The gamecock. (Columbia, S.C.) 1908-2006, March 11, 1982, Image 5
Letters To The Editor
TO THE EDITOR
After being a reader of the Gamec<
I finally find it necessary to voice an
the contents of the.Gamecock ha
tertaining and perhaps a bit enlight
Gamecock of recent months is on th<
regard to the Editor-in-Chief. Now,
defensive, as we have all witnessed
feel that an important Doint needs U
like me, are not criticizing him bee
even because we think we can do i
provide criticisms because, suppoi
written for the student population an
should have some input into the prod
of this paper.
As for my criticisms, I will agre
sports writer Mike Lough that opinic
line, uiey are weiwuic, eu:., uui n
you really have an opinion on some
today) then you should be able to wi
point of view instead of the constant
paper. The writers of the Gamecoi
withstanding) present the impressi
have the time, or don't wish to take
versed, well-researched article on a
I see it the situation is only getting v
TO THE EDITOR
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the Gamecock, entitled "Universil
specifically Ronnie Anderson's ei
Crusade for Christ.
I am the student who met and
description of the incident, I am c
curacies contained therein. Becau
occurs that a single, sensation
surrounding an incident and henc<
case here. It is not my objective
credibility of Campus Crusade for (
It should first be noted that the
time factor of this duration may
jective impressions instead, l rea
Anderson is Forrest Brown's past i
and may still be his present roomr
and intention of the authors, but i
jective as possible.
In the article, Anderson infers th
in Jesus" and then strategically ol
witnessing to him. It should be kn<
poll (which I still have) indicating
Bible .study. On his own volition he
to his interest by stopping by his i
hauo palloH firct u/hir?h T nsimllv
versed, in my estimate, for 45 to
logistics of the Bible study, as well
talked to Ronnie for two and a h;
wasn't interested, would nave beei
Anderson also indicates that I as
participating in the impending Bib
nor is it a church or a substitute
church. CCC is best described
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Readers Question
Platte attempt to detend ni
ock for numerous years, has the staff writer in the S|
opinion. While generally editors of this paper shoulc
ve been somewhat en- they set forth for contribi
ening, it seems that the editorial page "...all colu
2 decline, particularly in newsworthy subject...," the
before Mr. Platte gets d n't seem capable of fillir
in numerous columns, I Whose needs were intent
3 be made. I, and others newspaper, those of the
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i better job; rather, we that President Reagan is s
sedly, the Gamecock is the public's right to know
d therefore, the students Perhaps Mr. Platte should
uction and final outcome reflect on the manner in v
damns those who might wai
e with Mark Platte and all. I for one am totally in fs
>ns are fine. Opinions are to report news, provided
jems to this writer that if fashion. An example that
;thing (as I obviously do mind. Mr. Platte allocatet
*ite about that particular whether or not WNOK is t
chatter presented in this America." If Mr. Platte is r
:k (a few exceptions not feels that he needs to infori
on that they either don't goings on, then Mr. Platte
the time to write a well- research methods. If he ha<
ny particular subject. As Platte should have been abl
/orse; not only does Mark on how WNOK arrived at th
rticle written by Forrest Brown and Julie Jameson in
:v Officials Discuss Relcious Pressure Tactics." and
icounter with a student representative of Campus
conversed with Ronnie, and after reading Ronnie's
ompelled to respond because of the misleading inacse
of the inherent nature of the media, it often times
lalized article distorts the actual circumstances
e the reputation of the subjects involved. This is the
i to defend my character, but rather to assert the
Christ.
incident which is related occurred 17 months ago. A
sometimes yield a desired objective report into sublize
this is true of all parties involved. Also, Ronnie
roommate, up uiruugii iasi semester iu my luiuwieuge,
nate. These two facts reveal nothing of the motivation
do show that the report is neither current nor as obat
somehow Campus Crusade discovered he "believed
stained his phone number with the obvious intention of
own that Anderson freely filled out a spiritual interest
; that he was interested in participating in a five week
left his name, address and phone number. I responded
room which was on the dorm floor below mine. I may
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60 minutes about what a Christian is and about the
I as just generally getting to know one another. To have
alf hours about spiritual matters, especially when he
it very difficult indeed as well as a waste of time.
;ked him to join my faith. I assume he was referring to
ile Study. Campus Crusade for Christ is not a "faith,"
for the church. More accurately, it is an arm of the
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: Editor Mark Platte is attending the International Coi
n Bellagio, Italy this week. News Editor Tom Coyn
ief while Platte is away.
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Gamecock Conter
s ludicrous position, but now he neglected what \
ports section defending him. The to attack a pers
i perhaps look at the guidelines those very proc<
'ting writers. As stated on the COmeoutasawi
mns should be limited to one jyjr piatte need:
members of the Gamecock staff an(j then follow
lg this requirement themselves. ciaim to fame is
lied to be satisfied with this the survey,
staff or those of the student around as Mr.
ated, in his writings of March 1, misleading tact
etting a bad example regarding Mr. Platte woul<
and the media's right to report. jnt0 s column
step down trom his soapbox and on some topic, I
/hich he reports news, before he opportunity to ,
nt to restrict his right to report at around them
ivor of the media having the right j stated befor
they report news in a proper topic Granted,
occurred on March 1 comes to instances but u
i a few lines to the question of prove some po
he "number one rock station in better be made
eally interested in this subject, or posed to insert
n the student population of these man's opinion
needs to take a course in basic
i bothered to look far enough Mr.
e to inform the student population
ese figures, but instead, he totally
centered on the university campus, thro
denominational backgrounds join together f<
CCC is ? oresented by Methodists, Catholic:
Episcopals who are actively involved with th
my faith would have been to ask him to joii
which I am a member.
Again, the purpose of this letter is not to att
point out tnat tne report intimated is not repr
of CCC. There is a tendency to sen
evangelism )and to throw all evangelistic groi
pot of procedure and theology.
Finally, Anderson states that he did not lis
was part of the problem. Obviously his in
munication and misunderstandings. If this \a
perceiving his uninterest and therefore wast
by making the generalization, "They are jus
is not to let a single exaggerated story distort
Those involved with Campus Crusade for
adhere to it. There is no random door-knoc
Mike Fisher s drawing)going on. I do take
because of my strong conviction that he ha
people face and to the problems this world i
make a decision for anyone. I cannot force
briefest possible definition, I understand as <
act of the will) I have found that in my owr
produced nothing but resentment and rebel
make my own decisions, I always appreciate
these privileges. I expect people to take whal
a conclusion on the basis of the message a
people stand on spiritual issues and enjoy tl
the approach I take in sharing Christ wi
procedure of Campus Crusade for Christ.
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le brought out as his main point, and went on
;on who obviously tried to enlighten him on
jedings; thereby satisfying his own desire to
inner in his own eyes. I am of the opinion that
s to research the points he attempts to make
through on his basic idea. Granted, WNOK's
> a bit misleading it you don t Know tne tacts
but neglecting the facts the second time
Platte did, is only resorting to the same
ics that he professes to oppose. Perhaps if
d stop trying to fit as many thoughts as he can
and instead, present a well-informed opinion
the student population would be afforded the
actually be informed of the things going on
e that columns should center around a single
this should not necessarily hold true in all
/hen someone, such as Mr. Platte, is trying to
int, it seems likely that such a point might
! if full attention is given to that topic as oping
it in the midst of the ramblings of one
SUSAN L. CAIJLFIELD
Criminal Justice Graduate Student
ugh which students from a variety of
)r fellowship, Bible study and evangelism,
s, Presbyterians, Baptists, Lutherans and
eir churches. To have asked Ronnie to join
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ack Anderson and defend my actions, but to
esentative of the philosophy and procedure
sationalize religious topics (especially
ups, cults, sects, or otherwise, into the same
sten to half of what I said. Admittedly, this
lattentiveness contributed to the miscomras
the case as he states, then I erred in not
;ing his time and mine. Anderson concludes
t too pushy." Again, to restate my purpose,
the reputation CCC works hard to keep.
Christ are aware of university oolicv and
:king or shoulder grabbing (as depicted by
the intiative to talk to people about Christ
s they only viable solution to the problems
faces. However, I also realize that I cannot
anyone to become a Christian (which in the
wie trusting Christ as Savior and Lord as an
I case, whenever I was force-fed religion, it
lion. Since I am a thinking person and can
it when a person respects
II say, weigh it and evaluate it and arrive at
nd the evidence. I am interested in where
leir input, and respect their opinion. This is
th others, and this is the philosophy and
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