1990_12 The Daily Collegian December 1990

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LETTERS 1
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4) those with extreme notions and
closed minds do not property
represent a varied group. A good
example of a violation of this
principle was the ASI [Associated
Students Inc. Finance and Budget
committee's] decision to allocate over
$1,000 to the GLBSA for films dealing
with homosexuality, while the much
broader group of business majors was
denied anything from the ASI. In the
way of monies needed for laser
printers and furniture for studying
purposes in the [Leon S.| Peters
Building.
You said you wanted to "understand
Mr. Bums." Brad. I hope you do now. I
despise true racism and find sexism
unacceptable. This so-called
"heterosexism" that you invented in
your letter does not exist, unless you
mean by it a man's natural
Inclination toward a woman, or a
woman's innate choice of a man. as a
sexual, intimate partner.
And I. sir, make no apology for
following natural instincts when it
comes to choosing a soul mate. Let's
face It. Women and men complement
each • other too perfectly for
coincidence.
Steve J. Bums
Offended by Sanchez
ISdttor.
I am writing in response to the
column written by Ignaclo Sanchez.
"Jose's Idea about the new professor"
printed in the Nov. 29 issue of The
Collegian.        •
As I read through the column. I
found myself becoming more and
more upset about what was being said
by Mr. Sanchez and his colleague.
To begin with. 1 myself am not a
frequenter of the Pit however. I pass
there daily on my way to class and
several times I have seen music
groups performing that have been
part of ethnic backgrounds other than
"Just White. "
For instance. I have seen
performances by reggae and rap
groups, which I have noticed attract
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Monday, Dec. 3, 1990
Just as much, if not more, attention
than the group that was described by
Mr. Sanchez.
-I -am not familiar with the
programming committee and it seems
Mr. Sanchez is not either. However. I
believe that they choose groups to
perform based on their musical
capabilities, which is how it should
be. Furthermore, how do we know tf
any Chicano groups even audition to
perform?
Reading this column. -1 got the
impression that Only Whites are
allowed to hang out In the Pit. and
that possibly African Americans and
Chlcanos are segregated into certain
areas where they must meet I have yet
to see the ropes segregating each area
of the school into sections where
ethnic groups must go. People hang
out where they do by their own
choices. Mr. Sanchez, as far as I
know, nobody tells you where to go to
socialize.
What realty upset me the most was
Mr. Sanchez's Idea that another
"Chicano or other person of color"
should fill the space in the English
department. Mr. Sanchez also states
that "we want someone we can work
with." Well, isn't that prejudice. Mr.
Sanchez?
In my past 15 years of schooling.
I've had teachers from all ethnic
backgrounds, and have found that
those I could most relate to have been
those with the beit teaching
capabilities. 1 did not base my
Judgments on the ; race of the
instructor.
I am not that I am a better person.
I'm Just saying that I believe a person
should be hired based on their merits
and admired based on their qualities
as a human, being. I certainty hope
that when I graduate from college and
begin searching for Jobs.' that I am
hired based on my qualifications and
not because I am a woman and quotas
need to be filled.
If you feel that you cannot work or
relate to the talented individuals of
the English department that's your
loss. In my past experiences with the
English department as well as the
various other departments on
campus. I have felt that I could work
well with them regardless of the
person's race, gender, size, shape, etc.
If you sincerely want to put a stop to
racism. Mr. Sanchez, as you so claim
in most of your editorials, you should
definitely be looking to yourself first
Instead of looking at a band made up
of "five White guys" start seeing them
as a group of human beings. Until you
can shake your own prejudices, Mr.
Sanchez. I don't believe you have the
right to question other peoples'
prejudgments.
KassandraR ciark-
lndifferent to plight
Editor.
This letter is written in response to
Anna Daza's Nov. 30 column.
I am not, here to defend Frank
Aviles. even though there is much
truth to what he is saying. My
impression of Ms. Daza's column
leads me to believe Uiat America has
achieved eternal harmony and
racism has been purified.
I do hope Ms. Daza is not blind and
cannot see how racism has been a
serious matter In the history of
Mexican Americans: If Ms. Daza has
not done so. I suggest she take a course
in Mexican history and discover for
herself the presence of racism in
American history.
I was a little disturbed with her
comment "Which is exactly what you
and your 'people' axe turning out to
be." What was her intention behind
such words?
If Mexicans do not Speak out when
their dignity is violated, who will do
so? Ms. Daza? I doubt it. And I am
Indeed one of those people she
mentioned. Mexicans if that is what
she meant
Let's be real. Laws can change the
visible signs of racism, but they
cannot change hearts. I even admit
that racism is also present within the
Hispanic community and I hope I can
say the same for the Asian people.
When I first came from Mexico, the
first English speaking person I
encountered was Asian. The only
words I recall coming from his lips
are "You stupid Mexican."
This is a good example of .how, an
immigrant' can easily be 'ma'rtlpuTared
by another simply because ■ he '(the
immigrant) is defenseless.
A statement
Editor,
f.
We student*-of Ms. Pat Easley a
Speech 003 class here at CSUF would
like to state for the record that we are
opposed to the acta and attitudes of
racism that have been displayed on
our campus. We believe all students
and faculty members should * be
treated with respect and dignity
regardless of race. sex age or
handicap. Thankyou.
Susan L. Holt •
Jantsha Richardson
Travis Richard Jr. **
Violet Can tu
MariatyPlmentel
Kelsha Hubbard
Kristin Trubbi
PiedadSolorto
HeatherJ. Hylton
Jacklin D. Gamble
\ TriclaHlnson
KatrinaRichardl .    •
Suzanne Hall
Jessica Macfarlane
(Editor's- note: Ms. Easley also
signed this letter, however several
student signatures could not be read.
We apologize If spelling errors were
made fri the names that do appear
with this letter. To ensure accurate
transcdptloni names should be
printed with signatures in letters to
the editor.)
Raul Diaz
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