University of Virginia Library

LETTERS

Dr. Hamilton's wife has been
very ill, yet he has come to teach
class for anyone who wishes. He
stated that "if only one person
wanted to take the final or attend
classes he would be there."

The statement on 'special consideration'
was taken completely out
of the context in which it was used.

Apparently everyone is assuming
his position without asking. Although
I didn't know his views I
would expect a little more discretion
from The Cavalier Daily rather
than attacking a person on hear-say
evidence that apparently is put in
to arouse feelings without getting
the facts.

Karen Erickson
Nursing

We wholeheartedly condemn the
forced and illegal entry of our
fraternity houses by the state
police. Their abusive conduct cannot
be tolerated. The rights of the
individual and of private property
are supposedly inviolable. We urge
President Shannon to insure that
the suspension of these rights never
occurs.

I am writing this letter to voice
my protest of the letter written to
Senators Byrd and Spong by
President Shannon.

In particular I protest Mr.
Shannon's attack on President
Nixon's motives concerning the
Cambodian decision. Perhaps Mr.
Nixon's intentions were highly
"personal and political" as Mr.
Shannon implied. I personally view
the President's decision to be an
honest attempt to shorten the war
and save American lives.

My opinion is just that - an
opinion. Likewise, I contend that
Mr. Shannon's view is nothing more
than an opinion or belief; and as
such, I strongly disapprove of its
use in a letter so "representative"
of the peace efforts at our University.
In essence, therefore, I accuse
Mr. Shannon of reflecting the very
"anti-intellectualism" that he so
readily condemns in our national
government.