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Delivered to The Print via intercampus mail on Feb. 9
Dear Editors,
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Our concern lies not with the irresponsible acts of our immature and undisciplined “leaders,” but
rather, with a disturbing pattern which seems to be prevalent among our leaders in general. Corrup
tion and illegitimate activity permeates our leadership from top to bottom. Whether it is the governor,
a senator, or a mayor, it seems that no one is capable of maintaining a higher standard these days. We
believe the only way to stop this vicious cycle is to make examples of the leadership who are found
guilty of any act not commensurate with their position. As (Political Science Instructor) Dean Darris
has said in one of our classes with him, “You can delegate authority but never responsibility.” Our
leaders should be held accountable for their actions. Because they are examples to their subordinates,
they ought to be severely punished for their reprehensible actions.
Loren Brown
Isaiah Ferrer
Editorial Policy
Editors,
I applaud you for your recent article regarding the J
drinking of some of the members of our student governiM
student of political science, I believe it is important that the!
are aware of the activities of their representatives whether!
illegal or not. The fact that people are not outraged, and th!
students are not being punished, says more about our sociJ
higher level than people realize. Why are these students oi
held accountable for their illegal actions?
The fact that they were off campus, and not engaging inn
that represent the college, does not excuse the fact that then
were illegal by Oregon state law. If they can’t abide by the I m
can they be trusted to represent us? This goes for all peopkl
forms of government.
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Why is it that we allow them to break the law, and make a
for them when they do? Are we then just encouraging son
we are supposed to prevent? That is, the creation of an elitel
of people who have special privileges because of their rank!
thority. Why should they not face the same consequences asl
else? I’ve heard that people believe that The Print has a w
for the student government, but maybe that is a sign that J
eminent should watch itself more closely, since they are in
scrutiny of the public eye. Thank you very much for prinl
article.
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Kasondra Karr
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Students
To the editors of The Clackamas
Print,
I found the article in Feb. 4,
2009, about students drinking off
campus very repugnant.
Have we become a police gov
erning society? What one does in
the privacy of their own-home is
their own business. If these people
are to be disciplined for anything,
it should be for their stupidity of
posting their illegal activities in a
public forum.
These people will be disci
plined by the way the teachers
and others peers react to them due
to this article.
Debi Schultz
Student
Editors,
I believe what the ASG mem
bers did was wrong and should be
punished for it.
Lucas Teytmeier
Student
Dear Editor,
The ASG needs to be held responsible for their actions. fl
they are backing up'their illegal actions by saying they!
I think it is wrong for the underage ASG members to be drink
ing. Also, I think they should be punished or something because
that is unfair. I am-certain any other underage student caught doing
that would be expelled or suspended.
in a private residence, and the event had no associations!
ASG, they are undergae. When you take a public office, ani
supposed to represent a body of people, you are held told
Moe L. Mann
Dear Editor,
I know a few of the students involved in this situation, and it’s
disappointing to know these leaders were involved in underage
drinking. It’s sad to know that our leaders got caught up in the way
of the world, because they are supposed to be the leaders - the ones
we as students look up to.
The reality of the situation is that it happens; no matter how much
we deny underage drinking, it happens. I do feel bad for these stu
dents, but it’s an eye opener to everyone that underage drinking does
happen. I don’t think the administration should punish the students
involved. I think these kids will get enough heat from the staff and
fellow classmates. They don’t need to be punished, but they do need
to realize they shouldn’t be posting pictures of their underage drink
ing parties. That’s not something a so-called leader should do.
Amy Kuper
Student
standards, and need to act as such.
Especially with their “Alcohol Awareness” coming up,I
you think it’s a tad ridiculous? I find it hypocritical that!
would be doing this. Does it become okay to do anything il
as long as the act is done in a private residence? I’m till
government (at any level) getting away with doing illegal al
ties. While I don’t think they should step down, I do thinkl
should be held accountable, and at least issue apologies ini
of excuses.
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Kris Fitz
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Editors,
I am writing to you about the story “Student leader’s!
drinking causes campud buzz,” After reading the story I donl
it should have been published because they were not on I
and this was on their own time. The school and students don't
to know the details of the “ASG” members’ lives.
David Kilyukk
Student
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