Univ. weapons policy hinders tradition

I’m so glad the University took time out of the day to e-mail me and let me know one of my constitutional rights has been taken away.

In the e-mail, I was reminded of the University weapons policy, specifically the portion prohibiting, “any dangerous weapon, machine gun, sawed-off shotgun or rifle, shotgun or silencer as defined in Georgia Code Section 16-11-121.”

It disturbs me to know that no student living on campus can even begin to think about continuing a hunting tradition that has been passed down for generations in Georgia – all because it is illegal to possess a firearm on campus.

Even if you eliminate hunting from the picture altogether, your right to bear arms has still been stripped away from you on campus.

Something all citizens were promised since the beginning of this country was taken away from anyone wanting a higher education from our fine establishment of a University.

Right now, firearms are just being prohibited on campus, but how far will this go before it stops? It’s a free country, and we’ve got the right to say something about it. But we’d better speak up fast.There are only so many rights left before free speech finds itself prohibited too.

DREW HALL
Senior, Bainbridge
Newspapers

Dooley praise for UGA HEROs help

When I saw the front cover of Wednesday’s Red & Black, I was so proud of UGA HEROs. I had the opportunity to speak at the UGA HEROs Executive Board meeting Monday night before the kickoff and I think what these students are doing is admirable.

Vince and I are both very passionate about HERO and the children they help. I hope more students will join us in getting involved with this great organization. I would like to encourage everyone to sign up to help at www.ugaheros.org and join Vince and myself as HERO Philanthropists this year as well.

BARBARA DOOLEY
Athens

Dogs must hustle to win at ‘Bama

The outcome of this week’s game was never in question. Indeed, my primary reason for attending the Georgia vs.Western Carolina game was to see how much my team had improved since last week’s debacle, where the Dogs’ failure to execute cost them the entire game.

I am sorry to admit, but I am extremely disappointed by what I saw. Defensively, a team like the Catamounts should have been shut out, but allowing 16 points is inexcusable.

On the offensive end, an early play action pass attempt by Stafford resulted in him tripping up with Knowshon Moreno and falling flat on his face 10 yards behind the line of scrimmage with absolutely no pressure at all.

Later, poor pass protection caused Stafford to fumble, and the lack of hustle to the loose ball cost the Dogs a touchdown. I thought this was the game to achieve flawless execution, but I was terribly wrong.

This weekend, the Bulldogs travel to Alabama, who is coming off a huge comeback win over Arkansas. One can only hope this will be the week the Bulldogs put it together, or they will be severely embarrassed in Tuscaloosa.

MIKE TUCCI
Freshman, Roswell
Undecided