My plea is with respect to tradition, religious & faith origins and close connections of Simpson College with the Methodist Church and its ages-old proximity and spiritual & philosophical alignment with the Friends Meeting House (across the street from the campus on the walk to the Indianola Town Square).
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Lynn M Thomas
10 years ago
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I would appreciate a response from Dr. Simmons or the Board either to this petition, or, to a letter I sent earlier. The secrecy of the Board's actions in establishing the club, hiring the staff person, and taking gun lobby money are equally disturbing.
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Melinda Berkeland
10 years ago
I can't think of a single reason that it would ever be ok to have a weapons program on a college campus.
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Jennifer del Pino
10 years ago
Where are Simpson's priorities? What is driving the board to support this program rather than so many other programs that will add much more value to students' lives and education? Are board members truly addressing the needs of students? Much less considering the future of the college?
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Jenny Doughty
10 years ago
Please remove this program from your curriculum. It is in direct conflict with the beliefs of the United Methodist Church and our principals of moral and social justice.
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Tom Comiskey
10 years ago
Firearms on campus? That's one of the dumbest things I've ever heard!
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Alvin davis
10 years ago
No more in school or college campus
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Judy Pilmer Dietrich
10 years ago
Please be aware that this proposed program is unethical and inappropriate for Simpson College to pursue. As a Simpson grad, I cannot in any way support this misuse of funds and sponsorship.
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Sheryl Speed
10 years ago
Please reconsider, we don't need to endanger students or the community. Need to stop gun violence not promote.
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Ann Yugend Peters
10 years ago
for the safety of all, please do not initiate a Shooting Program at Simpson. Why would a Methodist affiliated school encourage gun use?
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Myra Oney
10 years ago
I am strongly opposed to Simpson sponsoring a shooting program. We should be working on ways to eliminate guns, not encouraging their use. Individuals who want to learn to shoot for recreational purposes can do so on their own time and money. I am particularly upset that Simpson accepted grant money for this program, which will leave them and the student body open to the solicitations of other groups like the NRA.
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Tim Gossett
10 years ago
As one who attended a United Methodist college, I would have been appalled to hear my alma mater was considering such a proposal. I definitely do not support this proposed shooting program.
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Steve Melby
10 years ago
Caving into the fear mongering and "arming" mentality of America is in contradiction to a church related institution like Simpson College
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Patti Bowles Macomber
10 years ago
The board and the president need to stay true to the mission and resolutions of the United Methodist Church. If those who are chosen to lead Simpson do not follow the wishes and resolutions of the United Methodist Church, how can they expect the student body and faculty to follow the rules and regulations of the college?
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Greg Thielmann
10 years ago
As a native of Newton, Iowa and member of Dumbarton United Methodist Church of Washington, D.C., I very much hope Simpson will not bring a Sooting Program to the college.
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Christine Anders
10 years ago
Christine Anders
First United Methodist Church
Des Moines, IA
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Claudia Cole Meek
10 years ago
This is a place for minds to expand. Guns represent fear to me. I want ideas to flourish with out that fear. Please listen.
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Robert Stemme
10 years ago
lets keep guns away from students
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Rev Gary Nims
10 years ago
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Two of our children attended Simpson College. I have long admired the college's vision. I do not believe keeping weapons on campus and hiring a full time shooting instructor is in alignment with the school's mission and that of the UMC. I ask you reconsider and make new decisions about these matters.
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Hugh Roger Stone
10 years ago
Rev. Hugh R. Stone
Polk City United Methodist Church
Polk City, Iowa
My plea is with respect to tradition, religious & faith origins and close connections of Simpson College with the Methodist Church and its ages-old proximity and spiritual & philosophical alignment with the Friends Meeting House (across the street from the campus on the walk to the Indianola Town Square).
I would appreciate a response from Dr. Simmons or the Board either to this petition, or, to a letter I sent earlier. The secrecy of the Board's actions in establishing the club, hiring the staff person, and taking gun lobby money are equally disturbing.
I can't think of a single reason that it would ever be ok to have a weapons program on a college campus.
Where are Simpson's priorities? What is driving the board to support this program rather than so many other programs that will add much more value to students' lives and education? Are board members truly addressing the needs of students? Much less considering the future of the college?
Please remove this program from your curriculum. It is in direct conflict with the beliefs of the United Methodist Church and our principals of moral and social justice.
Firearms on campus? That's one of the dumbest things I've ever heard!
No more in school or college campus
Please be aware that this proposed program is unethical and inappropriate for Simpson College to pursue. As a Simpson grad, I cannot in any way support this misuse of funds and sponsorship.
Please reconsider, we don't need to endanger students or the community. Need to stop gun violence not promote.
for the safety of all, please do not initiate a Shooting Program at Simpson. Why would a Methodist affiliated school encourage gun use?
I am strongly opposed to Simpson sponsoring a shooting program. We should be working on ways to eliminate guns, not encouraging their use. Individuals who want to learn to shoot for recreational purposes can do so on their own time and money. I am particularly upset that Simpson accepted grant money for this program, which will leave them and the student body open to the solicitations of other groups like the NRA.
As one who attended a United Methodist college, I would have been appalled to hear my alma mater was considering such a proposal. I definitely do not support this proposed shooting program.
Caving into the fear mongering and "arming" mentality of America is in contradiction to a church related institution like Simpson College
The board and the president need to stay true to the mission and resolutions of the United Methodist Church. If those who are chosen to lead Simpson do not follow the wishes and resolutions of the United Methodist Church, how can they expect the student body and faculty to follow the rules and regulations of the college?
As a native of Newton, Iowa and member of Dumbarton United Methodist Church of Washington, D.C., I very much hope Simpson will not bring a Sooting Program to the college.
Christine Anders First United Methodist Church Des Moines, IA
This is a place for minds to expand. Guns represent fear to me. I want ideas to flourish with out that fear. Please listen.
lets keep guns away from students
Two of our children attended Simpson College. I have long admired the college's vision. I do not believe keeping weapons on campus and hiring a full time shooting instructor is in alignment with the school's mission and that of the UMC. I ask you reconsider and make new decisions about these matters.
Rev. Hugh R. Stone Polk City United Methodist Church Polk City, Iowa