TO THE EDITOR:
Responses to the Republicans’ “Funding-Gate” have brought up valuable questions about what anarchists believe.
Many letter-writers find it ironic or hypocritical that anarchists would request money from Student Congress. This superficial understanding of anarchism serves Republicans, but doesn’t contribute to the “intellectual diversity” they refer to.
When it comes to intellectual diversity, anarchism is one of the most unique philosophies out there.
We actually aren’t liberals, Democrats, or communists.
Historically, anarchists have fought against each of these groups when they were in power.
A quick search for “anarchism” in the University library yields over 1,000 books on the subject. Those who criticize our anarchist credentials would do well to check out one of these books.
Please, educate yourself on anarchist ideas instead of spouting cliche arguments. What’s next, calling us bomb-throwing terrorists?
There’s no dogma for being an anarchist. If it seems like we are breaking the rules for being anarchists — rules invented by non-anarchists in the opinion pages — well, yeah, that’s what we do. Especially if it means hosting free events with eyewitnesses from rebellions around the world.
So, sorry but not sorry for getting more money than the Republicans.However, in the spirit of equality, the UNControllables will launch a fundraiser for the Republicans at the Old Well on Thursday, Sept. 19 at noon. We will also answer common questions about anarchist beliefs and our “ironic” behavior this semester.
James Hoopes ’15
UNControllables
