TO THE EDITOR:
I got my undergraduate degree from UNC, and I’m now a student at the law school. I love this school and everything about it — but recently, I’ve made an exception for a certain wrestling coach.
When I heard about how C.D. Mock took to the media to disparage the woman who accused his son of sexual assault, my stomach turned. Let’s forget, for a moment, the issue of whether or not his son is guilty. Instead, let’s look at the way Mock took advantage of his position as a prominent figure in the community to take his story to the media. Let’s look at how he used his position of power to publicly ridicule this woman. Let’s look at how his family published her full name on their blog.
This kind of treatment, completely lacking in respect and integrity, is not the Carolina Way. I understand that Mock wants the best for his son, but along the way, he’s completely forgotten that this woman is someone’s daughter.
Mock, I’d like to tell you to go to the same place we recommend to Duke at the end of each fight song; however, even Dukies don’t deserve to spend the rest of eternity with someone so heartless. Instead, I’ll just ask you to resign.
Amanda Hawkins
Graduate Student
School of Law
