Regarding 'Tory's vision for Princeton is a misguided one' (Feb 12):
Anyone savvy in campus politics understands that being a conservative is not mainstream, popular or easy. It is a scarlet letter that generates scowls, prejudice and awkward Bicker sessions. No minority — as conservatives undoubtedly are — can rightly be called conformist. As such, we are some of the most ardent defenders of diversity, as we represent a unique kind: intellectual diversity.
The quotes from the Times — although out of context — are meant to criticize a false sense of diversity. To assume green-haired students a unique perspective is as prejudiced as assuming all African-American students bring the "urban, inner-city" perspective.
We should favor a multitude of tongues in order to create a robust marketplace of ideas. We should not seek diversity to make the cover of our viewbook resemble a box of crayons. The beauty of Princeton is that we haven't yet given in to believing in skin and hair-color diversity. We still maintain a healthy intellectual pluralism.
Students' dress reflects the intention to be taken seriously in the real world, a desire to interact with professors, and a statement against prejudice. After all, I'd rather learn of another student's passion for animal rights through discussion than from their hair color and pin-covered book bag. Evan Baehr '05 Editor Emeritus, The Princeton Tory
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