Your Turn Letters to the Editor

William Huszar has made some bad mistakes while opinion editor this semester. It started last month when he had a rant about three 1980s cartoons that were the definition of a generation’s identity. Then the next week he decided to write nonsense about whatever would drew attention to himself. That got me a little worried, but earlier this month he wrote another op-ed about limiting the First Amendment.

But the last straw came last Thursday when Huszar allowed Michael Raftery a medium to voice his principles. I am an acquaintance with Raftery, and I would never restrict his free speech, but I would never give a forum to express it. Every word that Raftery says is borderline treason. If you want to talk about a loony lefty, Raftery is a known supporter of superhero wresters in masks. Giving this man a forum is only promoting terrorism and luchadors.

Jason Blair wrote plagiarized and fabricated lies about stories that took place set in locations he had never been to. Blair would never agree to give Raftery a story unless Blair made it up first.

Who is to blame for the biggest mistake in the history of The Commonwealth Times? It is none other then luchador sympathizer William Huszar. He should be ashamed to be give such an insane man an influence in a school sponsored newspaper. I know it is difficult to advocate your newspaper when the only topic you have is a homecoming controversy.

Here is my solution: If you want people to read your newspapers, do what Jason Blair would do: Make it up. Next time I pick up the paper I want to say, “Bush Eats Babies” or “Raftery Named Homecoming Queen.” That is sure to generate interest, and Blair would give you a thumbs up.

Kristopher Goad

To whom it may concern:

In response to the article “Homecoming controversy,” (Feb. 8) I was a part of the Homecoming Court this year and have been actively involved with VCU activities and events for the past three years. I currently serve as the co-director of the Activities Programming Board, which might I add is not responsible for Homecoming.

Although this year was said to be the most competitive, I would like to say things did get out of control. I understand that Ms. Heather Safley and Ms. Juliet Ford got disqualified for their intense campaigning that was done mostly by their sorority sisters, but if you ask the students that were going through the student commons those days, they felt attacked. These two young ladies are very sweet girls that meant no harm by what was done; but the point of the matter is harm was done.

Another point that I see was not addressed in your article was the point system that we as candidates had. What the students of VCU did not see was that we got points for being the most spirited at events or having the most signatures, and it was these competitions that brought Ms. Monica Motley to the top and got her crowned as the VCU 2007 Homecoming Queen. I feel that all of the bashing that Ms. Motley has taken for the disqualification of the two candidates is neither deserved nor necessary.

If anything should be said about Ms. Motley it should be that she brought a positive message and furthermore, still intends to carry it out. Ms. Motley represents the student body in many ways and campaigned in the theme of diversity which VCU is known for having. I feel that we should all be happy for Ms. Motley and MOVE ON!

Also, I would like to add that it is very rude of the editors and writers of the CT to do a front page and feature story on the Homecoming drama and not on the week of events. Maybe if the CT focused more on events that VCU have for our students and cover them in a timely fashion, our students would go support the 200-plus organizations we have and their events. Its things like this newspaper that links the students to what’s going on at VCU. The majority of our students are off campus, and this newspaper keeps them in the loop. So instead of writing about the latest VCU scandal and negativity of VCU, maybe we should focus on what VCU has to offer and is doing for the students.

Thank you,

Taryn E Anthony