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Racism first requires self-respect
When Zac Davis [was quoted in Lily Tsay's Nov. 22 column as saying], "to combat hate speech, we must see all the forms in which it is used," I fully agreed. Changing the world begins with changing oneself, just like being respected starts with respecting oneself.
I don't condone racism, and I don't use words of prejudice or hate, but when African Americans use the "N-word" among themselves or homosexuals call themselves "fags" or "queers," they lose some respect for their request for others not to say these things. I am a woman, I would be offended to be called a bitch, but neither do I use this word against myself nor my fellow women.
Earning respect begins with respecting those around you - with respecting yourself. How else will you get the world to take you seriously?
On-campus jobs have hidden benefits
I don't think anybody would argue the fact that students who work on campus do not make very much. If students are really that fed up with low wages, they can certainly work elsewhere.
As it turns out, students are ready and willing to work on campus for low pay.
For that, there is a reason. It is really hard to find employers in the community that take student needs seriously.
During my tenure at Ball State University, my on-campus jobs have been very considerate of my school schedule and always take into consideration the amount of homework or projects I might have.
Not only that, but it's also hard to find employers in the community that will let students off work for weeks at a time during the holiday season. Rather than letting President Gora set the wage rate, we should let the supply and demand of jobs take its course.
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