Here is a link to the short story mentioned in the March 2 issue of The Muse. I would like to let people know that this story in no way, shape or form reflects my person feelings toward women. Violence against women is wrong; writing about it, however, is not. Critics, especially those at the WRC, have said that writing about it does not solve the problem of violence; it serves to encourage it. I beg to differ. Not writing about it will not make it go away. People need to realize that violence is wrong and my short story does just that. Any rational being would see that

1) it just a story
2) it serves to highlight that this kind of behavior is limited to a small fraction of society.

Once we begin limiting rights regarding what we can and cannot write about, where will it end? I would also like to point out some glaring decrepencies in the Muse article. When I said that I was not proud of what I wrote, it was misconstred. What I meant what that I was not proud that such stories seem to be the mainstream that the public deems to be 'legitimate' that is, violence sells. I wasn't the first to write this type of story and I won't be the last.

I write because I love to. I write about all things: good, bad, and indifferent. Anyone who makes the assumption that because I write about something fictional I believe it, is utterly ignornant. There is no colloration. Secondly, the Muse stated that the character, Anne, was 'brutally raped and murdered.' This is UNTRUE. The only extreme violent act within the story is her being slapped once. I want everyone to read the story and make your mind up for yourself. Does writing horror make me a bad person or better yet a bad representative of the student populaiton? I think not. My writing in no way reflective of my abilities to serve the students of Memorial: men or women. Thank you and I hope I can count on your support Tuesday and Wednesday.

Honored. It's one word I can use to sum the years I've spent serving you. Unfortunately, all good things come to an end. This will be my final opportunity to do what I have always wanted: serve the student's. Ever since serving as General Studies Representative in 1995, my heart, soul, and being has been in my job. I was proud to say I was a member of the student union. I owe an unfulfillable debt to those who supported me; it would be an honor to have your support again.

Certainly, those who are undecided wish to know what do I ask of you? Not much really, other than an opportunity to restore your faith in an organization that has lost its direction. MUNSU has failed miserably to instill in students the belief that it does great work; instead, MUNSU has shown that it can, at times, be utterly ineffective. I appeal to the pride that exists in each of you. I can help make a difference; that is my promise. On March 7th and 8th, I ask for your support for VP ACADEMIC.

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