Note: This letter was sent to the Appalachian State University newspaper in response to an editorial by a professor claiming he was proud of his liberal label.


Dear Editor
The fact that liberal professors are so ingrained in our education system that the proudly wear their liberal label is disturbing. Professors seem to be forgetting something; it’s not their job to right perceived wrongs (read: putting convicted killers to death); it’s not their job to tell the “truth” (read: Bush is Hitler reincarnated).  Their job is to teach, that’s it.  Persons like Dr. Robinson would do well to stop attempting to brainwash their charges into perfect little liberal soldiers and let them think for themselves.  

The consequences of such indoctrination were made obvious by the disgraceful conduct of the students of Colombia University.  Two representatives from the Minutemen, a group of citizens who monitor the US border, (Something our “conservative” government won’t do) were interrupted when a group of students stormed the stage holding a sign saying “no one is illegal” a trickle became a flood and the stage was rushed and everything descended into chaos.  Such conduct was almost certainly the result of years of liberal professors brainwashing students into thinking the Minutemen were all goose-stepping Nazis, and as such it was ok to physically interrupt their right to free speech.

I conclude with a message to Dr. Robinson and his ilk.  This is a university not a political rally.  If you want to express your opinions you’re free to join Campus Democrats and scream your head off about how bad Bush is, outside the classroom.  Otherwise shut up and teach!

Graham Shaw is a Criminal justice major and can be reached at gs71170@appstate.edu.