Editor,
I am writing to you in response to a letter written by Philip Lafreniere, concerning the publication of the comic strip, “Lakewood.”
I found his letter unsettling, and many other students did, as well.
“The comic strip that you publish called ‘Lakewood’ lacks any level of humor and as such to me is a waste of space.” I understand that everyone is entitled to their opinion, but he fails to justify his arguments. I doubt the Daily Lobo just caters to Lafreniere’s tastes, and for someone to go this far and say someone’s artistic and comedic work is a waste of space is unprofessional.
Beyond that point, I believe that the Daily Lobo publishing Nathan Rackley’s comic strip was a good choice. Publishing a comic strip written by a UNM student promotes exactly what universities should be promoting: having students strive for their dreams. As such, I find the Daily Lobo a fantastic print publication. It is up to the Daily Lobo staff to decide what goes into the paper. I felt I had to write a response to such a poorly written argument.
Phillip Shaw
UNM student
