Editor:
I was appalled to read the March 13 news article “U Files Suit in Support of No-Gun Policy,” about lawmakers wanting to lift the ban on guns on the U’s campus.
As a student here, and a person who has even considered obtaining a concealed weapon permit, I feel better knowing that guns are not allowed on campus.
If I did indeed hold such a permit, I would still not bring a gun on campus because it is not necessary.
I remember watching on “The Daily Show” a piece on Salt Lake right before the Olympic Games, and they basically characterized Utahns as being gun-toting hicks. I was a bit offended, but still laughed about it. I am not laughing now, as I see that maybe that is closer to the truth than we think.
Why in the hell would anyone need to bring a pistol to writing or drama class? After the various school massacres throughout the nation, why would we want to allow guns on campus.
I realize that the permit allows you to carry concealed weapons by law, but I’m sure most people would agree that it is quite inappropriate to be toting such a weapon if the are attending school.
If this ban is lifted, it will definitely affect the students here. However, Attorney General Mark Shurtleff and Sen. Michael Waddoups, R-Salt Lake, don’t have to come to the U everyday, so what do they care? They just want to make sure their precious little guns can go wherever they please.
I applaud the U’s stance and their lawsuit to try and keep the ban on the books.
Stephanie McFeely, Junior, Social and Behavioral Science