TO THE EDITOR:
Earlier today I read an article in the (Raleigh) News and Observer about comments that Gov. Pat McCrory made Tuesday morning on Bill Bennett’s radio show concerning the UNC public school system and funding for liberal arts education.
As I understand it, the governor wishes to reduce funding for liberal arts education in the UNC school system and specifically at UNC-CH, and transfer it to sectors of education that he views as being more conducive for job creation.
As a liberal arts major at UNC, I was highly insulted and frustrated by his remarks.
While I might not be pursuing a career in manufacturing or engineering, I am following a career path that I believe will allow me to best serve my state and my country.
While I understand that it is important for America to keep pace with other foreign powers on an international scale in terms of production, job creation and manufacturing, I find it hard to believe that there is no importance in providing state funding for students like myself to pursue their interests in areas such as politics, language or social sciences.
I’m sure Gov. McCrory, as a former liberal arts major himself, can understand the benefits of an education in the liberal arts, and how that education has provided him with the tools to become the successful politician and businessman that he is today.
I would ask that the governor defend the remarks he made and if possible, that he come to Carolina and discuss these viewpoints with an audience of students.
Nathaniel Glynn ’15
Political science, peace war & defense
