In response to the opinion piece written in the Feb. 27 issue of The Spectrum by Erin Shultz, "Can You Direct Me To My Wisdom Teeth?" I have a few things to say. Some very good points are raised, but I feel there is one that falls short.
First and foremost, I do agree with the first point drawn to our attention about Easy Mac. Indeed, the substance is tasteless and way too easy to come by for our own good. Not only is it ready in minutes, but it packs on weight faster than you can say "powdered cheese." The old-school mac 'n' cheese was definitely of much higher quality. If I were to cook packaged food instead of my family recipes, I would definitely choose the lengthier box version of macaroni and cheese.
Moving on to the end of the piece, the issue raised about wisdom teeth and brushing them is definitely a valid argument. I have had trouble with my own and they surely go down on the list with the appendix of vestigial nuances. However, we still should be able to brush our teeth like we learned how to do back in the day, without the need of these new spring loaded devices. With this, I am in agreement.
However, I find it necessary to contradict the second argument regarding the handicapped entrances utilized by non-inflicted individuals. The piece states that people who use these entrances without being handicapped are classified as lazy. There is one particular entrance in which this statement is made null and void. Located right after Berts, in between Talbert Hall and NSC, these doors are so heavy and move so slow it's like pouring molasses in January.
Even with extreme force, it is very hard to open these doors on your own. It is only of necessity, not laziness, that people push the handicapped button to open these doors. If the button is not taken advantage of, the doors slow people down and sap them of their ever-dwindling energy. After utilizing the button, the doors open up fast and easy and promote the flow of traffic. As my two petite roommates testify, "No one can possibly move those doors, even after using all the weight of your body and pushing with all your might." I, being of normal build, am still unable to open these doors on my own without the help of some well built engineering major.
So please, before you decide to categorize people so harshly, let's look at the whole picture. And besides, do handicapped people really care who's using the doors? As long as they can get in and out of the building, I think the function is being served.
