First off, I want to thank you for all the hard work you all do on The Collegian. I think it is a great paper, and having a Perspectives section at all is a great exercise in our democratic freedom to share ideas.
I haven’t always agreed with all the pieces published in the Perspectives section, but I don’t think I have to. People should be allowed to voice their opinion even if I don’t like it.
However, the most recent article I read by Micaiah Brindle crossed a line for me. As someone who has loved ones who vote Democrat and are Christians, it really bothered me to read such blatantly hateful rhetoric in a school publication.
I am perfectly okay with pieces which are critical of politics, but this is just too much.
“In 2026, leftism necessarily stands for anti-American, anti-Christian and anti-White principles.”
“The failures of the conservative movement to address leftism — frequently conceding ground in the process — must be removed for victory to be achieved.”
At what point is that too far for a Christian school publication? At what point is that inciting further radicalization and potentially violence?
I also fear a piece like this will make contributing writers who do have “leftist” opinions afraid to publish anything in The Collegian for fear of being faced with hateful actions.
Brindle’s views are his own, and I don’t for a second believe they are shared by the editors. But at a certain point, the Perspectives pieces printed are reflective of the paper itself and of the school. There should be at least some baseline of Christian compassion and dignity this paper is held to. And if not by you, then by who?
I love this paper and implore you to please consider certain guard rails to keep it respectful.
Which much love,
Joseph T.C. Holland
