2008 Woodie Awards
Editorial: Ad does not reflect the views of The Journal staff
Issue date: 10/5/06 Section: Opinion/Editorial
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Many students, faculty and staff were upset by the advertising insert that appeared in The Journal Sept. 28. The insert promoted by Human Life Alliance presented some information that was questionable and some that might have been completely false. However, that is the nature of propaganda and the repercussion of free speech.
The Journal acknowledges that Human Life Alliance, no matter how disagreeable its views, has a right to exercise free speech. If ever offered, The Journal advertising department would welcome an ad from Planned Parenthood or any other organization with a different set of views just as it did the advertisement from Human Life Alliance.
It is good to see so many opinions on the topic of abortion, since Webster students have long been labeled as apathetic. The Journal should be an open forum for the Webster University community and this very issue proves that students are not afraid to stand up for what they feel is right or wrong.
The Journal encourages those who disagree with the ad to visit the Human Life Alliance Web site at http://www.humanlife.org and submit feedback to the organization.
Hopefully, students will stay this passionate throughout the year and especially through the upcoming elections.
The Journal acknowledges that Human Life Alliance, no matter how disagreeable its views, has a right to exercise free speech. If ever offered, The Journal advertising department would welcome an ad from Planned Parenthood or any other organization with a different set of views just as it did the advertisement from Human Life Alliance.
It is good to see so many opinions on the topic of abortion, since Webster students have long been labeled as apathetic. The Journal should be an open forum for the Webster University community and this very issue proves that students are not afraid to stand up for what they feel is right or wrong.
The Journal encourages those who disagree with the ad to visit the Human Life Alliance Web site at http://www.humanlife.org and submit feedback to the organization.
Hopefully, students will stay this passionate throughout the year and especially through the upcoming elections.
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