Apparently, I'm Satan's minion

This is a sampling of letters to the editor we've already gotten:

-----Original Message----- 
From: Fletcher, Brian 
Sent: Wed 5/20/2009 8:33 AM 
To: scrollopinion 
Subject: You disgcust me 
  
Dear editor of the scroll,

 I read your opinion section of the scroll and I was disgusted with the article "Of lips and Service." I did not know that it is common practice to teach false doctrine at this school. Let me make one thing very clear. We do live the higher law but it DOES NOT meant that you can choose what to listen to from the general authorities. What they say is scripture and doctrine. You will be held accountable at judgment for not following their council. Also if you think NICMO is ok then let me inform you on what the brother have counseled bishops and stake presidents to do. If they have some one in the ward that is making out with a lot of people they are encouraging them to seek council and in many cases they are revoking their temple recommend until they receive help.  The lord delights in the full chastity of women.  I am really disappointed that you would allow such trash to spread all over campus. And don't give me that crap about lighten up it just in fun.Let me remind you that some people are going to take it seriously and we have been command to be our brothers keeper. REMEMBER YOU SIGNED A CONTRACT TO LIVE A BETTER LIFE THEN THE WORLD AND KEEP ALL GODS COMMANDMENTS.  You REALLY MAKE ME SICK.

Brian Fletcher

I like this one better because Tim talks about what a good kisser he is.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Ng, Timothy 
Sent: Tue 5/19/2009 8:06 PM 
To: scrollopinion 

Subject: Article reaction...

 Perhaps I am out of my depth in opposing to what i would consider a very risque and borderline view on 'making out', and certainly out of depth with regard to dating and male-female relationship culture here in Idaho or the US.  I am but a mere freshman in my first semester here at BYUI, and come from England, UK none the less; certainly I would not consider kissing to be spoken of so casually as is described in the article.  Maybe I haven't been here long enough?! But I regress such a thought.  I'm not one to conform, 'just because the Romans do' per se, yet I am open and willing, even encouraging towards accepting new cultures.

  I guess I am just a little shocked, and even disappointed to see such a sensitive and important subject spoken of in such an apathetic, one-sided and definitive way.  Of particular note, Ms Beckstead's notion of returned missionaries using their service as an effective lure towards young, single, excitable ladies, to me lacks a spirit of integrity and is even a little in-stilling of pride.

 Please be aware, I do not write out of spite or low self-esteem; I will suffice to say I am capable in our discussed field, and could qualify in accordance with Ms Beckstead's described rubric for flirtatious technique.  But this is not about style, we are addressing as quoted from the article 'a higher law' that we are trying to adhere to.  

Is it a higher standard for prospective missionaries to be 'filling their canteen' in adolescent style before setting a NEW higher standard for themselves on, and after their mission?  I'm just a little concerned, or rather, anxious with some of the content.  What is generally acceptable is not necessarily generally right.

  Again, I do not write to breed contention, that is not my nature; infact I'm sure you'll enjoy perusing this e-mail, and Ms Beckstead, if you're reading, I'm sure you'd love to keep a copy of this response in your portfolio to prove your provocative writing skills :)  I endorse fully the gift of choice and freedom, as well as the law of opposition, and in doing so wish to request that I may be given the opportunity to write a reply article for next week's scroll (all in good taste and spirit of course).

  Ms Beckstead, I sincerely hope you are not offended, I hope you are delighted in my response, and be assured that despite the essence of your article, i reserve no negative judgment of you being 'easy' or otherwise such.  Your integrity stands, as I am of yet not properly acquainted with you.

Regards,

Tim Ng

To this, all I can say is, REALLY?!?!