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Going down in flames certainly isn’t a pleasant experience for the engulfed, but it can be captivating to witness — and what a terrible, colorful blaze Student Body Nelson Carson has set.
The tales describing Carson’s shortcomings have been paradoxically elaborate and extensive. When the follies were brought to the forefront by the University of Maine’s Student Senate on Tuesday, where articles of impeachment were set before Carson following much discussion over the president’s leadership abilities, or lack thereof, it appeared as though the reign of ignorance would fade into mere folklore by May.
Carson, by equivocating the actions of his fellow student politicians to a “witch hunt,” quickly indicated this would not be the case. But, as the whole ordeal is already overdrawn, we fervently insist Carson reconsider this ordeal and make a swift exit while he still has face to save.
The letter of resolution includes ample evidence of Carson’s inadequacy and the fact that the motion was supported by all 33 senators at the meeting doesn’t look promising for the president-in-peril, either.
Not only has an epic failure with the UMSG website plagued Carson’s presidency, but his alleged lack of attendance during his office hours and cabinet meetings has caused a lot of grief as well.
The promises Carson has made remain unfulfilled without a flicker of completion in sight. His peers have understandably grown tired of working toward nothing.
“Due to recent actions of gross incompetence and a clear failure to uphold the duties of the office of President of University of Maine Student Government, Inc., it is hereby ordered that a trial of impeachment be imposed,” the document stated, capping off a series of scathing claims about Carson.
The message here is clear — Carson has irrevocably scalded not only himself, but all those he works with and the student body he was hired to work for. Prolonging the inevitable will only intensify the disfavor and waste more time on what is nothing short of a lost cause.
Carson needs to take a long look at his severely charred legacy, then at the ruins his laziness has left for his colleagues. There is no way he could find reason to remain after assessing the devastation if he possesses a sound moral compass.
President Carson, the damage is done whether you choose to leave graciously or continue to stoke the fire. The choice is yours, but keep in mind it’s only you who burns from here on out.
Bangor Daily News