Professors should have respected veterans

Keith Newberry
junior, history

This is a first for me. I have never written to a newspaper to complain. I have been tempted several times, but I just let it go. I could not this time. I am a middle-aged transfer student and I have enjoyed my time here.

My concern is for the freedom we enjoy being taken so lightly and it begins with the instructors. On Veterans Day, not one of my instructors recognized the event, and I have three history classes. At my last college (out-of-state), every, every instructor recognized the day and said a few words.

It makes no difference if you agree with the event or not, but it should be respected. Yes, I am a veteran, and personally I do not care to be recognized for serving my country. I have self-pride for what I did.

I do not understand how servicemen and women are dying in other countries as we speak and my instructors cannot spare a few precious moments to say a few words on Veterans Day.

Are they scared of being political correct, don't think it such a big deal or do not care? Whatever the answer is, I feel disrespected by their actions.

Keith Newberry
junior, history

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