In his recent letter, Brian Subatich demonstrates his inability to grasp simple reasoning and logic. He argues in his last paragraph that his individual endorsement carries as much validity as the endorsements of Rob McCormack by the Young Democrats and the College Republicans. His argument is that only ten people voted. Brian says it correctly in his letter, “Eleven minus one equals ten.”

So, Brian, let’s test this hypothesis of equal endorsements; hold up one finger, count it, one. Now, hold up ten fingers, count them, ten. Ah-hah, we have found that ten is clearly the majority. Your logic says you should be the only one to vote.

Brian is also wrong on the number that voted at both meetings. Ten voted at the Young Democrat meeting and seven College Republicans voted. This could have been cleared up earlier, but it is unlikely that Brian has 17 fingers.

Politics are left out of the election endorsement decision. Both groups heard both candidates speak and voted to endorse Rob McCormack. It was simply an endorsement, an advisement. While Brian might wholeheartedly support the opposition, we support Rob mindfully and with justifiable reasoning.

Brian should make more of an effort to help his candidate rather than attacking the opposition with blindside letters. Brian’s letter is just a clear-cut demonstration of his high opinion of himself. “That’s it, that’s all, no more, no less.”

Tom Elkins

Ex-Chairperson, Young Democrats

SA Research Adviser