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Tuesday, October 23, 2001
I am writing this in response to an article I read on Monday, Oct. 22. In response to the article about restricting our Halloween costumes, this idea is ridiculous. Ever since I arrived on campus last year, I have always noticed that there was someone protesting something. I have held my tongue, but this article crossed the line. If we restrict everything we do because we are worried we might offend someone, what will we do?
If I wore a turtleneck to class, some might be offended because I look like a preppie. If I wear jeans and a T-shirt, some might be offended that I look like a scrub. What do I get to wear, Mr. Moran? When do we draw the line?
If I’m not mistaken, I believe there is some sort of document stating that we have the right to express ourselves. Oh yeah, it’s the Bill of Rights. What can we dress like? I was going to be a baby but now I’m worried that babies everywhere will be left in tears.
I will dress any way I feel this Halloween because it is my right as an American citizen. Mr. Moran feels that by dressing a certain way on Halloween, we may be violating the rights of others. However, by attempting to make us dress differently, you are infringing on our rights. So Mr. Moran, I have some advice for you: Deal with it! J
acob Slaby, UW sophomore
