Dear Sir:
Virginia has in the past been an excellent working example of democracy. The University authorities have not discriminated against any one segment of the student body by placing stringent regulations upon them.
Now, however, a most undemocratic situation has arisen, one which is most distasteful to those of us who live on the Lawns and Ranges. While fraternity men are allowed to entertain women in their fraternity houses with certain restrictions, it is impossible for a person on the Grounds to do so.
In effect, the recent rulings passed by the authorities make it very difficult for men on the Grounds to have dates. Just what can you do here? Many of the restaurants at the corner have been closed, and Madison Hall is a very poor substitute. With the approach of football weekends, and dance weekends, this situation takes on added seriousness.
I believe in Virginia Tradition, and most certainly in the Honor System. I have faith in the Virginia Gentlemen, and if the authorities don't have faith in them, then we have really slipped back. We are grown men on the Lawns and Ranges, and yet we are subject to the child-like regulations of a prep school. These regulations just don't fit.
Naturally there must be some regulation, we agree with the authorities there. However, we believe that something could be worked out which would give us the same liberties as those enjoyed by other students off the Grounds. Perhaps a Constable could be appointed to police the Grounds, and see that no infractions were committed. If such infractions did take place, proper measures could be taken with those who broke the rules. Thus the many would no longer have to suffer for the acts of a very few.
Jefferson, the father of the Constitution and the University would not have tolerated the inequality which exists between the men on the Grounds, and those who live off of them. Nor would he have countenanced a set up in which the many suffer for the acts of a few.
This undemocratic situation must go.
Fourth Year Student
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