Jonathan Butler, center, enters a car as he leaves the University of Missouri campus Monday after he ended his hunger strike.(Justin L. Stewart, Columbia Missourian)
Re: “University of Missouri president, chancellor resign over race tension,” Nov. 10 news story.
Congratulations to all those who fought and won the battle at the University of Missouri with non-violent action. Nobody was gunned down, no bloody fights, no cars on fire, no looting. One young man went on a hunger strike, and the football team refused to play. The result was the resignation of a university president and chancellor. And finally a public recognition and apology for allowing racist incidents to take place on campus.
Hopefully others fighting for change will learn from these students. Violence is not the only way. Non-violent action may bring results more quickly.
Iris Fontera, Lakewood
This letter was published in the Nov. 11 edition.
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