In reference to Lindsay Plocek's letter yesterday, I would like to say that sarcasm is not always very becoming. Yes, as dorm residents, we are paying at least $1,300 a quarter for the dormitory and the food that may or may not cause these bodily functions that Plocek's showers are spewed with. And, yes, we should expect a high level of cleanliness and upkeep maintained by University staff. But we should also hold ourselves responsible for care of the bathrooms. By residing in the dorms, we are all at least 17 or 18 years of age who have come to Ohio University to continue our education. Therefore, we must have all deemed ourselves mature and responsible enough to try our hand at managing the responsibilities and stresses that come with living away from home. If, at this age then, girls cannot flush a used tampon or rinse and wash away the results of their Friday and Saturday night fun, then I would not ask others to come step into [your] slippers and stalls
but would ask the girls living in your hall to re-evaluate their ability to live away from home.
The custodial staff did not deem weekend housekeeping an unnecessary expense. They did not request the cuts Facilities underwent last year. And they especially do not deserve the disrespect dorm residents show them by thinking their used tampons and bodily waste is someone else's responsibility. They are not beneath you, so do not leave waste for their clean-up as though they are.
Taylor Brand is a freshman studying mathematics. 4
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