University of Virginia Library

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.