Letter to the Editor:
As a recent Elon alumna, I frequently find myself telling others about all the wonderful things happening on this campus. I must admit I was less than impressed by SGA’s recent motion to remove Chick-fil-A from campus.
Like many others, our university is ever-changing and searching for new ways to be better. That said, in this situation it seems the proposition of the student government is out of touch with the wants of the student body.
Students genuinely enjoy the products provided by Chick-fil-A. There aren’t many off campus vendors on campus so this one is especially appreciated. It seems that more than any other group, students express value for the right to free speech.
Chick-fil-A’s president Dan Cathy has the right to speak his mind and delegate funds as he sees fit. I don’t personally agree with his views or money management but I do love those chicken nuggets.
Removing Chick-fil-A for being “closed-minded” is, in my opinion, pretty closed-minded. As Elon strives to improve the community, it should take into consideration the value of diverse perspectives. I am ashamed to think that it may become the “Elon way” to discriminate against others based on their views, whatever they may believe.
Louisa Sloan, Elon University ‘12 UNC Social Work Candidate