Hess’ use of hateful words does little to help arguement

I am very disappointed in the latest article by Abram Hess, “Fathers and mothers,” (Feb. 1), as it is filled with such hate and cruelty. While I very strongly disagree with the opinion of Mr. Hess that two men should not be able to adopt a child, I find it saddening that he chose to express his opinion with such hateful words.\nI am a firm believer that one can acquire a vast knowledge and education through learning about other’s cultures, religions and sexual orientations, and that learning from others can provide a form of education not available in the classroom environment. I welcome other’s opinions and morals and values, and while I regularly disagree with many editorials published in the Opinion section of the IDS, I enjoy reading the columns and then reflecting on the views of others.\nHowever, what comes across in the column by Mr. Hess is not an opinion, but an article dedicated to the hate he feels toward a group of people. The words he chooses to share his opinion are inappropriate and unclassy. Regardless of what your goal is in this column, or in life, I don’t think you will ever get there if you can’t treat people with the respect you would want you, your family or your friends to receive.\nEmily Barter\nGraduate student