Vandalism was disgusting and unacceptable at UNC

TO THE EDITOR:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill prides itself in its social activism and diverse student population.

But while walking through the Pit today I was taken back to a time when diversity and acceptance didn't exist in our culture when I saw a campaign sign vandalized with an offensive word for homosexual.

An ignorant individual vandalized my best friend and roommate Jeremy Crouthamel's homecoming king sign. Ignorant seems a strong word; however I feel like ignorant describes the action of the individual who took their time and energy to use a demeaning word to inaccurately describe Crouthamel. The action was unnecessary and disgusting and shouldn't be tolerated.

Not only does the individual owe Crouthamel an apology he or she owes the University and the gay community an apology as well. He or she also needs to understand that ignorance doesn't have a place at our University or in the 21st century. It belongs in the past.

I just want them to know that we will campaign even more in order to help Crouthamel fight for the change he wants which is to stop gang violence.



Taylor Meadows

Senior

School of Journalism and Mass Communication