Columnist's thought process "intriguing"

Dear Editor:

I am writing in response to the Having my say column that appeared Oct. 14 in the Daily Egyptian.

After reading Ms. Adolphson's column of Oct. 14 concerning lengthening Sunday alcohol sales in Carbondale, I am intrigued by her thought process. How does the quote, "Moving the time would create more problems for the city and its churches," by the Rev. Sam Foskey, have anything to do with the content of her resulting tirade?

She asked when it became his business when adults drink. He didn't make it his business. He was responding to a question about alcohol sales, and he offered an opinion. He was not questioning one's right or privilege to drink. And the fact that Jesus turned water into wine is not relevant to the question of Sunday alcohol sales in Carbondale, is it?

So, how does that further her argument? Why the anger, Ms. Adolphson? Furthermore, her argument that more important issues need to be addressed should be taken up with the DE staff since it was their topic that the Rev. Foskey was asked to respond to, not world peace.

It seems to me that a "religious diversity" class or in her case a "religious sensitivity" class should be a requirement before her next assault on those who respond to a DE interviewer's question. Or better yet, when asked for an opinion, we should all reply, "No comment."

Wes Henson Carterville resident

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