I thank The Daily Tar Heel editorial board for its critique of student government leaders, though I would argue that our primary mistake was failing to take Vice Chancellor Crisp’s intervention entirely seriously.
On Thursday, The Daily Tar Heel’s editorial board published an editorial calling for student leaders to fight for self-governance. Their central claim was that Vice Chancellor Crisp’s memo on separation is overreach. As such, they urged student leaders not to capitulate.
On Friday, Jan. 27, President Trump issued an executive order that severely restricts immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries and the admission of refugees to the United States.
When I saw The Daily Tar Heel front cover had a “Make America Great Again” hat on it, I immediately picked it up, very surprised that a pro-Trump article would make the front page.
The Feb. 1 opinion piece “UNC administrators mishandled Trump’s ban” left out important facts.
I am writing in response to the opinion piece “UNC administrators mishandled Trump’s ban.” I agree with the need for the UNC community to respond strongly to this development.
TO THE EDITOR I think we have lost sight of reason’s light It’s true Reagan once said, “We must fight.” But not with each other. I should treat you as my brother. Or my sister. Call old men mister. An old lady should be ma’am. We all fall under Uncle Sam. With all this division, Of course there has been a collision. We need to make a decision. To forgive, to accept, To love and respect. This should be something we expect. “But they don’t, So we won’t!” Has become our nation’s rallying cry. Do we honestly even try? Or has all this gone to die? Stand up for what you believe in, yes. Without that we’d be in a mess. But, if someone disagrees with your view, You should listen, debate, Pause, then educate. Don’t give in to the bait. I’m discussing all people who identify only by political spectrums. Kindly remove your head from your rectums. Neither side has a monopoly on hate. Quit using pronouns to speak of the other side. Call their names in conversation, And extend your arms wide With an invitation To a civilized chat Not a bout on the wrestling mat. I leave you with this: Listen First. Remember this verse, And don’t make the problem any worse. Lane Dougherty Senior Chinese
TO THE EDITOR: Many progressive members of the UNC community are appalled and despairing at the continued backward policies of the N.C.
TO THE EDITOR: We, faculty at UNC, thank you for the message you sent on behalf of the University regarding the recent executive order that severely curtails the rights and movements of immigrant and non-immigrant visa holders from several countries.
The best way to compare the poll numbers of two different entities, to control for their differing levels of name recognition, is to look at their net favorability ratings.
Almost every day we hear about a tragedy in some corner of the world. While we hope a life-threatening event never occurs on our campus, we must always be prepared.
I consider myself an immigrant. I was born and raised in Kenya.
Last Monday’s event with Chen Guangcheng, the “barefoot lawyer” from China, should have been attended by every student on the campus of UNC.
We hear the phrases “conflict of interest” and “pay to play” with such frequency that they have ceased to have an impact.
The 1875 Page Act. The 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act. The 1922 Cable Act.
About the Jan. 23 editorial, “Marching Mindfully”:
When I saw the Bolin Creek documentary (featured in your Jan. 23 article) at the ArtsCenter, I was floored.
President Donald Trump took immediate and counterproductive steps on day six of his administration to appease the hateful, anti-immigrant faction among his supporters by announcing immediate and rapid changes to U.S. border security and immigration enforcement.
For millennia, people have congregated in bathhouses or in the coffee house to exchange ideas. Public exchange of ideas has always been a necessity.
This week, the North Carolina General Assembly is returning for its “Long Session.” It goes without saying that the General Assembly has had a shameful track record over the last year.
