Universities’ Bans on Coke Are Irresponsible
I am aghast at the actions of the New York University and the University of Michigan related to Coke (“University of Michigan Bans Coke Products,” Dec. 31).
Shouldn’t institutions of higher learning allow their students and staff the opportunity to express their own opinions relative to Coke’s foreign practices through their individual choices of beverage consumption?
It is inappropriate for these universities to make this choice on their behalf. Couldn’t this controlling action be tantamount to a constitutional freedom-of-speech violation?
The more responsible action would be for these universities to express their opinions and allow the beverage consumers on their respective campuses to make their own decisions.
Jim White
Brea
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