Bad Reactions to W&L ?

StickerShock
Tue, 15 Aug 2006 08:37:16 +0000

I’ve never read that Alexander Stevens speech, Drosselmeier. I skimmed it and am eager to give it a more thorough reading. Very disturbing sentiments. I was not aware that the inequality of the races was a “cornerstone” of the confederacy. The Ashbrrok Center website is a wealth of information. Thanks for the link.

It is my strong libertarian leaning that makes me agree with you. At this private college, the administration should have a right to ban confederate flags. Or line students up at 5 AM every day to sing the school fight song. Or REQUIRE that sundresses and ties be worn at football games.

If the confederate flag is flown or allowed to be displayed by students, the administration must be fine with that. Much like the greek culture on campus, these flags will turn many prospects off. Or be a real draw. Either way, it is an image and a philosophy that the school chooses to alllow.