I would like to comment briefly on Michael Feuerstein’s letter to the editor (“No thanks,” Oct.30). Michael’s characterization of Virgil Goode demonstrates a real problem with today’s political climate. In his letter, Michael characterizes Goode as “racist,” “xenophobic,” and a “bigot.”
Michael may not agree with some of Goode’s policy positions; indeed he may not agree with any of them. However, verbally trashing somebody you disagree with seems a poor way of expressing one’s disagreement, especially in what is supposed to be an adult conversation.
Is it constructive to begin a political debate by labeling the people you disagree with as “racists,” “bigots” or any number of other slurs? Is it even possible to have substantive debate after already resorting to name calling? I find it sad to see my peers rally around “The Politics of Change” and still resort to the same name calling we’ve seen for years.
Kevin Tschirhart
CLAS IV
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