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You stop the buck
The Student Senate yesterday issued a statement praising the cooperation displayed by ROTC cadets and peaceful protesters during a recent ROTC review.
The statement was issued by a University student senate that is governing a calm University in a nation of riot-ridden campuses.
Each action of the "old-but-new left" becomes progressively more daring—yet none have been violent. How much longer will it be before discontent is manifested by violence, instead of street theaters?
One question remains-is this the calm before the storm?
Campus radicals seem to fall into two categories.
There are those who sincerely want to open lines of communication with the KU administration for a better and more
effective University. They are working within the structure and working hard. To these people the University owes a great debt. These people are looking out for you as you sit complacently.
The second category is that of the campus militant. The militant of this campus tries hard, but he can't quite make it hasn't made it as a disruptive factor until now. He can only be disruptive if you the student body allow it.
There are people on this campus ready and waiting to raise hell and raze buildings. It can happen. The mob-psychology theory will never be outdated.
The storm is brewing. If the phrase—cliche "keep your cool" ever applied, it applies now, at KU.
Think about it. The buck stops with you.
UDB flunks test
The University Disciplinary Board (UDB), yesterday, revealed its insensitivity to the atmosphere of dissent and unrest in which this University has been placed.
KU has been blindly lead to its first moment of confrontation.
Acting as safeguard against criticism was the UDB's decision to let the three radicals, charged with disrupting a University function, decide whether or not the meeting should have been semi-open to the public.
The UDB failed to realize that a meeting open to only three categories of persons would be considered discriminatory by the radicals.
Thus, what the UDB planned as a shifting of responsibility, only added fire to the radical cause.
The spectators, warned that the meeting was closed left the meeting after it was postponed to meet an hour later.
But the radicals left with the intention of foraging the University to recruit sympathizers to disrupt the Strong Hall meeting.
Other students warned members of the UDB of radicals' new intentions concerning Strong Hall. But the UDB remained content to allow dissent to swell although it still had the power to declare the meeting open.
A small militia of angry radicals later invaded the Strong Hall meeting at which the UDB, firm in its commitment and fearful of disruption decided not to have its meeting.
The UDB should have sensed the uniqueness of its pending case. From the start, it should have forsaken its tradition of closed meetings. The disruption which it hoped to prevent has been increased.
The radicals should accept their punishment in the tradition of true "civil disobedience."
"UDB nonchalance and close-minded "radicals" are unnecessary and unrealistic.
KU needs responsibility in its student body and administration.
Michael L. Nagel
Kansan Staff Writer
Readers' write
We, the undersigned students of the University of Kansas, wish to state publicly that we not only deplore but are "fed up" with the actions of a minute segment of this student body. Actions which interfere with the rights of others are not to be condoned but severely condemned.
Our basic stance, and what we believe to be the stance of the student body as a whole, is one of moderation, a moderation which protects the rights of all, be they ROTC or SDS members. All individuals and groups have the right to act in a peaceful manner and that small element which attempts to violate these rights should not be countenanced in the least. We are not always in agreement with certain individuals and elements on this campus, but that in no way diminishes their right to assemble peacefully, and that includes ROTC reviews.
As this spring has progressed, we moderates, in conjunction with the silent majority of the student body, have seen our school enveloped in increasing turmoil because of these flagrant violations of the rights of others. Like most moderates, we have only observed and remained silent. We, however, are no longer content to hold our peace. Instead, we have become radical moderates who are sick and tired of seeing the name of our University blackened by the irresponsible actions of a small segment of the student population. These irresponsible few have consistently demonstrated their contempt for the rights of others, and by their reprehensible actions, have served no worthy cause except the possible gratification of their own egotistical desires.
They do not speak for us. In view of the insignificance of their campus following, they do do not speak for the majority of the student population. They speak only for an element which is incompatible with any democratic society. We protest their contempt for, and trespass of, the rights of their fellow students.
Clyde Toland President, Sachem Circle 1968-69
Kyle Vann
Editor, Kansas Engineer
1968-69
Mark Retonde, President Inter-Fraternity Council 1969-70
Chris Saricks
Editor, University Review
1968-69
Kay Harris President, Associated Women Students 1968-69
Mary Ann Boyle President, Inter-Residence Council 1968-69
Butch Lockard President, Association of University Residence Halls 1968-69
Elaine Greenock President, Mortar Board 1968-69
Chuck Loveland Chairman, All Student Council Elections Commission 1968-69
Pete Woodsmall President, Inter-
Fraternity Council, 1968-69
Barb Blee President, Panhellenic Association 1969-70
Clif Conrad President, Student Body 1968-69
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