To the Editor:

We feel that the students who took place in the activism, applauded by both [University President] Fr. [Jeffrey] Von Arx and FUSA Senate, deserve to have their voices printed more directly in The Mirror. This is
We feel that the students who took place in the activism, applauded by both [University President] Fr. [Jeffrey] Von Arx and FUSA Senate, deserve to have their voices printed more directly in The Mirror. This is a compilation of statements posted on The Mirror office on Sept. 30, 2009.

“Hey Mirror, Be a lending voice for respect and equality of women and men — If this sort of speech were directed at another group, for example, Catholics, would the Mirror be just as happy to publish it? — WOW!! — This is NOT okay — This is NOT FUNNY This is a serious situation that happens to people. This is offensive and unintelligent. Is this the ONLY representation of men on this campus? — This reflects on us…and is not who we are! — I am a girl, I am proud to have sex. No walk of shame , girls can have sex too. — — This article is disgusting and a disgrace. Women are not an object to be conquered. — Although I’m all for freedom of speech, you are a disgrace to all who call themselves men. — The “shame” here is that you would so publically voice such mean sentiments. EDIT YOURSELF. STOP PROMOTING VIOLENCE. — That “victim” is someone’s daughter. She is not a statistic or a joke. She could be your sister — Not in my name. — She is a person, not a story. She is a person, not a headache. — Reasoning like this is the reason for rape – Disgusting, degrading, demeaning, inhumane. 1 in 4 college women are victims of sexual assault. – Completely TASTELESS. An insult to especially traumatized rape victims! — I’m a male. This is not my voice. I am here to learn, not victimize. — Lack of respect does not a man make you. A distinct lack of taste doesn’t make a humorous article. — I can’t believe someone would actually print this… — Just because I’ve allowed myself to be your friend’s victim, doesn’t mean I am yours, or that I am any longer his. — I am not a victim anymore. — It is attitudes like this that encouraged the behavior of the guy that tried to make me be his victim. — Not once did I see the word WOMAN. Not once did I see any respect. I see no compassion. I see no intelligence — Demeaning and disgusting. We are what we write, say and do. Is this the FU you want?”

Please understand that just because the most recent “He Said/She Said” featured less offensive language, does not mean those hurt are able to forgive and forget.

Sincerely,
Anonymous


Ed. Note: It is not normally our policy to publish anonymous letters, but this one was given an exception to provide a voice for this group.

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