Public Response

I would like to thank Dr. Martinek for his response and pointing out a few things that may not have been written clearly. My "the best" comment was a joke. However, if what people want to know what I "stand for" then I will try my best to explain.
As of right now I am unaware of the dynamics of the Student Senate and so it is impossible to point out the flaws within it. It is also nearly impossible for me to point out major flaws with the campus, classes, major clubs or anything else relating to this college because this has only been the first week of my college experience. However, I can comment on my own broader political views. I would describe myself as socially liberal and fiscally conservative. I think our society is almost completely devoid of culture and that more programs emphasizing the appreciation of art in all forms need to be started. I fell the bureaucracy of most institutions is too large and that perhaps our school needs to become a little more student friendly. Just in the past few days I have been swept from room to room and person to person without ever getting answers to assignments, clubs or information about my advisor. In order to get a more detailed view of my thoughts someone would need to talk to me. If anyone is interested I'm in room 203 of East Hall. Stop by if you want to chat.
Responding to the comments on culture shock, I can't say I fully agree with you Dr. Martinek. It's true that Joplin is smaller and quieter than St. Louis, but otherwise pretty much the same. I have met some wonderful people on campus and almost everyone has be courteous. As I said before, my roommate Jason is both funny and kind. As for Adam, I have nothing against him, and am entirely willing to be friends but that is a two way street.
Getting back to the Student Senate, I do hope that this institution is more than the school pretending to give the students power. Perhaps I am just jaded, but it seems to me that most student governments have no real authority. If it is true that the campus only gives lip service to the Senate than maybe I don't want to be apart of it. I do hope, however, that it really is a worthwhile use of my time (hopefully).