Treat everyone with dignity, respect

On Friday evening, I was downtown when I witnessed an incident that left me very unsettled.

An elderly homeless gentleman asked a young man for money.

Instead of replying, “No, Sorry” or “Sure, here’s $1,” the young man began to ask the man repeatedly to “give him one good reason to give him money” in a tone of voice that was repulsive in its assumed superiority.

It sickens me to think a man my grandfather’s age had to grovel in submission with a kid half his age over a measly buck. Not giving that man a dime would have been a much better option than treating him without respect.

My point is not at all to encourage people to give to panhandlers.

My point is to encourage all of my fellow students to treat all people with basic dignity and respect – it doesn’t cost a thing, and it makes for a better world for everyone.

MARY SELLERS
Grad. Student, Atlanta
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Let ‘true fans’ enjoy the game

There are some traditions at the University that don’t need to be spelled out.

It is understood the best seats in the student section are reserved for students who show up early enough to get them. If you are going to show up halfway through the second quarter then demand you sit in your exact seats in the middle of the student section, at least cheer and watch the game.

Don’t be like the two girls who had the event staff escort them to their seats, kick my friends out, stand there for 15 minutes talking about their drunken night, and then leave again. Don’t ruin the game for a true fan who has stood in the blistering heat for two hours prior to kickoff, just because you were tailgating too hard to get there on time.

LAUREN JOHNSTON
Junior, Lilburn
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Day games pose health threats

The Univ. needs to rethink its policy about September day games.

Anyone who attended the Georgia Southern game this weekend saw how many people lost consciousness from the heat. With concessions lines obscenely long and no water fountains in sight, day games at this time of year are bound to pose health risks for fans.

The University would better serve its supporters – and athletes – by scheduling these games at night when temperatures are not so dangerous.

CAITLIN McLAUGHLIN
Senior, Raleigh, N.C.
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