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October 30, 2009
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Editor says 'cattle' call is offensive "It remains to be seen how many kids will hop the fence. But you have to deal with the public as cattle, and we're building a corral," said Selinsgrove Borough Manager John Bickhart in a recent Daily Item article regarding Susquehanna's new fence, or fence to come, along University Avenue.Now, I know I have my sensitive moments, but I don't think taking offense to having my intelligence compared to that of a cow is me being sensitive, is it? I hope that in the past three years my Susquehanna education has at least elevated my intelligence level to that of a somewhat smarter animal–maybe a dolphin? Or perhaps a sheep? (Those are the third and eighth smartest animals, according to articlebase.com). When this quote and its accompanying article were pointed out to me Sunday while working at the Daily Item, my immediate reaction was to let my jaw drop while I took in what exactly I was reading. My next reaction was what I believe to be understandable indignation and disbelief, neither of which were considered out of line or questioned by the others in the newsroom. Did we really just get called cattle? Is this your way of showing Susquehanna students that we are a respected and vital part of the Selinsgrove community? Granted the quote says "public," but come on. Not to mention that most of the students here are over the age of 18, so using the word "kids" is a bit demeaning and disrespectful in my opinion. And someone please tell me how stupid or intoxicated one would have to be to attempt to jump a fence that includes high, brick pillars and metal spikes? Of course, I'm guessing about the metal spikes because God forbid Susquehanna complete any construction in a timely fashion. In the grand scheme of things, is Bickhart's demeaning quote going to bring the end of the world or cause any life-changing occurrences? No, it definitely won't. But I would expect more than such poor taste and disrespect, because we as students deserve more. |
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