TO THE EDITOR:
Tuesday, I cast my SBP ballot for UNC football head coach Paul Hilton “Butch” Davis as a symbolic gesture representing my displeasure with the ridiculous nature of this year’s campaign for student body president.
After reading The Daily Tar Heel’s coverage of the campaign, I could not cast a ballot for any of the SBP candidates in good conscience. A number of the ideas tossed about by all of the candidates, per usual, are ridiculous and are not feasible.
Further, I read about the Board of Elections hearing at which the disqualification of Rick Ingram was considered. The hearing was described as “bizarre” and was centered on the candidate campaigning in a “malicious and harmful manner.”
My sincere hope is that the article is a parody of actual events; this is not a middle school popularity contest. Frankly, we’re all adults and need to act like it. I find it difficult to take any of these concerns seriously and I am fearful for the future of my country if these are the political leaders of tomorrow.
Additionally, I read that candidate Ian Lee is in direct violation of the Student Code. The incompetence of the BOE continues a trend of ineptitude stretching back for years.
Candidates: thanks but no thanks, I hope you resign on your first day and appoint Butch Davis.
Jason Sutton
Senior
Political Science
John Eick
Senior
Political Science, Public Policy
