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C.D. Racism

I agree with the obvious editorial
discretion displayed in Tuesday's
Cavalier Daily concerning the
beating of a University man and
subsequent rape of his date. The
use of "negro" in this case and in
most cases is needless and usually
inflammatory.

But, alas, as I read further, I
found a glaring inconsistency with
this noteworthy policy. Concerning
the beating and robbery of two
hitch-hiking students, the assailants
are referred to as "rednecks."
"Redneck" is a generic term usually
applied to rural, southern Caucasians.
Gentlemen, who are the real
racists at the University? Evidently
The Cavalier Daily has a racist-in-residence.