Memories of Butler
Regarding 'Viewbook deception' (Wed. October 17, 2007):
George Xing '11 should content himself that he does not have to live in Butler Quad for two years. Peter Lambert-Cole '09
Teachers are adults
Regarding 'Alumni interviews lack influence' (Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007):
As a graduate alumnus who has been asked to interview candidates in the DC area, let me get this straight: Dean of Admission Janet Rapelye says Princeton is admitting students who "might not have spoken to adults a lot." (!) Presumably, this includes their teachers — as in 12 years of elementary and secondary education? What am I missing here? If Princeton is admitting students who don't speak to adults (I'm trying to grasp that whole concept, but it's just not coming), who is being admitted and why? I think I may disregard the email message I got last week from my local Alumni Schools Coordinator. Renne Hlyton GS '79
Wealth responsibility
Regarding 'Endowment increases 22 percent to $15.8 billion' (Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007):
We should be honored that we attend one of the bestfunded universities in the world, which undoubtedly contributes to the excellence of education at this institution. As we look at these record investment gains, though, we should take a moment to consider the responsibilities that coincide with holding such a large chunk of our society's wealth. Namely, there is a huge moral obligation to invest in ethically sound and responsible endeavors that comes along with having such large amounts of capital. Is the University following such ethical practices as not investing in questionable endeavors with known human rights violations, links to war profiteering or whose effects on society in general are far from the stated mission of the University — despite the typically higher economic payoff often associated with investing in them. With such a large fraction of society's capital, these investment decisions correspondingly have a larger impact on society and so as morally aware students and global citizens, we would do well to ensure that our alma mater is making responsible choices with her/our money. David Nagib '11
Greening Princeton
Regarding 'Organization pushes for more eco-friendly cups' (Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007):
I have a suggestion for the eating clubs if they are truly concerned about Greening Princeton. How about cutting down on beer, whisky, vodka and tequila consumption and in their stead sponsoring Stinger and Grasshopper parties. Those drinks are made with creme de menthe, are flavorful, enjoyed especially by ladies and are visibly green ... if served in plastic cups. Michael Scharf '64
Speech clarification
Regarding 'Barriers to peace' (Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007):
This column was such a distorted account of what I said, that it's hard to believe a Princeton student wrote it. My speech was not about Muslims but about Muslisms who are also fascists, a distinct minority in the Muslim community who have killed more members of their own faith than all the U.S. and Israeli soldiers put together. I did not say there was more racism against blacks than whites in America either. I said on university campuses blacks could count on more institutional support in the face of a racist attack than the white students at Duke. David Horowitz
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