TO THE EDITOR:
While Taylor Bates has a platform with nearly as much depth as his opponent Grayson Berger, Bates continually highlights his stipend refusal as a selling point on the campaign.
Bates does not acknowledge the privilege from which his promise stems. The Residence Hall Association President stipend allows the president to devote the full time required to their duties without worrying about the financial ramifications.
While promising to return the money is Bates’ prerogative, students should choose a candidate based on their meaningful platforms, not their economic stability or ability to refuse compensation.
Courtney Sams
Sophomore
Economics and sociology
