Dear Editor:
After attending the pep rally for the Salukis, I just wanted to make a few comments. I think the show of support for the team was wonderful. Kudos to everyone who must have worked up to the last minute to put together this celebration. My only complaint is with the autograph session. I attended with my 9-year-old son. He was in line with about 30 people when it formed for autographs.
Due to some incredible rudeness, mostly from the adults who jumped into the line at the tables, he just made it to the head of the table as they were wrapping up. I watched adults push small children back in line or reach over their heads and ask players to sign as many as five different items before reaching over another children's head at the next station. I am trying to raise my children to respect other people's rights, to have manners and be polite.
I realize the staff at the arena may have been overwhelmed by the numbers, were understaffed or just didn't anticipate the crowd's desire to get autographs. But that is no excuse for the behavior I witnessed from many in that crowd. Too many people today think their rights supersede everyone else's. This is a sad commentary considering we were celebrating the achievements of a team that is much more disciplined than many others out there.
Tom Hughes
senior, aviation management
Published on 11/17/05; 12:24:44 PM
