This may have been offensive to some people, including myself. While I don't think you meant any malice, I wanted to inform you that the way you used the word "Jew" could be construed as derogatory. Throughout history, the word has been used in such a derogatory manner by antisemites that it is best to use "Jewish person." The context in which you used it was pejorative akin to calling somebody a "Jew boy."

There is an enormous difference between writing an anonymous comment, however, and voicing an opinion for all to hear with your name stamped prominently on it. Especially when that exposes a writer to anonymous commenters, maybe? I have rarely posted my own opinions on Eaglei, but I have done so enough to say: if you don't perceive much of a difference here, you are way, way off.

If you have no interest in writing articles, don't.
If you have no interest in reading "the same thing over and over again," don't.

If you want other things to be on the site, write it, or encourage others to write. Absolutely Eaglei can use more writers, particularly if that serves to diversify the site's content. I try to respect everyone's opinion, and while I don't think less of anyone for not wanting to voice it publicly, diverse content is the most direct way to a healthy dialogue. And I really wish Eaglei hosted more points of view.

Please?

I have to agree with 2L. While I have no interest in writing articles, I also have no interest in reading the same thing over and over again. And I'm not from Connecticut, so I won't be calling the AG candidates any time soon.

You might consider this classic line as the end of the date approaches find your inner David Souter and say. "this has been a lot of fun. We should do it again next year."

Chick will be confounded! Then pow! Steal her purse. This is online dating after all.

What Eagleionline needs is more writers to diversify the content. If you don't like the content, you should do some writing about what you care about.

Otherwise, quit your bitching.

As far as the work I've done the past year, it's unfortunate that you feel that way because it's just not true. The emails I sent all year to the 1Ls were part of a "Newsletter" program, an idea that I presented to Lauren Graber and Matt Mauntel when I was interviewing for a LSA committee appointment last year. Obviously I was going to maintain the initiative once I started it. The emails I sent during the year to LSA Mentors were meant to maintain the strength of the program; the Mentoring Program has a history of fading as we move through the year, and I didn't want that to happen - especially given the challenges that 1Ls are facing in this economy. So basically, I sent emails to continue and to improve initiatives that I was responsible for, b/c I don't ditch my responsibilities.

I launched both campaigns in order to give myself the opportunity to serve two different populations that I care about - the law school and my hometown. I don't know where the idea comes from that I became a candidate now just to become another candidate a year or so down the road, but it's wrong. I became a candidate because I'm confident that with my experience and with my goals, I'd be able to make positive and lasting contributions. As I said in a comment above, I did what I did because I wanted to, and I'm not asking to be rewarded for it now: I'm running to continue that work and to have an opportunity to play a larger role in my community. I'm sorry if that doesn't sit well with you.

If you want to talk more or ask more questions, feel free to shoot me an email: Dylan2146@gmail.com. Thanks!