Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Letters to the edit Porth'E DF'AR MR. BEEBE: In Wednesday's Gamecock, Mr. W. C. Henderson gave his views on Senator Lucius Porth's proposal of "voluntary sterilization" for welfare families. There are many pros and cons to -this proposal; however, Mr. Henderson seems to have given an extremely one-sided criticism. ''hrotghout his letter, Mr. Henderson refers to -the "decent FRANKLYSPMAKIN lie CAN SIF IS He OR SA r /r GO ALL THE WA) "It's the smart way. ANHEUSER-SUSCH INC ST. inOUIC or prope white community" and the 'concerned black leadership." Obviously, Mr. Henderson is ascribing to the view taken by the blacks. Henderson's comparison of the Porth -proposal to Hitler's policy toward Jews is quite absurd. Their similarities are merely coin cidental. Henderson seems to be placing a great deal of undeserved blame in gj Pi ck CTW )o'RJA ft K31W rIu4s i nc WHEN OU SA Budw. YO'V SinI sai C( the 'decent white community" for alleged silent approval. Since when is he an authority on the views of our governed, white churchmen, and President Jones? Porth -proposes a measure to discourage large families among the poor. This idea is very com mendable in that smaller families mean smaller welfare checks. This state - already spends too much caring for people who are merely after a hand-out. - if the senator's bill is ignorant, so is Henderson. How can anyone compare the Vietnam War to a welfare problem? The two issues are completely unrelated. Also, I would like to -know just how long this state would get along without railroads, airlines, and farmers. This state realizes a great deal of return from aid to -such com mercial concerns, while, very little return is received from a welfare family. Yes, Mr. Henderson, human life is sacred, but human life requires an ample food supply. Any com petent scientist will tell you that the population explosion threatens such a food supply. It is the poor who threaten this food supply. If the concerned black leader ship can't control the size of their families without -some outside assistance, how can they hope to better their lot in life? Tll)EODORE W. SCHWARTZ. AIR it now, goes double: up 3 6-paks he of Beers.. Diser. ALL! mH1men Why exams for seniors? I)EAR M R. HEEBE: I think it is about time that something is done for graduating seniors instead of against them. For what possible reason should a sIudent with a 2.0 GPR or over, and enough accumulated hours, be subJected to exams? By this time, these obstacles have very little iniluence on graduation. A responsible solution should be implemented such as a decision factor which would allow in dividuals to accept their grades or take'the exam. What is the big deal? With the accumulation of hours and credit points,- it is virtually impossible to lower your GPR signilicantly. Perhaps our hard working student government of 1icials with their increased st ipends could find time to in vestigate the possibilities and probabilities. SID FRIEDMAN Hardware in your hair 1)EAR MR. HEEHE: I would like to - register a somewhat trivial protest, but nevertheless something to think about. -Girls are not allowed to appear in the lobbies of their dorms with -their hair rolled. Yet, they may wear it unwashed and uncombed and in a variety of styles much more horrid than a lit tle hardware in their hair; they may wear clothes which I have heard described as "indecent," but no curlers. I would think that the housemothers or head residents or whatever they are called would be overjoyed to see someone at least trying to look presentable. Maybe I should stop rolling my hair and .just let it hang - new permanent, trizzies. and all. PEGGY ROGERS More balanced scheduling I)EAlR MIR. BEEBE: T'he undersigned would like to see scheduled for the next and future semesters, both American and Ioreign films which are relevant to the disciplines of art, histocry, culture, philosophy and language-learning; disciplines which are or should be, the essence of t he university: We support the good work of the Film Committee in the past Gam< T HE GAMECOCK is published tri.weel and weekiy during the summer semnes holidays and exam periods. Change of at other mal items should be sent to Dras scription rates are $7 per year or $3 per fi summer sessions. Bulk copies are $6 received $39,000 from the student activil .subscrlption to the paper. Offices of THE of the Russell House on the Uaniversity ca 777-4220. Second class postage oaw GAMECOCK is published by the students 'opinions expressed herein do -e neces the student body or te s. E. lable" several semesters, but object to the scheduling of "popular" American films exclusively. There are many old American films worth -bringing to -the University, Just as there are many foreign films of tremendous importance. To refuse us these films merely because they are old or are foreign is unwarranted. 726 NAMES FOLLOWED Witten editorial 'vindictive attack' DEAR MR. BEEBE: I was completely turned off by the article "Deadwood and Students'- Rights" written by Mr. Beebe in the May 10 issue of the Gamecock. In his vindictive, personal attack on Vice President Wit ten. Mr. Beebe had nothing more concrete -to -say than Charles H. Witten is insensitive to students." The only evidence for this notion being his own personal experience in attempting to keep the present extravagant funding of the Gamecock. Indeed, I submit that 'Mr. Beebe's article was completely motivated by his self interest in the Gamecock and contains no factual reporting. Lately, it - seems to be fashionable to, bring innocent, unsuspecting people to- trial by public image. Newspapers find such articles to 'be attractive to certain readers in a manner gladiator fights' were once at tractive to' certain Romans. However, such tactics (The trial of Socrates being a classic example.) are unethical and unjustified. I assert that the entire existence of the Gamecock is not worth -the career of one just man; therefore, the student body should demand a correction to- the problem wlit their newspaper. The fact that such errors have arisen in the past ,i.e.. the fallacious attacks on the Intertraternity -Council) indicates that the editor is at fault and therefore should be replaced. STEPHEN H. LAFFERTY Editor's Note: It is very difficult for students to -accept the premise that Mr. Witten is "innocent and unsuspecting." Your-equating-him with -Socrates is just 'as un believable. Obviously, your knowledge of the Interfraternity Council episode and Mr. Witten leaves a lot to be desired. However, we agree that the editor should be replaced. scock tly during the fall and spring semeser ters with the excelion of tMIversity dress forms, subscription~ requests and mer A. USC. Columbia, S.C. 29206. Sub ill and spring sem.esers and $1 for both per 100. THE eAMECOCK this year y fund, enterfIng full-time students to a GAMECOCK are in Rooms 306 and 310 mpus. Phones are 777-8178, 777-4249 and at Columbia, S.C. Although T HE of the University of South Carolina, the irily represent those of the University,