By law" funds need to be handed out based on merit

TO THE EDITOR:

The article ""Young Dems aim for power"" (Dec. 1) claims that a greater liberal presence could mean rejection of events sponsored by conservative groups."" Charlie Sellew" co-president of the Young Democrats" is quoted saying that Student Congress should ""not treat everything the same.""

According to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System v. Southworth" it is unlawful to appropriate funds in the manner that Sellew suggests. Any student organizations cannot be denied funding based on in viewpoint.

Funds are appropriated to those who have a legitimate request. So should anyone who is elected act in the manner that Sellew suggests they will do so unlawfully.



Jason Sutton

 Student Congress and

 College Republicans