Two weeks ago, two GSB senators introduced a new business item that would fund $5,000 to the 20th Annual Big Eight Conference on Black Student Government to be held in February.

This money would account for one-third of the $15,000 treasury established each semester. The money is in an all-purpose account that is to be used at the discretion of the senators.

After new business is introduced, a week of discussion should occur among senators that would work out any problems or questions wisdom the bill. In this case, very few questions or comments were made. When the item came up again the next week under old business, it passed relatively easily — perhaps surprising some of those involved.

GSB President Adam Gold signed the legislation the next day, and for all accounts and purposes, the 20th Annual Big Eight Conference on Black Student Government should have been on its way to a successful event this February, thanks to GSB help.

However, some second thoughts from a few senators have emerged in the past week that put this allocation in jeopardy. Some rumors say that senators were intimidated by members of the BSA or those involved in Black Student Government that were present at meetings. Other rumors say that not enough thought or time was given to seriously consider allocating such a large sum — one third of the semester’s available funds.

There are some who say that the problem is due to racial discrimination. Whatever the case is, there is still a problem with the way the situation was handled.

An organization seeking financial support from GSB has taken the time to go through correct channels to receive money. In a local forum GSB decides to appropriate money to this organization and passes the legislation. Neither GSB nor any of its members should then go back with the intent to make changes on a previous decision.

Decisions that are made in or out of meetings are not just items on paper but commitments by one organization to another that should not be broken. It isn’t fair to those receiving funding for GSB to go back on its word.

It seems that in this case, GSB has gotten a little too pretentious in its power and too reckless in its decisions. If there are questions or comments, they should be addressed. And if a mistake is made, one should learn from it instead of pulling the carpet out from underneath someone else. It’s a bad habit to get into.

GSB needs to learn to be consistent. Without a change in current ideals or practices, in the end no one will be able to walk away without bruises or scars.