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Teresi's tactics not very classy toward Dems

In response to John Teresi's column about the "Unseen Debate" [Oct. 13, pg. 7], I couldn't help but point out a few contradictions. In Tuesday's paper it was stated that Mr. Teresi, the president of the College Republicans, condoned the crash of a John Kerry rally, but in today's paper he stated they acted with class. Where is the class in that? Then when fellow college students asked for a ride so they too could see the debate, they were turned away because they were Democrats. HOW CLASSY! I guess that is the Republicans' point of view: "I'll help you out just as long as you agree with me."

Then, when asked what President Bush had done for him, his only response was a refund check. I think that is the only thing he did. I do agree that President Bush has above average intelligence. He did have his Daddy help place him in an air unit in Texas so he wouldn't have to fight in Vietnam. Former President Clinton had to leave the country, but at least he admits it. Teresi also pointed out that Bush interrupts moderators because he is standing up for what he believes and that is OK, but John Kerry stood up for what he believed in when he came back from Vietnam and was labeled a trader and now a flip-flopper.

I will agree that President Bush took Sep. 11th personally, but for different reasons than Mr. Teresi. I suggest everyone watch Fahrenheit 9/11 and you will probably agree with me.

I did learn something from Mr. Teresi, and I didn't attend the debate. I learned how not to treat others when they are asking for help. I also learned that if this was there definition of classy, I will remain unclassy.

Bryan McLeod
junior, workforce education

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