5 /5 Robert Camuglia: Dear Chancellor Gillman
As a 1975 graduate of UCI I was greatly disturbed to see the recent action of the Associated Students in disallowing the American flag to be flown in a common area. I can only hope that youthful ignorance and misguided intention were the reasons for such atrocious judgment.
As a former veteran who has had the complete honor of caring for WWII, Korean, Vietnam, Gulf War, Iraq and Afghanistan veterans I can certainly say that none of them would ever define the flag as a divisive symbol. Indeed, the flag stands as a symbol for the service and sacrifice of those who have given us the freedoms we so cherish. Perhaps the students who were responsible for this should visit and/or volunteer at a Veterans hospital to truly understand the flags meaning. As we know, "Freedom isnt free."
In closing I would like to suggest that those involved take a close look at themselves for who they are and what they stand for. To do less would be a gross injustice to both the flag and those who have protected and defended it. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Robert P. Camuglia, D.D.S.
Class of 75, Biological Sciences
