To the Editor:
As a Fort Collins resident, I am appalled by the behavior of
some of the CSU students last weekend. However, I am further
appalled by the suspension of five students by CSU. These students
where charged with alleged misdemeanors resulting from the two
riots.
The operative word here is “alleged.” None of these five
students has been convicted of any crime at this point. Regardless,
CSU authorities, a priori, have issued suspensions. What ever
happened to innocent until proven guilty? What has happened to due
process?
Because of the effect that a suspension or expulsion from school
can have on the lives of these five students, I recommend that CSU
reconsider its suspension of these individuals. I further recommend
that CSU wait until the legal process has completed before issuing
summary punishments. As the alternative, CSU may find itself in the
unenviable position of eating crow with possible accompanying legal
liability if these students are acquitted or if charges are
dropped. CSU may always suspend or expel them at a later date.
Be that as it may, residents of Fort Collins don’t want rioting
in their streets. We expect incoming students to have the same
respect for our city, as visitors, as we would have of theirs. From
my experience in Fort Collins, Fort Collins Police Services is very
tolerant, and if they’re contacting you, then you are probably
transgressing. Let’s all work to maintain the quality of life in
Fort Collins, and keep it the Choice City that it is.
Sincerely,
Alfred P. Reaud
Proprietor,
Happy Cat Technologies,
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