Yesterday, ABB called upon concerned alumni and friends of Bucknell to write to President Mitchell, politely but purposefully, urging him to stand up for free speech. It's worth highlighting here some of the excellent messages we know he is receiving.
Here is one:
Dear President Mitchell,
I am disturbed by news I am hearing about the current state of free speech on Bucknell's campus. I would greatly appreciate if you could inform me of what is taking place to curb what appears to be selective censorship of the Bucknell Conservatives Club.
As I have kept up with events at the University since my graduation, I have been very pleased with your commitment to freedom of expression and the balancing of opinions from across the political and ideological spectrum. With your prior words and actions in mind, I find it troubling that you still remain silent (at least as far as I can tell) on this important issue.
You or I might not always agree with the methods of some groups on campus, but all students and clubs have the right to freely express their ideas and to protest policies they view as wrong or destructive. Freedom of expression must be the bedrock of the college environment in order to ensure that the goals of a college education are fulfilled. These things are even more important at a liberal arts college like Bucknell.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I await a response at your earliest convenience.
Best regards,
Adam R. Hersperger, Class of 2005
Well put. Let's keep 'em coming.
--Charles Mitchell '05