Policy needs changes, but no need to force guilt

TO THE EDITOR:

Joe Kostka’s arguments in his letter to the editor (“Students deserve better seats, less wasted time,” Dec. 3) seem to be largely justified in regards to the ticket distribution problem but his response to Stephen Bloemeke (“Student attendance at games not that important,” Dec. 2) defeats itself.

He argues that Bloemeke should not “bash the fans” yet proceeds to derisively suggest that those who do not display school spirit must be “playing hopscotch” at their dorms.

Although he didn’t mean this literally, the implication is that those who do not support UNC athletic teams must be doing less exciting things with their time.

Kostka’s sarcastic comment squarely justifies Bloemeke’s accusation that individuals are attempting to “force guilt” on (or at least belittle) those who choose not to attend.

Sentiments reflecting the jab that Kostka inserted in his letter seem to be a common thread within the University community if the newspaper’s articles and editorials are properly reflective of the community’s opinions. That’s fine.

 And let me be clear, Jennifer O’Neill’s explanation of what it means to be a college sports fan in her letter to the editor (“Bloemeke’s letter misses the point of college basketball,” Dec. 3) may be correct and justify her being one.

Bloemeke may have “an absolute lack of understanding of what makes fans passionate about their teams.”

But who cares? Bloemeke doesn’t and I don’t either. That’s the point.



Graham Clay
Freshman
Philosophy, Business