Protesters should learn listening skills from Likins

I would like to write to show my support of Dr. Likins and how he has handled the situation with the sit-in protesters. I think he has set a very good example of being willing to listen to both sides of the argument. He has given the protesters their chance to voice their opinion and has tried to work with them. Maybe some of the protesters should follow his lead.

Comments like the one recorded in the Wildcat that said "He is going to sign the resolution. He doesn't know it yet, but he is going to sign the resolution," show that the protesters are not being open-minded about the issue.

Dr. Likins has researched the topic and has shown that he is willing to listen to both sides of the issue. The protesters' insistence on not negotiating shows that they are not coming into the debate with an open mind.

From what I have read, it seems to me that the only issue is whether or not there should be a deadline for new resolutions to be adopted. To me, it seems that the protesters have already won. They have worked to get their four demands in the contract and that is what happened. As to when the resolution is enforced, you have to look at the entire picture. I'm sure the logistics of setting up these watchdog organizations and getting the factories ready to comply will take some time.

Luckily we have a president that looks at all parties involved and tries to make it work for everyone. I really don't think there are a bunch of Nike corporates huddled in offices trying to figure out how they can get three more months of slave labor.

As students of this university we should feel comfort in knowing that our president will not be bullied into signing something that he does not fully believe in. To the protesters, stop your bullying tactics and let Dr. Likins do his job. Believe it or not, the Nike deal is not the only business for the president to take care of.

Kevin Huff
General biology junior