Heterosexism is okay
I am a heterosexist and I am proud of it!
According to an article in the March 18 issue, heterosexists are individuals who “believe sexual love between members of the opposite sex is the only acceptable option in society.” That describes me. Contrary to many of the statements in these articles, my beliefs do not come out of ignorance, hatred, narrow mindedness or small mindedness.
Sex is a gift from God and is intended for a man and a woman to enjoy together. The Bible is very precise on the issue of homosexuality, and says that it is wrong. Most other major global religions say this as well.
I am firmly opposed to emotional, verbal and physical violence against anyone, including homosexuals. I choose not to associate with homosexuals, not out of fear, but because I am morally opposed to their lifestyle.
I would also like to comment on the “fact” that was printed in the second article that stated many homophobes are opposed to homosexuality due to their own repressed sexual attraction to members of the same sex.
For this reasoning to have any merit, it must also hold true for any issue that an individual may disapprove of on a moral basis.
These reasons would say that anyone who is disgusted by pedophiles is actually fighting their own repressed feelings to go have sex with an eight-year-old boy. How about those who disapprove of bestiality, incest and polygamy? Do all of them deep down want to have sex with a sheep and their dad on their way home to their 13 spouses?
Homosexuality is a choice. It is a choice that is guaranteed and protected in this great nation of ours, but so is heterosexuality and this is the choice that I choose.
One of these choices is wrong and it sure is not mine.
Jared OlsonCivil and Environmental EngineeringFaribault, Minn.
Cover ag events
When I picked up a Collegian on March 19, I was hoping to find a story on the 80th Little International with a photo. However, I had to search to find the poorly edited, tiny story on the bottom of page three.
I was further disappointed to see the headline (“Little ‘I’ a-comin’”) and the even more disgusting subhead (“Blue blazers to hit SDSU campus once again”).
Little I at SDSU is the largest student-run agricultural exposition in the nation. Students from many different colleges help run the show. SDSU is a land-grant university that is based on agriculture. One of the purposes of a land-grant university is extension. Little I reaches out to high school students and 4-H members and teaches them about agriculture.
I was hoping the Collegian would figure out that Little I is a big deal to over 100 staff members, many faculty, and future SDSU students. I even thought that seeing as 2003 marked the 80th anniversary you would interview someone participating in the event.
Then, after being asked for a photo of the four big winners of Little I events, I did not see it run in the March 25 issue. In addition, you did not report on any of the other winners like you have in the past.
I beg you, as students return to campus for the 75th State FFA Convention, please write something that would make them feel welcome for once.
Please try covering some of the events that happen in the College of Ag and Bio and in the other colleges, outside of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Wendy Mohrhauser Ag JournalismHartford
Study Christ’s disciples
I am writing this in response to Eric Novotny’s editorial and other editorials that have stated that Christian writers have lacked appropriate logical thinking behind their writing. I offer what I consider to be common sense.
Anyone who has ever been to Sunday School probably knows of the original 12 disciples of Jesus Christ. For years they walked with Jesus learning His ways. They witnessed His death, His entombment, His resurrection, His final meeting with them and His ascension into heaven. After Jesus’ ascension, the 11 remaining disciples (minus Judas) split up and preached the gospel worldwide.
All 11 disciples were eventually persecuted and ten were killed for their faith. It is in the horrific nature of their suffering that I find assurance.
Three disciples were crucified and two were stoned. Jude was beaten to death, and Thomas was speared. James was beheaded, and Matthew was dragged through the streets, nailed to the ground and chopped to pieces before he was beheaded. John was exiled to Patmos where he died of old age.
But perhaps the two most symbolic deaths were those of Judas and Bartholomew.
Most know the story of Judas and his betrayal of Jesus for money. However, when Jesus was to be crucified, Judas threw away his newfound riches and hanged himself. For a moment Judas was rich and had everything he thought would make him feel fulfilled, but it was in this moment that Judas realized he had lost everything.
At King Astyages’ request, Bartholomew was beaten with rods. He was then crucified upside-down. As if this were not enough, the king’s men cut the skin from his body while he was still alive. All the while, Bartholomew preached to the crowd and when the king had heard enough, Bartholomew was beheaded.
To all of these men, the persecutor provided an easy out. “Deny your God and Jesus and you will live.” Not one denied Christ’s name. Why? Why suffer such incredible pain?
Although many die for a belief, it is against human nature to die for a known lie. These eyewitnesses understood that death in Christ was the only way they could truly live.
Zach Perry Geography and History Brookings
Wear freedom ribbons
I have noticed the yellow ribbons circulating around campus. Maybe yellow is somewhat a symbolic color for war; but wouldn’t red, white, and blue be a better choice to support our troops? This is why I support the freedom ribbons being given out by the staff of KSDJ.
Red, white, and blue are our national colors. Why not wear those colors to support our American troops? You do not have to support the war to wear a freedom ribbon. It’s just a way of showing that you support our troops, and hope for them to return home safely.
If you want to wear a yellow ribbon there is nothing wrong with that but I choose to support the red, white, and blue freedom ribbons being given out by the KSDJ staff.
The freedom ribbons are being given out in the basement of the student union in front of KSDJ.
Thank you for your time, and please support our troops that are risking their lives.
Joe Osbrink Brookings
Director says thanks
I wanted to thank everyone involved for such a great experience in Brookings when the South Dakota Symphony Chamber Orchestra performed at your wonderful new facility on Sunday afternoon, March 23. The orchestra had a great time and was so impressed with the incredible concert hall.
You should be very proud of your new hall. It is truly first class. This obviously took a great deal of work, sweat, pain and the hard work of raising a lot of money.
The artistic benefits for all of your performers and audience members will be a benefit you will enjoy for many, many years.
The economic impact for the university and the city of Brookings will be felt as well.
Bravo!
I would like to thank everyone involved in bringing us to your wonderful city, including John Colson, John Walker, who also performed with the Orchestra, the Brookings Chamber Music Society and Joe Firman for helping backstage.
Tom Bennett Executive DirectorSouth Dakota Symphony OrchestraSioux Falls
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