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Issue date: 9/2/08 Section: Opinions
Treat everyone with dignity, respect
On Friday evening, I was downtown when I witnessed an incident that left me very unsettled.An elderly homeless gentleman asked a young man for money.
Instead of replying, "No, Sorry" or "Sure, here's $1," the young man began to ask the man repeatedly to "give him one good reason to give him money" in a tone of voice that was repulsive in its assumed superiority.
It sickens me to think a man my grandfather's age had to grovel in submission with a kid half his age over a measly buck. Not giving that man a dime would have been a much better option than treating him without respect.
My point is not at all to encourage people to give to panhandlers.
My point is to encourage all of my fellow students to treat all people with basic dignity and respect - it doesn't cost a thing, and it makes for a better world for everyone.
MARY SELLERS
Grad. Student, Atlanta
Education
Let 'true fans' enjoy the game
There are some traditions at the University that don't need to be spelled out.It is understood the best seats in the student section are reserved for students who show up early enough to get them. If you are going to show up halfway through the second quarter then demand you sit in your exact seats in the middle of the student section, at least cheer and watch the game.
Don't be like the two girls who had the event staff escort them to their seats, kick my friends out, stand there for 15 minutes talking about their drunken night, and then leave again. Don't ruin the game for a true fan who has stood in the blistering heat for two hours prior to kickoff, just because you were tailgating too hard to get there on time.
LAUREN JOHNSTON
Junior, Lilburn
Fashion Merchandising
Day games pose health threats
The Univ. needs to rethink its policy about September day games.
Anyone who attended the Georgia Southern game this weekend saw how many people lost consciousness from the heat. With concessions lines obscenely long and no water fountains in sight, day games at this time of year are bound to pose health risks for fans.
The University would better serve its supporters - and athletes - by scheduling these games at night when temperatures are not so dangerous.
CAITLIN McLAUGHLIN
Senior, Raleigh, N.C.
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DJ
posted 9/02/08 @ 6:10 AM EST
I completely agree with you Caitlin!! but given that it would probably be hard to schedule all September college games in the evening (due to big tv contracts of course) i think the blame is on the overpriced beverages and absence of water fountains. (Continued…)
It's party time
posted 9/02/08 @ 8:48 AM EST
You're right Caitlin. I was unconscious by the third quarter. But that was mainly due to the large amount of bourbon I snuck in. College - no parents. (Continued…)
Busted
posted 9/02/08 @ 3:47 PM EST
Mary,
The old man is a bum, and has lost his opportunity to receive respect. When he is a productive member of society, he probably won't encounter such demeaning scenarios. (Continued…)
Oh well
posted 9/02/08 @ 7:03 PM EST
Lauren,
I agree with you but it is the sad truth that if you have the hours at UGA...you can possibly get what you want. On the contrary, I have well over 130 UGA hours and I don't have a parking space or good student tickets (not even close). (Continued…)
STIMULUSXRESPONSE
posted 9/03/08 @ 10:46 AM EST
To Lauren 'True Fan' Johnston... if you're a Junior, you should know by now that UGA football games are not about football... they are an event for all the self-glorified, attention hungry, booze hound social whores. (Continued…)
agreed
posted 9/03/08 @ 12:42 PM EST
Lauren- I agree wholeheartedly with you. I too have been hassled by people who obviously had no interest whatsoever in a football game.
It seems like a pretty easy fix to me. (Continued…)
Self-glorified, attention hungry, booze hound social whore
posted 9/03/08 @ 1:25 PM EST
Alright this is ridiculous...I'm one of the girls who Lauren Johnston was referring to in her letter so let's get a few things straight:
1. I'm not in a sorority
2. (Continued…)
Cappie
posted 9/03/08 @ 1:27 PM EST
Hey Evan Chambers is a D-bag and Casey is a ho. Anyway, I just wanted to point out that the elite students of the University aka Greeks receive block seating based on the fact that we are better than all of you peasants. (Continued…)
rebecca
posted 9/03/08 @ 2:54 PM EST
I swear I will throw up if I see the phrase "true fan" one more time in the Red and Black.
Cappie
posted 9/03/08 @ 5:26 PM EST
Hey Kyle,
Obviously you hook up with non-greeks aka ugly sleees. Yeah I might get a few STD's, but I'm bonin the finest ho's on campus and it is well worth it. (Continued…)
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