Letters to the Editor
Public outcry can influence policy on the war in Iraq
TO THE EDITOR:
I am an Army veteran who served eight years.
My response to those who condemned the war protest:
I understand your concerns about the "walkout" being ineffective. To a great extent my generation has forgotten "what it means" to protest.
It's not about hurting the University. (4 Comments)
Local businesses are what make college towns great
TO THE EDITOR:
I was first elated to open The Daily Tar Heel, for the seventh year as a UNC student, to see the annual "Carolina's Finest."
That was until I saw some of the so-called winners. Starbucks, Best Buy, Streets at Southpoint?! Call me an old fogey, but half of what makes Carolina great are the unique establishments, exploring the many hole-in-the-wall places and supporting local business. (25 Comments)
Immigrants don't have the same rights as U.S. citizens
TO THE EDITOR:
In response to "Attacking the wrong party" (March 17), the term "melting pot" does not refer to immigrants just coming to the United States, but "melting" or assimilating into our culture. If all immigrants who came to the U.S. would do so through legal means and would absorb into our population, most Americans would be far less critical. (20 Comments)
War protest was useful in promoting conversation
TO THE EDITOR:
I am writing in response to Chris Buchheit's letter to the editor ("Immediate withdrawal in Iraq would be detrimental," March 20). While I agree that a swift exit from Iraq would not be the best solution, I believe the protest was meant to be more symbolic of the increasing dissatisfaction Americans, especially young people, are feeling with our current situation. (8 Comments)
