OpinionMay 4, 2004
Jonesboro has grip on reality
To the editor: Regarding Sunday's story "Embracing the Indian": Pay close attention to our neighbors in Jonesboro, Ark. It seems they have a much better grip on reality than the Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents. I have several friends of Cherokee descent. From what they tell me, the regents are more worried about the nickname than they are...
To the editor:
Regarding Sunday's story "Embracing the Indian": Pay close attention to our neighbors in Jonesboro, Ark. It seems they have a much better grip on reality than the Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents.
I have several friends of Cherokee descent. From what they tell me, the regents are more worried about the nickname than they are.
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Or is this really all about money? This whole thing smells to high heaven of the almighty dollar.
G. MARCUS REED
Glenallen, Mo.
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