Letters to the Editor

In reference to "Protesting musicians ‘occupied' with ulterior motives"

Dear editor:

Are you trying to make fun of the protestors or write about music?

"Protesting is a trend. One person decides it would be rebellious to scream and shout about something, and then other people figure they'll join in because it looks cool."

According to your logic all those that protested in the U.S Civil Rights movement were just a bunch of people doing it because it was cool.

"I'll offer an educated guess and say that the majority of the people on Wall Street don't even know what they're truly protesting about."

You never attempted to address any reason at all given by a protestors. Do a little homework and look up what these people are pissed about.

"with all of the bandwagon protesters and faux beliefs"

You only have an "educated guess". A very loosely educated guess I might add. Based on your guess the beliefs of the protesters are false. O.K... What beliefs are false.

People are protesting because the rising costs of housing, educations and lack of jobs.

There are people with degrees that cannot find work. The rich are getting richer and poor are getting poorer.

Just take a look at how much is spent on education and jobs.

www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget

In the end it is just your "opinion". The part about music, I could really care less about. You should do a little more research before you guess what a group of peoples beliefs are and toss it under the rug.

Anthony Bailey

(via www.indianastatesman.com)

In reference to "Underrated blues artist overshadowed by popular music"

Dear editor:

I do love old blues by old blues players. New blues players much show prescience and realize that copying the old masters is not the way of the future. Blues music retreads of retreads just gets boring and will be apocalyptic to a guitarist's career. Lang must bring something new and fresh. I agree that he is talented. But what, if anything, has he offered that is new to the world and not just some rehash stolen from the delta? "Lie To Me"?

The fact is Jonny has tried to branch out by even doing rap songs. He's not a bad singer, just another singer. And, a good song is what it's all about. He hasn't had one. So, he is just as obscure as me...someone who hasn't not tasted nearly as much fire of the flame of fame. There's too much music to go around and so little time.

Lastly, how can you even call this guy a "blues artist"? Just call him a guitar player searching for his song. He is about as blues as I am from Mars.

Robert Fairweather

(via www.indianastatesman.com)

Dear editor:

Thank you for printing the thoughtful and accurate editorial on page 5 of the Oct. 14 Statesman.  You hit several major points in a very convincing and concise manner.  Great job.

GO SYCAMORES!

Ron Prettyman

Athletics Director

Indiana State University

Dear editor:

The after Homecoming edition of the Statesman was a disappointment to read. All the stories that were written in it were about the students who got drunk and arrested.

What is so great and all-consuming about these students that they have to have a section of the paper to illustrate their bad choices? Where are the articles for the students, faculty and staff who made healthy and good choices during the Homecoming weekend?  

There was a group of people who actually volunteered their time to walk dogs in the parade for the Terre Haute Humane Society and where is the story on that? What about the students who all signed up to become designated walkers?

I am highly disappointed at the "after Homecoming" articles in this year's Statesman. I thought this school wanted to promote the right thing to do and not drinking and public intoxication. From Monday's Statesman it is hard to tell what is to be promoted.

Cheyenne Jackson

Senior Psychology/Liberal Studies with a Women Studies and Creative Writing Minor