University President James W. Wagner's controversial use of the Three-Fifths Compromise in Emory Magazine has caused an uproar locally and nationally in the last week. We have read and heard countless opinions about the column, and there is a general consensus that his comments were distasteful, offensive and bizarrely unaware. We at the Wheel would now like to encourage the community to move away from reactions and towards solutions.
As some have confessed themselves, we feel that certain members of the Administration are unfortunately out of touch with particular sensitivities. At this point, we believe that those members have been made aware of their failings. Now, we as a community should work towards particular solutions to tackle these difficult issues and to prevent future missteps. We ask the student body to move forward and act, as we have spent the last week reacting.
We are all a part of the same community. Rather than focus on Wagner's column, we should mobilize to address the greater problem and its implications. Only open dialogue and concrete actions can address problems like race and University governance. Such dialogue must involve a community that is fully aware, educated and determined.
It has been established that Wagner should not have made these comments. Now is our chance to seize the moment to push for a better and stronger Emory community.
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