I am writing in response to the April 26 article "Petition circulating to fire OSD official." I'm mortified that such an article was published. Although the feelings expressed by members of Marquette's College Republicans and College Democrats toward the qualifications of Pamela Peters may be based on valid reasoning (I do not know Peters so I can not comment on her ability in her role) the printing of such an article is plain rude and inconsiderate.

This article embarrasses Peters in front of a relatively large audience. I thought it was bad enough that students were using thefacebook.com as a means to belittle individual students by creating groups which mock them. However, the reporter Amanda Sheaffer and the editors of the Tribune who allowed such an article to be printed have also stooped to the same juvenile level.

The article noted that Peters declined to comment — shocking. What did they expect Peters to say? And who in their right mind would have the audacity to pick up the phone in hopes of receiving a quote from Peters about this article.

I would also like to point out that Ryan Alexander, a member of College Democrats, tries to put all blame on Peters for the 'Adopt a Sniper' disaster which brought much national negative attention to Marquette. It was the College Republicans who came up with the ridiculous idea, not Peters. An idea like this should never have been brought to the table in the first place.

Marquette's Web site has the university's statement on human dignity. It says that "Marquette cherishes the dignity of each individual." Now, I understand that the views of the Tribune do not reflect the views of the University as a whole. However, when an article negatively singling out a member of our community sits directly below an image of Marquette Hall what credibility does this statement hold? If this newspaper is going to bear our university's name, please do not blatantly ignore a statement our community hopes to live by, even though it is an independent body.

Ms. Peters, I believe this newspaper owes you an apology.

Jake Emerson is a freshman in the College of Arts & Sciences.