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February 27, 2003
How Stupid Can You Get?
I saw a flyer on campus today that really made me angry. An organization called The National Youth & Student Peace Coalition is advocating a college strike in order to convince the Bush administration not to go to war with Iraq. They are asking—nay, urgently encouraging—students to sluff all of their classes on March 5, 2003.
Now, most people reading this site already know that I stand fully behind President Bush on the decision to get Saddam out of Iraq. However, even if I was against war in Iraq, I could certainly think up a better protest strategy than skipping a day of class. What are they thinking? "Gee, let's show Mr. President how serious we are by depriving ourselves of a college education." How much is it really going to affect the government if you skip a few classes? Isn't it only going to hurt yourself?
It just really ticks me off how stupid some people can be. x(
Posted by Joey at February 27, 2003 10:29 AM
Comments
I don't think that these guys are too far off from a good idea. The big problem is what are they going to do while they are on strike. I think it would be generous (maybe a little over zealous) to assume that maybe 10% will actually do something other then not go to class. The general idea isn't bad, but I don't think most people get it.
I imagine that most will take the day off in the name of peace, but if they really want to get something done, they are going to need to act. If everyone who sluffed class (for the strike) went to protest down by the capital they might make a statement. I just think that most will view it as an excuse not to go to class. (which isn't always bad ;))
Posted by: Stu at February 28, 2003 05:40 AM
Joey, This is normal self-destructive behavior for total idiots. Maybe there are some totally depraved humans after all.
Posted by: Keith at February 28, 2003 12:29 PM
Click Me
maybe they are starting to get it.... i dunno
Posted by: Stu at March 5, 2003 09:40 AM