Abortion is a sensitive topic around this campus, as it is everywhere in this country. There are many people who feel it is morally wrong, while their opposition preaches women’s rights and the right to choose. On the sidelines there are those who feel there is not a right answer.
    All parties in such a sensitive matter can make valid points and have the right to voice their opinions, no matter what stance they choose to take.
    Opinions can be expressed in a poor manner however, as was the case in a recent incident.
    When the Oct. 24 issue of The Appalachian circulated last Thursday, it included an advertising supplement from the Human Life Alliance titled “The Silent Epidemic.”
   The 12-page insert included testimonials and articles addressing the abortion issue from a pro-life standpoint.
    Shortly after The Appalachian was released, a female student was seen inside Plemmons Student Union removing the insert from newspapers on the racks. It is unclear whether this student acted alone or was part of a larger group.
    Upon investigation, several stands outside Plemmons Student Union also were found missing inserts.
    We would like to make it clear “The Silent Epidemic” insert was an advertising supplement purchased by an organization with pro-life views.
    It was in no way the expressed opinion of TThe Appalachian, but the opinion of our customer.
    When a customer’s inserts are removed from our papers it is comparable to stealing from that customer.
    To those who took it upon themselves to remove the inserts, The Appalachianagrees pro-choice is a valid point in the abortion issue and you have every right to express that opinion. However, you went about it the wrong way.
    If you are pro-choice, the best way to get your point across would have been to leave the inserts and let readers decide for themselves. Hence, the term pro-choice.
    Advertising supplements are as much a part of our publication as any other advertisements printed inside our publication.
    In “The Silent Epidemic” insert, an e-mail address and a mailing address was listed to respond if you had any questions or concerns.
    Just as everything else printed in our publication, if readers have something to say, good or bad, we accept letters to the editor and Free for ALL hotline messages.