I feel that this initiative is long overdue. The ability for us to explore such a wide array of (sometimes controversial) subjects and even our ability to go to class are due in large part to sacrifices that others made. I feel that in order to honor those people and their sacrifices the least we could do is to put our flag -- the American flag -- in every class room here. People might actually realize that the life we lead is unique and privileged and the only reason for it is another's sacrifices.
Jennifer Waggy
CLAS II
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