‘A CHURCH IS A CHURCH’

“College of William & Mary Head Resigns, Raises Diversity Issues in Resignation Letter,” Feb. 13, 2008

 Some educators are being politically correct to the point of having no common sense. Why would you remove a cross from a church? I am a Christian and if I were to attend a service/function at a synagogue, I would expect Torah Scrolls to be there, some men to wear yarmulkes, songs to be sung in Hebrew and to be surrounded by Judaic symbolism. It isn’t about me! To put it simply, a church is a church.

 —Jill Forest

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION HIGHLIGHTS ISSUE OF RACE

“Obama Says ‘Yes, We Can!’ But Among Hispanic Voters: Can He?” Feb. 12, 2008

 There is something I do not understand from the comments of my Latino brothers and sisters with respect to Sen. Obama. Why do you think a White woman will represent your interests better than a man of color? This so-called friction between and among Latinos is something I grew up with in New York City. I am Puerto Rican. And I know firsthand of the racism and color issues within the Latino community. These issues are the 800-lb. monsters in the room that we refuse to talk about. I am sad and glad that these issues are coming to forefront now. Maybe our community will finally begin to face itself.

 —Ely Dorsey

CONSIDER NONTRADITIONAL PATHS TO THE PRESIDENCY

 “ACE: Significant Efforts Needed to Improve Diversity in College Presidency Ranks,” Feb. 8, 2008

 I would hope that consideration be given to nontraditional avenues to the presidency. In addition to trying to increase the number of minorities and women in deanships, colleges and universities should look to other senior leadership positions such as university advancement and student affairs when considering candidates for the presidency.

 —Rickey N.McCurry

HIGH TUITION OFTEN FURTHER BURDENS LOWER INCOME STUDENTS