The Red and Black

Issue date: 10/19/07 Section: Opinions

Dogs don't need 'V' punishment

In response to Jason Butt's Oct. 18 column, "Victory stomp gets Dogs reprimanded," who is to say the Bulldogs purposely stomped on the Vanderbilt "V" last Saturday after the last- second field goal made by Brandon Coutu?

It is natural for a place kicker to radiate away from the pile of offensive and defensive players after a kick. After a 40-yard field goal, the kicker was met by the team at the 40-yard line. The team coincidentally celebrated on the Vanderbilt "V." While our team may have football issues, don't ever question a team that has been built with such great character.


DANIEL FECKOURY
Senior, Newnan
Biology

Don't be a fool, wrap your tool

In response to Richard Hamm's Oct. 17 column, "Pharmacies make safer sex awkward," I disagree that pharmacy procedures are to blame for people not practicing safer sex. For people who are too timid to buy their contraceptives there are other ways, such as stopping by the University Health Center and picking up free condoms. And condoms can be bought online and delivered discreetly.

There are no excuses for not protecting yourself. So what if some granny gives you a side glance because you pick up a pack of Trojans? It's better than having to wait for the results of an HIV test or trying to decide what do about an unplanned pregnancy.


MELVINA KEMP
Alumna, Atlanta
Political Science

Minorities top Univ. priorities

It seems every other week there is an article in the paper about minority students. If it isn't about the need for more recruitment and awareness, then it's about trying to keep them in school.

Don't get me wrong, a diverse campus is great, but why does the minority dictate what the majority is to do? When can the University get past race and view everyone equally? An associate director was hired to "aid minority academic success rates." Is this because minority students take harder classes than everyone else? Why not just hire someone to help all students instead of just minorities? A solution for failing students is to tell them to study more or fail out, but expanding an already pointless Department of Intercultural Affairs sounds like a great idea, too. I hope this new director gets to the bottom of this because I'm getting really worried.


ERIC SHEPHERD
Senior, Griffin
Poultry Science

Condom tips for annoyed buyers

In response to Mr. Hamm's Oct. 17 column, "Pharmacies make safer sex awkward" - a bi-weekly 12-pack, really?

Dude, just hit up that economy pack of 36 and you'll be set for a month or so. Plus, go to Wal-Mart where those rubbers aren't locked away, and you'll save some cash so you can take her out to a nicer place before you work your magic.


WILL VERDECCHIA
Senior, Augusta
Physics

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