Recently, I read the open letter to the chancellor concerning the appointment of the new president of the University of Denver.

First, the students, who presented their argument in a very professional and concise manner, noted the lack of a student/faculty voice in the decision making process. I cannot speak for the faculty but from a student standpoint, the argument is seriously flawed.

The student organizations and protests concerning anything on this campus are anemic at best. If the students were to have been involved in this process, I would suspect the writers of the protest letter and a few select students would contribute. This follows the current trend here at the University of Denver of general student apathy when a function lacks alcohol and/or seesaws.

In order to appeal to the disregard of a student voice, a student voice must exist. The moan of a few special interests does not constitute the will of the student body.

Second, the association and subsequent attack of the contributions to Senator Santorum made by the new President is yet another incomplete argument. Support, especially monetary, does not necessarily denote total agreement with the recipient’s personal views. For example, I may financially support the Ford Motor Company by purchasing a car but I do not share the blatant anti-Semitic views held by its founder, Henry Ford.

The purpose of this article is not to criticize the students for their efforts but to attack their battle of choice. In all probability, this decision for a new president will be beneficial, much like the majority of the changes brought up by the current Chancellor.

Just a suggestion, let us hold off our criticism of this new member of our community until he has actually done something.