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...seriously misconstrued (Editorial, “A Step in the Wrong Direction,” Feb. 7). As I understood the message of the comments in question, she envisions the council sponsoring campus forums in which students could discuss and debate important issues that are relevant to Harvard (i.e. ROTC, grade inflation, etc.). This is similar to the “Days of Dialogue” of the Driskell administration...
Still, support for ROTC is growing. The leadership of HROTCA has recognized this trend, and has even received substantial support from the Harvard administration. For this, we are immensely grateful. Harvard President Lawrence H. Summers and his colleagues have been very supportive of those in uniform. He’s pushing to increase funding, has written us letters of support and has even allowed us a page in the yearbook. ROTC, it appears, is finally winning its “30-Years War” with “John Harvard.” Yet, a war among...
Contrary to popular opinion, the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy did not result from the scheming of discriminatory military brass, and certainly did not intend to stymie Harvard cadets from seeking an education. Yet, ROTC is counter-intuitively banned from campus and directly associated with the policy’s creation and implementation. Does the ban make any sense? Civilian government, the very people we vote for, shoulders the responsibility for the policy, but groups and events associated with our government here on campus don’t seem...
Outside the realm of HROTCA, I also urge you to approach those whom you see in uniform and talk to us. You’ll find that while we certainly have our opinions, we’re thoughtful listeners as well. ROTC cadets have taken a sacred oath to protect the lives and freedoms of American citizens, even sacrificing our lives if duty calls. It is because of this understanding that we have chosen to work together with the Harvard community and not against...
Charles B. Cromwell ’02 is a history concentrator in Mather House. He is the Battalion Commander of Army ROTC and is president of the HROTCA...