This letter is in response to the article, "PSU censors exhibit," April 21. Charles Garoian, director and professor of the School of Visual Arts, published three articles The School Arts journal in 1996 entitled "Censorship in the art classroom," in which he wrote, "One result of censorship is that teachers become increasingly reluctant to use materials in their classrooms that may raise difficult social questions, communicate values, portray potentially controversial subject matter or cause students to think about important issues. Is art education in danger of being reduced to the study and creation of decorative images devoid of values, social issues or other content deemed offensive to particular individuals or groups?" What has happened to him over the past 10 years? Now he says Stulman's art, "did not promote cultural diversity," or "opportunities for democratic dialogue." He has become a coward and he disgusts me.

I came to Penn State thinking this was an academic institution where students were free to express their views. Stulman was trying open eyes to how terrorism affects the Palestinian and Israeli ways of life. The purpose of many historical pieces of art has been to bring up controversial issues. Students are apathetic, and I commend Stulman for attempting to get them thinking about important issues. We have the freedom to be offended, and professors need to stand up for what is right and not cower in the face of political correctness.