Professor Boren,
I
have come to realize during the course of this semester something that I could
have never imagined. Cockroaches are a very important part of our planets
history. While the media and different cultures have given them a
"gross" connotation they are no different then many of the other
creatures on planet earth. Cockroaches should be given a much larger level of
respect and understanding for they have been among the select few creatures that
have been living on this planet for much of its duration. There is something
about these insects that allows them to survive and adapt to the hardships of
the world. This quality can only be found in a small number of other earthlings
(i.e. crocodiles). It is for this reason that I am writing this email in support
of the cockroach statue on campus. Such a statue will raise awareness of these
creatures and the great significance behind their history. Raising awareness of cockroaches and the way our culture portrays them versus what is real may also lead to other levels of awareness throughout science and our society. I believe this is
much needed and hope to see one in the near future.
Sincerely,
Joseph Tempesta
