Making a snap decision with little or no information seems to run contrary to the goal of a scholar. There have been many women and minorities who have died in the military. Once again, there's not enough information to make a decision. As far as whether or not a memorial would glorify war, we believe there is nothing that can show the realities and costs of war than a memorial honoring those who died in one. Movies and television shows glorify war.
Veterans know too much to dare glorify the horrors of war.
The military and its conflicts aren't considered politically correct by many. And, building a memorial to honor those members of the military people who die in conflicts is seen by some, not as a tribute to fallen students and alumni, but as an endorsement of something politically incorrect. It's a shame to see intelligent and highly educated people succumb to this kind of irrational thinking. The University Council's Facilities Committee plans to redraft the proposal, this time emphasizing the preliminary nature of the idea, and send it back to the executive committee. We hope the executive committee members will consider the proposal with open minds and at least allow the idea to be explored further.