Don’t criticize CPC for Saget show

Dear Editor:
In response to the September 13th staff editorial, “CPC Should Invest in New Funny Bone,” I have only one thing to say: If you don’t like it, don’t go.

The author of the “Funny Bone” article whined, “Why does the Campus Programming Council insist on bringing our childhood heroes to campus to do dirty comedy routines?” The answer: because these shows attract a huge number of students, and CPC tries to bring popular events and guests to campus. Just because the author of the article was shocked by the real-life Danny Tanner is no reason to mock and deride the work and dedication of the members of CPC.

CPC went through considerable trouble to organize and run the Bob Saget show; they even changed the venue at the last minute to allow more students to attend, and they did it all solely for the entertainment of Wash U students. The members of CPC don’t get paid for their work. They don’t do it because they want to get something out of it. They do it because they want to provide fun and entertaining activities for Wash U students. Working for CPC is essentially a form of community service on campus. Would the author of the “Funny Bone” article criticize the Campus Y for working for a charity that wasn’t the author’s personal favorite?

I can understand that the author may not have thought that the Bob Saget show was funny, but that’s no reason to slam CPC for doing their best. The author of the September 13th editorial wrote, “How about bringing some good comedy to campus? [...] Political humor would have been especially relevant this year, for example.” Judging by the filled-to-capacity attendance of the CPC show, I’d say that Bob Saget does seem relevant to students on campus.

The author of the “Funny Bone” editorial seems to be personally offended that a completely free show on campus wasn’t just what he or she was in the mood for. Grow up; if you don’t like it, leave. It would have just made it easier for the rest of us to enjoy the show.ÿÿÿÿÿÿÿ

-Matt Rubin
Class of 2007

[Editor's Note: There is no specific author for the staff editorial; it reflects the opinion of the Editorial Board.]

SL and SU agree

Dear Editor:
I just wanted to say, great article ["Make civic action a priority," Forum, Sept. 15]. Project Democracy has been doing an amazing job not only getting people registered but also reminding them of their civic duties. Even small things, like all of their listserv e-mails, constantly remind people of this.

Keep up the good work and let me know if I can be of any help with anything at all.

-David Ader
President, Student Union

Gun policy change

Dear Editor:
Gregg Keithley’s article, “The trouble with University gun policy,” is a refreshing approach to campus victim disarmament policy.ÿAs a first step, the University should consider allowing women who have concealed carry certificates to carry their firearms on campus.ÿThese certificates can only be obtained by people who receive proper firearms training, pass a background check, and are at least 23 years old. Adopting this policy is a small risk for the University that confers large benefits to women’s safety.

Criminals attack women because they tend to be smaller and weaker, and consequently are less able to fight back. Criminals can identify potentially dangerous victims. Today a criminal can feel comfortable about his own safety when victimizing women on campus, women walking off campus, or women driving cars with a University-issued parking permit.

A small change in University policy would force criminals to think twice.ÿThe formerly weak victim may now be capable of fighting back. Criminals won’t know which women are carrying guns.ÿWomen with guns will be protected because they can defend themselves with deadly force. Women without guns will be protected because criminals fear they might.

Others will suggest that moving in this direction is too dangerous.ÿThe only advice they can offer a woman who is about to be raped is to call 911 when it is all over. My advice is to shoot the thug. Which advice would you rather take?

-James Eaves-Johnson
Class of 1999

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