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Show WedNEsdAy, April 27, 1988 CkRONtcU Columnist should help, not criticize review of the night's perverse tribute, I knew compassion was not the theme of the night when the front page of the Chronicle displayed so many tents Editor. I am writing in response to Kent Anderson's April 24 editorial. Kent, I must agree with how you felt when you condominiums. first showed up to the vigil for the homeless. Upon scanning the situation, I certainly didn't see anyone who seemed particularly concerned about the "topic" for the evening, nor did I feel that sleeping in a tent was all that symbolic of homelessness--- I thought I would be sleeping on the grass or in a doorway. However, the tents don't need to detract from the positive things that took place. Unfortunately I can only write about my perspectives, I cannot, nor will I, make assumptions about others. This is one of the first times I've actually tried to become involved about an issue I felt was important. The 20 hours I am volunteering may not mean much to you, but hopefully it will to someone who can't get a job because heshe can't read the application. From talking personally with the I met someone who actually scaled out of the hellhole of speakers, homelessness. I also learned about some of the political options available to help the hundreds and hundreds of men, women and children in this state get out of the streets and into a permanent home, job and school. Kent, calling this a "Symbolic Night of Uselessness" is unfair. You reported on an event that you left before it got started. You also placed judgment on everyone's motives for being there as There probably was someone there with that attitude. However, how many people did you actually talk to and ask why they self-servin-g. had come? If you are unsatisfied with the results of this effort, I challenge you to organize a project that you feel will directly affect the homeless in our city. However, don't do something just because someone challenged you in the editorial section of the Chronicle, but put out some effort because of your outrage that people, like you and I, are without basic necessities to sustain life. Anne Larsson Senior-physi- cal constructed across the lawn like A more suitable gesture would have included a potato soup dinner and a few cold walls, or perhaps some newspaper-covere- d benches for beds. Then compassion could be felt by all those who learned of the event Although some small amount of money was raised and good intent was there, the participants should not have insulted the homeless with a designer camp gear party. A donation of clothing, time or food would have accomplished more. Ronald Cooper Senior-econom- ics Anderson lacking social proficiency Editor: If Kent Anderson's column in Monday's paper had been written in the Pecorellian spirit of gratuitous ad hominem abuse, I would have applauded it as a fine example of work in its genre. Unfortunately, however, I got the sinking feeling while reading it that poor Kent has finally tumbled over the edge. He's taking himself seriously; a grave error under any circumstances but a terminal condition in Kent's case. If Kent's column is the best rationalization he can come up with for his own social incompetence, he needs to give up editorials "and start writing speeches for defrocked Reaganites. science Junior-politi- cal There's no room Editor: Nothing angers me more than the plight of the homeless people in the United States. And although I've never done anything to help, except to give a beggar some change on West Temple during a snowstorm, I feel I have to complain about the participants of Friday night's wonderfully rude vigil for the homeless people of this state. Long before I read Kent Anderson's CHOSEN PEOPl education has changed dramatically, at least in Utah. I find it difficult to believe and, in fact, appalling that in a state dominated by the LDS church whose main emphasis, according to Ezra Taft o Friday's Chronicle story on the Iran-Ira- q war protest brought back unpleasant memories of the 1960s and similar ridiculous demonstrations on our campuses. I'm beginning to believe anything goes at the University of Utah, anti-aparthe- id U. investments were any of their business) were allowed here last year and banned by California's Berkeley campus. That's sad company to be in. real life? Consider the possibility that this class is indeed necessary. Is it fair to limit such erudition to merely 10 students per quarter? What about the multitudes that are desperately seeking to gain independence from their overbearing families? I While agree that gaining independence is an integral part of the college experience, I contend that it is part of the extracurricular learning process. It seems that the Living Environment lab is simply a grown-u- p version of playing house and it has no place in a university curriculum. Aileen McNichols Graduate o o o o o o open-minde- try o o INTERNATIONAL WEEK 1988 d. air-heade- d. Family. International Wednesday Terrell Blackburn U. Medical Center - Todays menu : Tattie Scones " and Cultures 10-2p- m Potatoes and Onions will the COMMUNITY SERVICE INTERNSHIPS sale at old be exhibited on MTV spot places and See the 9-2p- m - Last day of Foreign Film Festival. Union Theatre 7pm Ginger and Fred by Frederico Fellini in Italian and 9pm Ivan the Terrible by Sergei Eisensteins in Russian Quarter 1989 Sponsored by THE LOWELL BENNION COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER g - Asian Each intern will plan and implement a community service project and will be expected to commit to 20 flexible hours per week. There is a $300 stipend per quarter. APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 2 or pick up application at 270 Univ. Union Contact Irene Fisher 581-481- 1 These opportunities were made possible through the Salt Lake Rotary Foundation T-S- " (Rain - Union Main lobby) - More Videos from your favorite 1988-Sprin- student-chemis- know university campuses pride themselves on being the domain of the This one free thinkers and looks more like the nest of the The most disturbing fact is that we allow Khomeini supporters on this campus at all. I'm sure that means harboring Knadafi supporters, too. The next in line could only be tuition credits for the Manson - Different Nations the Union patio Fall PEACL. Benson, is on the family, that this university finds it necessary to offer such a "course." Is it that Utah parents are incapable of teaching their children about Editor: It is very heartening to learn that the family and consumer studies department has taken steps to alleviate the problem of academic probation at the University of Utah-- at least for 10 lucky "students." In its infinite wisdom, the U. now offers a three-cred- it class titled, Living Environment Lab, in which students "learn to cook for one another, manage finances and deal with unexpected living expenses." Editor: I PERSUADING PALESTINIANS TOWARD Living lab is mere adult play house for Khomeinites since demonstrations by students (as if Homeless don't party in camps GOfe Apparently the purpose of higher Andrew Holloway especially therapy Paqe Seven dance 7:15pm Dance Bldg 322 - Three Days till International Night - Be There or Be Lost oooopppopo innnnnnnnnnr o |
