Editing Opinions?

In the Opinion section of the school newspaper a "debate" over the idea of intelligent design has been taking place. This happens every year, but usually it happens much later. Every year, I write in to put this argument to rest. Frankly it's like beating a dead horse; it's fun and energetic for a while, but in the end nothing is accomplished. Normally, my letter hasn't been edited, but this year was different. They actually cut out one of the most poignant sentences in my letter, as well as changed the title. The original title read "Art Students don't get a say in science." The new one reads "Intelligent design supporters don't understand science." I'll grant that it's true, but arts students don't understand either. The important portion that was omitted was this: "I DON'T HAVE TO RESPECT YOUR OPINION. Respect is earned, not given." It might as well have been the thesis for the whole letter since it sums up the importance having informed opinions vs. just anybody. The real issue is whether or not they should be editing opinion pieces for content that is neither profane, unclear, or exceeds the word limit.