Letters to the Editor

Protesters burn flag in ignorance Against the backdrop of a town often criticized for being unpatriotic, we formed the Amherst Assembly for Patriotism. On Thursday, we brought together a group of students, staff, faculty and administrators from completely different political stances. Our 10 speakers took the stage and expressed views ranging from conservative to liberal, from Republican to Democratic. One student spoke about her opposition to the war in Afghanistan; another expressed his adaman