Letter to the editor

On a day like today, one seems to take a second look at the things that represent our country. As I was driving past McAndrew Stadium on my way to class, I was pleased to see that the flags outside the stadium had been lowered to half-mast. I was appalled, however, to see that the SIU flag was just about the same size as the American flag. Every American knows that any state or other flag must be lower than the American flag and also smaller. Is the University trying to tell us that we need to pledge allegiance to SIUC rather than the U.S.? This University needs to stop worrying about smoking policies and budget cuts and to start worrying about paying proper respect to our great flag and nation.

Kurt Paradis

Senior, radio-television

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