This past Thursday, The Chronicle printed an advertisement in which approximately 340 Duke students were identified as being associated with a particular religious denomination.
While we have confidence in the integrity of the organization designing the ads, we question the ethics of the disclosure of individuals' religious affiliations without prior consent of the identified. Although in this instance we do not know of anyone who was the least bit resentful or embarrassed by inclusion in the list, we are wary of the precedent being set. Paid advertisements should not even begin to infringe upon the privacy of specific individuals, even if it makes for an effective attention-garnering ad. We ask that The Chronicle use more sensitive wisdom in the future by declining to print similar advertisements.
Kevin Gross
Trinity '96
Becci Howland
Trinity '97
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