Editor,
I am appalled to see on the news that Elizabeth Lambert has been reinstated for soccer practices. It only condones and reinforces bad behavior and unsportsmanlike conduct. She should be banned from every and all sports for the rest of her college career. I totally disagree with the decision to reinstate her for practice. What value is this in teaching our children? She is a bully, but that’s OK? Whatever happened to morals and rules of conduct, Ms. Lambert and UNM Athletic Department? It shames me that I graduated from this University.
What if the opponent who got thrown to the ground suffered a concussion or broken bones? What if she was your own daughter? Would you just turn the other cheek? My guess is no, you would not. And how would Ms. Lambert feel if this ever happened (God forbid) to a child of her very own? She is still acting just like a child herself. Grow up, Ms. Lambert.
She is still a disgrace to UNM and UNM sports. UNM athletes are allowed way too much latitude. They are not gods and their treatment is far superior than is the average hard working student. Shame on you.
Judith Bowman
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