever to have joined Kappa Alpha Theta at KU. At first I found this position very intimidating. Our biggest party of the year was The Christmas Formal, and each Christmas the house ordered a beautiful Christmas tree to sit in the living room. Needless to say, these traditions made me uneasy. I was a new freshman, and I did not know if it was my place to question the rules of the house. However, I knew I could not stay in a house that continued these traditions. So I said something. All of a sudden, everything changed. The Christmas formal is now called the Winter Formal and from now on a Hanukkah Menorah will sit by the window right next to the Christmas tree. This was when I first began to realize that if you do not vocalize and act upon your concerns, nobody will know to help.
I am by no means perfect. There have been times in my life when I chose to remain ignorant about certain issues as well. For instance, it had never occurred to me that Columbus Day could be offensive to the Native Americans, who are the true founders of the United States, or that to African Americans, July 4 does not symbolize independence, but instead horrible memories of slavery.
Even with the NAACP, the ERA and the move toward political correctness, this world needs work. Certain groups are simply not gaining a fair share of consideration from the more elite, powerful forces in this nation—often referred to as the government. The University of Kansas is an open-minded campus. However, being open and being aware are two different things. An election was scheduled by students on a day when many of them did not have an equal opportunity to vote. Jewish holidays are recorded on every single calendar; there is no excuse. But Jewish Americans, along with many other minority Americans become socialized to accept their fate without question, without argument, because "there is nothing I can do." However, there is something we can do. We can continue to educate and to voice our concerns. Maybe one day the rest of the world will join us.
Vered Hankin Overland Park sophomore
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