Letter to the Editor
High-class handwashing
To put it simply, I was shocked when I read that $90,000 worth of hand sanitizer was ordered on behalf of the university (DI, Oct. 14).
I understand that the sanitizing products were purchased through a grant supported by the Iowa Department of Public Health. However, with the current economic state, this purchase makes me wonder who gets to foot this bill. If I had one guess, I would say — once again — it comes back to the taxpayers.
To put it in perspective, TAs are being let go, departments are consolidating, and the budget is being cut faster than a downtown bar’s line on a Saturday night. I would personally say that it takes some balls to even ask for $90,000 so that students, staff, and an entire stadium of 70,000 people can sanitize their hands on the go instead of taking the time to wash them in the restroom.
Here’s my solution: Save some money, be somewhat responsible, and take 20 extra steps and walk yourself to the bathroom to wash your hands.
Tim Emery
UI junior
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