 | The Cavalier daily Tuesday, March 27, 1973 |  |
The Spirit Of Our Honor System
These proposals embody the spirit of our Honor System
which is anchored in the concept of personal contact, receptivity
to student feelings, and the human attributes of circumspections
and compassion.
In looking at the other candidates' ideas for a referendum and
a "hot-line," these qualities of personal contact are absent. In
fact, we question the validity of a short-term referendum. A truly
statistically reliable-unbiased polling process would involve 2 to 3
years for completion; and it would have to be implemented by an
outside source. The imperfections of a short-term poll must
be recognized and therefore we do not think its results should
warrant major alterations of the scope or sanction. We see the
need to educate the community and then get its responsible
opinions; we are willing to implement such a long-term study.
Furthermore, the "hot line" proposed is already conceptually in
existence because present telephone facilities enable any
concerned student to be in contact with an Honor Committee
member at any time.
Candidates :
Berkeley, Morris, Friedman, Miller
Not only should students'
discrimination between the
candidates be based upon their
ideas regarding existing issues,
but also the concerned voters
should review the candidates'
qualifications to be a member
of the Honor Committee. In
addition to seeking an
individual who would be
competent to sit on a trial, an
Honor Committee member
must have the breadth of
experience within the
University community to
enable him to gage student
sentiments.
| The Cavalier daily Tuesday, March 27, 1973 | |