Don’t post suspects’ photos

I am a sophomore here at NCSU and I read this paper as much as possible. Usually I skip past the stuff that doesn’t interest me, but I had to stop at the rape story on Friday. I didn’t stop because it freaked me out or I was concerned about safety around campus at 3:30 am, but because you, the Technician, put a picture of a suspect in the paper.

From what I understand of our law, it is innocent until proven guilty and prohibits public slander. How can you as a student run newspaper bypass these laws for “a juicy story?” I think that action makes you look bad as a student media organization. And then to have his full name without any sort of evidence to support your reasoning besides that he was seen in the area?

Disgusting.

John O’Neal

sophomore, criminology

Reconsider placement of disturbing images

I was appalled at the display in the Brickyard today. I realize the University has an obligation to support freedom of speech, but I was really upset by today’s gruesome display. Also, I don’t think that in front of the Atrium was the best place to put the larger than life, very unappetizing assortment of pictures and opinionated statements.

I think the University should take into consideration how offensive the displays are that are being allowed in the Brickyard. Hopefully tomorrow I can walk to class in the morning without having to dodge rockwall sized advertisements backing ultra-conservative opinions.

Ashley Griffin

sophomore, psychology

Don’t force students to see anti-abortion display

I wanted to comment on the gruesome array of images on display in the Brickyard. I was appalled to walk out of my morning class and be greeted by the graphic anti-abortion monument that has been constructed in the Brickyard.

It is an insult to this campus and an insensitive, indecent slap in the face to the students. To have no counter opinion on display along side this blunt, “‘F’ you, pro-choice advocates,” is an essential admission by the campus that, for whatever reason, be it poverty, unstable home, education, health of the mother and/or child, etc., abortion is, in all cases, a savage and bloody act.

Being a university with a diverse student body and an array of opinions, this kind of display which is, for me among others, personally offensive and absolutely disgusting should not be so carelessly thrown up in the Brickyard. At the VERY least make it an exhibit, invite other opinions to comment, and allow those who CHOOSE to come and see it, come and see it. DO NOT throw this obscene fixture into the Brickyard where it cannot be avoided, force students to stumble upon it, and then, be so infuriatingly shaken by it, that they feel they must avoid classes nearby in order to not see it.

This is not a peaceful statement of opinions — this is an insult to the entire campus and a verbal and graphic assault on its students. This display is akin to allowing a race-hate group the liberty of posting violent slayings of the people they oppose, in ten foot by 13 foot images no less!

If the University is to allow this, then where does it end? Where is the protection of students and their interests? N.C. State has no right to make its students feel so attacked, especially without giving them the option to avoid these types of displays. I believe the University owes the student body and the public that traverses this campus the right to a peaceful education and an accepting environment, both of which were effortlessly forgone in the permittance of this repulsive display.

Amanda Brown

sophomore, biological engineering

Perdue is the right choice

I appreciate your thoughts in Monday’s Technician regarding Perdue being more qualified then McCrory. I feel you touched on the main issues that an informed voter needs to know. I am an intern with the Perdue Campaign, and I can assure that Lieutenant Governor Perdue is the only candidate running who is dedicated and qualified to lead this great state. She cares deeply about education, understands the economy and wants to make North Carolina the best state in the nation.  Having an opportunity to actually meet her and spend time with her, I can argue on her behalf as being truly personable, caring, and ready to take NC to a new level. Under her leadership as governor, we will have a better state.

As you pointed out, she is the most qualified and most importantly has proven herself as lieutenant governor. She helped save our military bases, ended tobacco use in schools, raised teacher salaries and has fought to win a higher minimum wage, just to name a few. Perdue is the only candidate who deserves to be North Carolina’s governor and will make an everlasting impact. As you mentioned, voters, especially college voters need to be informed on all candidates. However, it is safe to say that Perdue is the right choice for governor.

Alisha B. Graham

junior, political science