Bad Manners

Re “Pomp and Conflicting Stances,” June 15: Those characters who turned their backs and/or held placards on stage while Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger addressed Santa Monica College graduates certainly made a statement. They showed total disregard for good manners and questionable behavior as academics. I don’t question their right to disagree, but I do question the manner in which they chose to do so. I’m glad they aren’t teaching my children!

Charlene Smoot

Santa Monica