In response to the June 4 letter “Modest is hottest,” the reason the issue of immodesty “appears often in this section” is that it has been and is a problem; otherwise, people wouldn’t be constantly complaining about it. I would like to propose a real solution that would put an end to this issue: BYU should require a school uniform for all students.

Before you balk at this suggestion, allow me to present my reasoning for such an extreme measure. First, this would effectively eliminate all forms of immodesty, even what that letter’s author seems to think are harmless leggings to “get away with” wearing a shorter skirt (that wording alone should be cause for concern). As an example of how effective this would be, I point to the weight room in the Smith Fieldhouse, which until recently required patrons to wear a modest BYU T-shirt. While that policy was in place, I never saw a single incidence of an immodest shirt.

Thursday’s articles on local politics made me think that three groups are responsible for promoting change: Provo city, BYU and students.

It seems shady for Provo to welcome students’ purchases and volunteer hours while doing little to facilitate their participation in local politics. Yes, the city allows students to attend council meetings, but a token student comment isn’t good enough. If Provo wants engaged student citizens, it needs to provide them with the same power afforded others. Gerrymandering is uncalled for.

 I want to apologize for inconveniencing you so much yesterday. First, I never should have lost my jacket. That was downright stupid of me. As a matter of fact, you should probably start teasing me if I ever lose something again.

It was incredibly rude of me to ring that bell and ask you if it had shown up. I’m sure it’s a long walk from the back room, not to mention that having to speak with mere mortals, especially forgetful ones, is more than should be asked of anyone.

Finally, I am terribly sorry I forgot my measurements. Sure, it turned out there was only one brown jacket back there, but there will come that day when there are an innumerable host of brown jackets, and knowing the breadth of my shoulders and length of my arms will truly make the difference. Thank you again for your scorn and deep loathing. I will never do such things again.

Like many BYU students, I read The Daily Universe faithfully. I particularly enjoy reading the Issues & Ideas section where so many diverse opinions come together. After much thought, I have decided to gather together my courage in order to put an end to an issue that appears often in this section: immodesty.

I would like to begin by commending the sisters at BYU for their modest dress. I would even go as far as to say I have seen more letters to the editor about immodesty than immodestly dressed sisters. I have even talked to guys in my ward who also read the paper, and they have echoed my sentiments. The only immodesty I have seen has been when girls wear leggings in order to get away with wearing a shorter skirt. If this is the worst case of immodesty we have at BYU, and I assure you that it is, we don’t have much of a problem.

The author of the article in the BYU political review about Utah’s gay rights “failure” failed to read a statement made by the LDS Church through an interview with Elder Lance B. Wickman of the Seventy. He stated: “If you have some legally sanctioned relationship with the bundle of legal rights traditionally belonging to marriage and governing authority has slapped a label on it, whether it is civil union or domestic partnership or whatever label it’s given, it is nonetheless tantamount to marriage. That is something to which our doctrine simply requires us to speak out and say, ‘That is not right. That’s not appropriate.’”

To those who are wary of parking contentions, I address you. I find it troubling the hush-hush put forward by some. “I don’t believe city council would do something without thinking.” Surprise — it happens. What I find funny about Americans is that they adore the founders for standing up against taxation without representation, yet when the exact same thing happens today, your lemming mindset triggers you to assuage actual fears, pacifying the truly thoughtful. Interesting.