Man in armed forces should show tolerance

Publication Date: 09/25/2006

:Brad Tesdall- I really hope I never meet you. The previous letter you wrote about the cigarette ban made me aware of your awful existence and now I am once again disgusted by your hateful words. I looked you up on Myspace and you say your occupation is "military"-do we really want bigots in the military? I don't think anyone with such strong opinions about other people's shortcomings should be representing our country, the land of the free, on any level. I think it's pretty ironic that you are in the military and show no tolerance for anyone that doesn't live the type of lifestyle you think you hold yourself-athletic. Also-you obviously haven't heard anything about people being predisposed to obesity-so even if they eat pretty much decent most of the time-they still might get fat! Your bigotry disgusts me and I hope you realize what this country stands for & what you are supposed to be supporting-life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness-whether that means someone is fat or not!

Erin Menser

Senior, College of Liberal Arts