Georgetown's "Life Week" Is A Success RIGHT TO LIFE CAMPAIGN AT GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY IS A CLASS ACT.

Coming to Georgetown University (GU), I knew that I would be a part of a politically vocal campus. I was excited to listen to the differing opinions of my fellow students on a wide range of topics. I knew that I would form many opinions on a variety of subjects and that, at times, I would question what I already held as true. Often, I would reaffirm these same truths.

So far, I have been respectfully challenged on my beliefs and proudly supported at the same time. Once I learned of the sensitivity and concern with which Georgetown's Right to Life group held the sanctity of life I knew that I would have the opportunity to do my part. I am proud to be a part of such an important and productive campus group. GU Life is one of the few groups that carry an agenda that is truly selfless.

GU Right to Life recently held its annual "Life Week," a weeklong schedule of events aimed at raising the consciousness of students and faculty on pro-life issues. This year's "Life Week" was again a success.

One of the enduring and most poignant events is the Flag Display held just inside the gates of Georgetown's campus. GU Right to Life placed 3,598 pink and blue flags on Copley Lawn. The flags symbolized the number of babies aborted each day in the United States.

A display this large about abortion on a college campus is certain to generate controversy, but I was extremely disappointed with the disturbing show of poor taste and lack of class in discussing this issue. Last year, two students played a game of Frisbee in the middle of the display, ruining 200 of the flags.

It was an act of pure immaturity and deep disrespect. These students embarrassed the Georgetown community and interfered with GU Life's right to express itself. Thankfully, there was no destruction of the display this year, save for individual acts of disrespect, such as spitting on the flags.

GU Life also held a beautiful Vigil for the Unborn among the flags. The day was dreary and rainy and it seemed somewhat appropriate for the Vigil. As a light rain fell, a small part of the Georgetown community gathered in prayer for the 3,598 unborn lost that day and for every child who never had or never will have the opportunity to be.