To the editor:

I attended the parade downtown on Sunday and thought the large turnout was inspirational. I certainly felt a part of Kansas University basketball history, as did my parents who attended with me. They had been looking forward to the parade for several days. I was a little disappointed in the behavior of some of those who attended the event. My parents and I got to the parade about an hour early and at that time there was only one row of people standing and sitting in front of us. We thought we would have a great view. Other adults and children came in after us and should have stood behind us but instead walked in the street and stood in front of us.

Why did these people think it was OK to walk in front of others who had been standing there first? My parents have been KU fans for over 50 years. Didn’t they deserve to see the players, coaches, band, and spirit squads up close since they were there first?

There is a small community in southeast Kansas that celebrates a yearly parade that hosts about 50,000 people as spectators for their parade. I have never seen the inappropriate behavior mentioned above at this celebration. I hope future parade-goers in Lawrence will be more considerate of those around you. I am glad I attended the parade, and I believe Lawrence and KU have much to be proud of in all of their programs. Rock Chalk Jayhawk!

Melanie Steinle,
Overland Park