I was there again in MSA Chamber observing the confusing proceeding to pass a resolution against Coke. The victory was confusing too but bottom line is, MSA supports the resolution to call the administration to not renew the University’s contract with Coke.
There were some that voiced their opposition towards the resolution. Coke obviously disagrees with the resolution and sent two representatives into MSA Assembly despite the fact that Coke does not represent the students in Michigan.
College Republicans object the Coke resolution. It seems to me that the Republicans oppose the resolution just because the sponsors of the resolution seem to be on the other side of the spectrum – basically, I see the Republicans objecting without having any real concern for the issue. But whatever the Republicans think, it doesn’t matter. They are the minority here in Michigan. Their opinion hardly influences anything, as proven in MSA.
And another opposition came from, from my perception, a recipient of Coke scholarship, or at least somebody that benefits from Coke’s support to the University. It is my opinion that the opposition expressed from this quarter as the strongest of all. The coalition is somewhat lucky that the system somehow worked against the person that spoke for this one group.
I would say no further until I read the Daily tomorrow.
And also, Channel 4 was in the MSA Chamber too.
