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Issue of the Day: Campus Development
Posted By Tim Louman-Gardiner On January 14, 2007 @ 3:00 pm In Features | Comments Disabled
Welcome to the first of our Issue of the Day series, where we profile an important campus and student issue, and ask our readers, including candidates, to comment on it.
(It’s important to note that the definition of allowable passive campaigning includes “letters to the editor and articles written by… candidates” and “responding to inquiries from the media about elections plans.” Which covers participating in these types of questions.)
Our first: Campus Development
You may have noticed that the campus is a giant construction zone. If you haven’t, you’re probably blind. As with any issue, there are many perspectives. Those who support the (general) development will generally argue:
Those who generally oppose the development have their arguments as well:
So, what do you think? In particular we invite candidates to comment, but all are welcome. Please, comment. It helps get your ideas out.
What should the AMS position on development be? Which of the arguments do you find persuasive? What would you add? How would you make the case for whichever side you support? Have I merely established a false dichotomy?
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