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Date: Nov 10, 2004

HA editorial: How would boycott help USM?

Date: Nov 10, 2004

I agree. Any effort by the administration to stifle student protest should be encouraged. Especially so when the students are protesting something I don't agree with.

Date: Nov 10, 2004

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Originally posted by: Mr. Dub L. Standard
"I agree. Any effort by the administration to stifle student protest should be encouraged. Especially so when the students are protesting something I don't agree with."

This is an excellent point.

And there really is a double standard. Last spring, students & alumni who held up protest signs at a basketball game were escorted out of the arena. Last weekend, students were permitted to pass out "protest" flyers at the ballgame.

If the students want to boycott Hattiesburg businesses, fine. If a sufficient number of USM students are able to organize a boycott & sustain it long enough to cause any significant impact on the Hattiesburg economy, it will be one for the history books.

The HA must be hurting for something to editorialize over...

Date: Nov 10, 2004

Truth4USM,

You're right--the editorial pages at the Hat Am have not gone over to the Thames line. Not yet, anyway.

Does anyone know how extensive the support for the boycott is among USM students? If Walt Cain is a major player in it, the answer could well be: not very extensive at all.

Robert Campbell

Date: Nov 10, 2004

If the boycott is effective, I would not know it from the crowd at Sweet Pepers for lunch. Indeed, another helping of boycott might help them more than ever.

Date: Nov 11, 2004

I haven't been on this board in a long time, but I felt that I had to remark on this one. As far as a boycott on businesses sponsored by Walt Cain and the SGA -a laughable concept among most of the students- I would put very little credence to it. In fact, there will probably be very little change. I've always liked Sweet Peppers Deli and after this, I may have to just stop there and eat even more often.

Date: Nov 15, 2004

I recently observed that quite a few eating establishments in Hattiesburg have large yellow USM signs affixed in the ground outside their businesses. The signs to which I refer are all alike. I was reminded of a time when I lived in a dangerous urban area in another part of the country. Several times, while I was parking my car, I was approached one or two persons and informed that they would watch and protect my car for a small fee. In view of the SGA's alleged boycot threat, do the large yellow signs at the front of those eating establishments have any protective function?

Date: Nov 15, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Stranger in the Night
"I recently observed that quite a few eating establishments in Hattiesburg have large yellow USM signs affixed in the ground outside their businesses. The signs to which I refer are all alike. I was reminded of a time when I lived in a dangerous urban area in another part of the country. Several times, while I was parking my car, I was approached one or two persons and informed that they would watch and protect my car for a small fee. In view of the SGA's alleged boycot threat, do the large yellow signs at the front of those eating establishments have any protective function? "

I was surprised to see one outside of 206--the restaurant that has been the refuge of faculty. I won't stop going there, but I still was surprised.

Date: Nov 15, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Stranger in the Night
"I recently observed that quite a few eating establishments in Hattiesburg have large yellow USM signs affixed in the ground outside their businesses. The signs to which I refer are all alike. I was reminded of a time when I lived in a dangerous urban area in another part of the country. Several times, while I was parking my car, I was approached one or two persons and informed that they would watch and protect my car for a small fee. In view of the SGA's alleged boycot threat, do the large yellow signs at the front of those eating establishments have any protective function? "

Shelby's view of the world: "You're either with me or against me."

Date: Nov 15, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Stranger in the Night
"I recently observed that quite a few eating establishments in Hattiesburg have large yellow USM signs affixed in the ground outside their businesses. The signs to which I refer are all alike. I was reminded of a time when I lived in a dangerous urban area in another part of the country. Several times, while I was parking my car, I was approached one or two persons and informed that they would watch and protect my car for a small fee. In view of the SGA's alleged boycot threat, do the large yellow signs at the front of those eating establishments have any protective function? "

The uniformity of those signs do give the impression that the community is becoming a hostage of the university.

Date: Nov 15, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Music patron
" I was surprised to see one outside of 206--the restaurant that has been the refuge of faculty. I won't stop going there, but I still was surprised."

SFT & Co. do not make up the bulk of USM...the faculty and students do. So, I would take a sign supporting USM as a sign supporting USM faculty and students.

Just my $.02

Date: Nov 15, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Music patron
" I was surprised to see one outside of 206--the restaurant that has been the refuge of faculty. I won't stop going there, but I still was surprised."

I reckon that Hattiesburg is too small for any restaurant to "take sides" in a dispute not their own. From what I can tell, 206 attracts a wide group of people because it is a genuinely fine establishment. Places like that can help heal a community by providing a pleasant, neutral environment for all comers.

I've always appreciated Hattiesburg businesses posting pro-USM signs. It always made me feel as though I belonged to a genuine community. I hope they'll be encouraged to keep doing it. And to any members of this message board who *have* been posting signs for however long, thanks.

Date: Nov 15, 2004

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Originally posted by: Jameela Lares
"I've always appreciated Hattiesburg businesses posting pro-USM signs."

Pro-USM signs are just dandy. Hattiesburb businesses have posted them in Hattiesburg long before most of us ever set foot in this town. But the sheer number of such signs has seemed to increase significantly folllowing the SGA boycott talk. I hope the increase is due to genuine support of the university- not just to fend off the boycott wolves.

Date: Nov 15, 2004

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