1. The Skidmarks column is not making a judgment on which violation has higher priority. Indeed, I’d say its obvious that both are violations – to what degree is an individual’s choice. Nevertheless, criticizing one violation of free speech while violating it another way is hypocritical. The Patriot promotes free speech and an open forum of discussion. Should you ever see us violating those principles, let us know.

2. When have you heard the Patriot tell you to save the environment by printing less? The problem is not in the act of printing, it’s the hypocrisy.

3. We aren’t necessairly criticizing the Brown and White’s response in either case. We simply were pointing out a response that, due to the change in culture of Lehigh’s campus, is quite different from what we would see today.

Thanks for your comment.

Ben

1. How are you qualified to determine which “violation of the spirit of free speech” is a higher priority than another?

2. You have print copies of The Patriot? I’m holding one right now, so that’s a rather hypocritical point to make, correct?

3. What does response to a swastika practical joke have to do with The Brown and White? All the examples you cite – eight e-mails, town hall meetings, police investigations and demands from special interest groups – have nothing to do with The Brown and White. They simply cover whatever response occurs.