March 31, 2011 was the last day for University students to vote in the ASUO elections. I took the opportunity, optimistic that I could express my opinion to our student representatives. However, I found this was exceedingly difficult. The majority of the ballot measures were biased and misleading. While this has already been expressed numerous times in the Emerald opinion section (for which I am most grateful), I am not writing to point this out or inform anyone about the measures or the issues they regard. It is too late for that. I am writing to argue that this sort of deception is unacceptable.
I am insulted, incredulous, embarrassed and irate that the ballots were written in such a deceptive manner. The University is an institution of higher education. To expect the student body to passively accept such a belittling set of questions is insulting. I am embarrassed to be represented by people who would find the answers to these questions insightful. I am incredulous that this sort of work meets standards at an institution of higher education. And perhaps more than anything I am irate, if simply because it is too easy to imagine a better-written ballot and a kinder world. I encourage you to feel the same and to use that feeling as means to a better end, ideally your education. In such a deceptive world, you will need a very good one.
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Letter: ASUO elections’ ballot measures biased, misleading
Daily Emerald
April 3, 2011
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