Keep watch for dangerous situations
I am absolutely appalled by what I read in the paper. There is this guy named “Steve” letting himself into women’s unlocked apartments, folding their clothes, arranging shoes and climbing into bed with them- for what?
Apparently “testing the water” for something more serious. Fortunately, no one has been hurt and I’m thankful for that. I truly cannot believe the reports I have heard.
Do you think that the “clear and present danger” of the serial killer has subsided just because a man has been in custody for the aggravated rapes and subsequent brutal murders that have occurred? Do you realize that it only takes one simple mistake? Once you die, and I don’t have to tell you, its game over. This serial killer just showed all the other deviants out there how easy it could be done. It isn’t a game; it’s a matter of life and death that can no doubt be separated in many cases by being cognizant of the decisions that you make on a day to day basis locking your doors and windows and not opening your door for someone you don’t know.
What does it take? Has the community of greater Baton Rouge and especially LSU forgotten the fear and anxiety that was rampant only 5 months ago?
It seems so to me. Maybe it’s just because I feel sensitive to this situation because of my involvement. Regardless, I hope that no one falls prey to a similar crime.
Don’t think for a second that it can’t happen to you, because it happened to a number of fine upstanding young women in this community. I implore you to step up to the plate, have enough respect and foresight for your safety not to let this happen to you. Lastly, I can assure you- this “Steve” isn’t the only deviant in Baton Rouge that poses a threat. Don’t let the “calm” persuade you into a false sense of security.
Lee E. Stanton
Ph.D. candidate
oceanography/coastal sciences
Cuffist has a
double standard
Let me check my list: racism, sexism, homophobia, and discrimination against persons with disabilities are still bad, but it’s OK to ridicule old people?
Is this OK all the time or only when they’re apparently too mentally diminished or too feeble to understand how witty you’re being at their expense? At what age is it open season on old people? Over 60? 50? Maybe Anna Byars can clear this up.
Barbara Faulkner
grad student
art education