TO THE EDITOR:
On Tuesday night, I experienced a perfect example of the bystander effect that left me deeply troubled at the apathy demonstrated by many of my fellow UNC students.
Right off of Franklin Street, I came across a sizeable man threatening and physically intimidating a visibly distraught woman.
Upon further approach, I discovered that there was a deep cut in her arm because he had pushed her out of a bus.
Although the street was busy, her cries went unheard.
Not one passerby stopped to help, many of whom I recognized as students.
On a campus where clubs and events dedicated to promoting social justice prevail, where is the action when it comes to these unfair situations that are right in front of us?
While the injustices exhibited worldwide certainly merit our attention, it is hypocritical to turn a blind eye to the people around us in need of immediate aid.
I am extremely saddened and profoundly disappointed to know that such indifference thrives on a campus so devoted to eradicating the plights of populaces around the world.
