Dear Editor,
I read the Oct. 9 issue of the East Tennessean and read Mr. Steven Perkins letter on Ms. Harris’ column. What I think you need to realize Mr. Perkins is that this is East Tennessee, and Christianity is deeply rooted in this area. I’m a Christian, and have read a few of Harris’ articles. I liked them, they made me take a closer look at my personal relationship with God. The articles I’ve read don’t seem to try to convert anyone. I realize that there are many other religions at ETSU, but if these articles bother you so much, why do you read them? Can’t you just skip to the next article, or is that too much to ask? There are religious symbols on currency, so are you going to write to the treasury and try to get that changed too? I suppose seeing a church steeple bothers you almost as much as a small article in the ET. As far as I’m concerned, I support the articles written by Harris, and I’m sick of hearing people complain, but if you really want your viewpoint heard, get a job at the ET. Keep up the good work Harris!
– Matt Taylor

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