Editor,
I am writing in response to Jeremy Sment’s letter regarding the anti-abortion display on campus. The display showed many graphic pictures of the aftermath of abortions, and these images made him so angry that he was unable to focus on his schoolwork.
Unfortunately, I have to say that this is the very reason why I felt the display was a good thing. Abortion is a sensitive topic, and it always will be. However, we tend to steer away from the topic whenever it comes up. The display truly was graphic, but it was also informative. I have never heard of a problem solved by ignorance, and I personally would rather know both sides of an argument, no matter how unpleasant they may be.
If we have gotten to the point that being forced to talk about a difficult topic leads us into a hypertensive Hulk-like fit of rage, then maybe we should have displays like the ones Mr. Sment mentioned. Perhaps one day we might be able to discuss difficult topics in a civil manner rather than use them as an excuse for bad work.
Daniel Talley
UNM student
