Here are some responses to last week's question of the week: Did gubernatorial candidate Christine Gregoire do the right thing by staying in an all white, all-Christian sorority while at the University of Washington? After she graduated, she went to two national conventions and spoke against the policy.
Robert Godwin, Olympia: "Yes. Though on one level she should have refused, on another level, she joined, then attempted to change the system from within."
Greg Sommers, Seattle: "Joining to change the policy is admirable, however, her actions during that time do not appear to reflect noble intentions. Her campaigning for change should have happened during her time in the sorority, especially when she was chapter president. If the sorority refused to change, she should have resigned from the house. By not doing so, she instead put her desire to be in a sorority over her 'disgust' at the sorority policy. The policy was wrong, and by living that policy she supported it, regardless if she believed it or not."
Tanya Bryant, Seattle: "Ms. Gregoire participated in ... racist activity while chapter president. Whether she thought it right or wrong, she was still an active participant. It shows how willing she is to compromise her beliefs in order to avoid controversy. Like with the Capps incident, she avoids taking responsibility -- blaming her opponent for the story, instead of taking ownership of the content. I want a governor with strong convictions, who isn't afraid to be less popular by standing up for what is right and just, not for what is most convenient."
More responses to come, as soon as we get the ok from respondents.
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