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Editorials Don’t Drive Drunk Editors’ Notes Dear Editors, Recently I was sent the following letters concerning an ad which I made for a local attorney, Clarke Dummit. After reading the ^etj^rs 1 felt compelled to bring the thought of drunk driving to everyone’s attention the same way it was brought to The ads in question don't support drunk driving, but they make it sound innocent. It is far from innocent. The ads ( as Mr. Dummit states) are trying to bring those who have received a DWI or had drunk driving accidents to a realization that there is help available both judicially and emotionally. It is when we stop thinking about drunk driving that the problem occur. It is our responsibility to remember not to drink and drive or to let anyone else do so. Drunk driving is usually well remembered at Salem even in the merriest of times, this editorial and the following letters are a reminder that while you are out celebrating the holiday it is not a time to drive home merrier than you left. Sincerely, Patricia Earnhardt Dear Mr. Dummit, As a victim of a DWI crash, I find the enclosed ad printed in The Salemtte offensive. I do understand the need for those accused of drunk driving to have lega representation. 1 do object to the lighthearted manner in which the subject is treated. Dmnk driving is never "okay," no matter how good the legal representation is. I hope your future ads will treat DWI more responsibly. Sincerely, • Heather Register After receiving a copy of your letter to Mr. Dummit I felt it necessdry to respond to your comments. . • , • First I would like to clear Mr. Dummit from having any connection with making the ad you enclosed. In September, I sold Mr. Dummit an ad subscripHon for the fall semester, after that it was my job to make the "Feature Horoscope" ad for The Salemite . The reason for running the ad, in the form it is in, was an attempt to move away from the type of ads seen on television. In this past ad my attempts, obviously, went much farther to the joking side than they should have, and for this I give you my sincerest apology. I also assure you that upcoming ads will not carry the same lighthearted tone. It was an oversight on my part and I will keep your letter in mind while making any ads concerning the subject of drunk driving. I do appreciate your bringing this situation to my attention. I hope that you will continue to respond to matters in The Salemite which concern you. Sincerely, Patricia Earnhardt Dear Ms. Register, Thank you for contacting me to express your concern. I apologize if you have taken any offense. I do appreciate an opportunity to address anyone who feels that I treat my profession, my clients or the judicial system irresponsibly. However, I do not believe that my advertisement does. Anyone who drives while intoxicated is extremely irresponsible. They are not nec^;ssarily the type of person who would address their problem head on by hiring an attorney, going to counseling, or participating in the Step One program; especially in the college campus atmosphere where the students are from out of town, younger, have few ties to the community and will not have experience with our court system. Given these factors I believe that it is much more effective (both for my advertising dollars and for the benefit of the community) to bait the medicine with "just a spioon full of sugar." I personally believe that the young first time offender (those to which the ad, in question is addressed) need more guidance, counseling and constructive rehabilitation rather than having their wrist slapped and then having the underlying problem ignored. "Things will turn out okay if they address their problem and learn from their mistakes. I have given Ms. Earnhardt and her colleagues on The Salemite the instructions that the ads are to be lighthearted and catchy. I believe they are doing a fine job. If you would like to review future ads before they run please feel free to contact Ms. Earnhardt or myself. I welcome your input. Thank you again for expressing your concerns. Sincerely, E. Clarke Dummit by Amy Cass and April Edmondson It's that time of year again! Can you believe we're faced with the Christmas season again so soon? .,^here does the time fly? We've often wondered this, especially now as we have been participating in the special events that take place during the holiday season. As seniors, we cannot believe we are finally in "the shoes" taking part in candle trimming and Christmas caroling. We recall as freshmen not knowing what was actually entailed in the Christmas events that make this season so unique at Salem. After experiencing the infamous Christmas dinner, tree lighting, and candle light service we soon became aware of the importance of Salem's traditions and the need to continue them in the future. For these are the special times at Salem that we will retain as memories forever. However, we must continue by making one complaint. By the time this season rolls around, we are so bombarded with papers and assignments that we can't see the light to enjoy the the season here at Salem. But this year, our final year, we are making time to attend the traditional Salem events. Perhaps one day Salem will adopt the policy that all papers and various other projects are due the week following Thanksgiving. If this policy were implemented we believe everyone would benefit. This would allow students to participate in the Christmas festivities as well as begin their diligent exam studies earlier. This holiday season we wish you the best of luck on exams and a Merry Christmas! Dear Santa, I know you've received lots of requests in the mail this year, so I'll try to be brief. I am a senior at a woman's college in North Carolina. We really need some things to make our college a better place for learning. Some of these things include more space for professors, a new office for the security department, another communications professor and more diverse communications classes, more classes to be offered for all students, a moving van for residents of Strong Dorm, senior seminars in all majors, a hunter to catch the THING living in Sisters’ attic, lots and lots of cash to restore Sisters' and more chicken sandwiches. I know this may be a hard request to fill, however I especially wish for everyone a nice vacation and a safe journey home. I hope you will remember those most in need and bring the holiday spirit to everyone. Merry Christmas, Susie Salem Tfve SaCemite Sotcm Cottege Winston~SciCcrn., Nortfv CcvroCitwi 27108 (919) 721-2825 Co-Editors-in Chief Amy Cass April Edmondson Copy Editors Susan Cheshire Kathryn White Susanne Estes Editorial Editor Paige Parker Sports Editor Galen Miller Advertising Editor Patricia Earnhardt Headline Manager Diane Davis Business Manager Laura Brooks Photographer Lesley Stokes Faculty Advisor George McKnight StaffReporters-ElizabethFennel,LauraFranklin,HeatherClasscock,SteffenHambri^J Caroline Horlbeck, Hope Lamm, Katherine Livermon, Jenny Savage, Gaither Sm Caroline Swope, Tammy Taylor Contributing Writers - Libby Brown, Catherine Davis, Denise Decker, Michelle Dufffe Lttilde Dumond, Sarah Edwards, Trisha Forbes, Jennifer King, Kathenne Donna May,Jennifer Morgan, Strat Newitt, Sally Pierce, Lisa Phelp, Heather S Lauren Strain, Mary Bradley Thompson, Anne Tucker, Mindy Worrell Published bi-monthly, excluding examinations, holidays, January term and summer vacations, by students of Salem College. 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