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Obama rally e-mails meant to inform, not push agenda

After reading YAF files complaint against James Madison, MSU (SN 10/8), I am again surprised and confused by the actions of this group. As the article details, the university recently sent an e-mail to students promoting the rally for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. What I saw as efforts to promote student political involvement, Young Americans for Freedom quickly called out as partisan political endorsement.

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Whole story must be told so truth is not misrepresented

UN Resolution 181 called for the partition of the land we now call Israel. This left 43 percent of the land to the Arabs and 57 percent to the Jews — though this included much land that one would probably classify as “desert.” This plan was passed in the UN General Assembly, accepted by the Jews and would be put in place for independence to be declared.

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Tactics to scare voters away from polls shameful

With the election less than a month away, the dirty tricks have already begun. Drexel University in Philadelphia recently found itself awash in fliers warning students undercover police officers would be present at the polls looking to arrest those with warrants or unpaid parking tickets. The flier was attributed to an “Obama supporter.”

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Control over teens' speed could reduce accidents

It’s a scene that may soon be playing out across the country: Teenager gets their first cars and immediately head out alone onto the freeway to see what their new vehicle can do. As they slam on the accelerator, the car screams forward and the speedometer arrow rushes to the right. Yet just as the car hits 80 mph, the acceleration stops, and while the teenager cries out in confusion and frustration, somewhere their parents smile.

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Obama's bid for change promising

I’m voting for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama — in fact I already have, thanks to my absentee ballot. It’s not a shocking revelation. I’ve long considered myself a Democrat and have mostly voted Democratic in my life – although not always.

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McCain willing to cross party lines

America is currently at a crucial point in its history, and it is important we have the leadership to guide us through the difficult decisions that need to be made. I find the leadership that America needs in Republican presidential candidate John McCain.

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Set excuses aside, get out and vote

One thing every student at this university can agree on is maneuvering through the streets of campus is a lot less of a hassle now that we don’t have to fear being asked a half-dozen times about whether or not we’re registered to vote.

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Candidates fail to mention Palestine

Thursday night’s vice presidential debate was relatively standard fare, and came surely as a disappointment to those hoping to see Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin melt down. Each candidate clung tightly to his or her respective party lines and delivered talking points fluidly and forcefully.

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Pulling out of Mich. could hurt Republican voters

For many Michigan Republicans, the smell of betrayal hangs in the air. Thursday, just as Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama came to MSU’s campus, Sen. John McCain’s presidential campaign announced it was pulling its advertising and operatives out of Michigan — in effect conceding the state to Obama.

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More objectivity needed in evaluation of chief justices

I take issue with the contention by professor Frank Ravitch in Potential Supreme Court Selections Factor in Election (SN 10/1), that Justice Samuel Alito and Chief Justice John Roberts are “judicial activists” and, if elected, Republican presidential nominee John McCain would be beholden to the religious right to the point where he would be forced to appoint conservative judges to the Supreme Court.

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City officials urge students to vote

Election Day is near. As East Lansing’s city officials, we have one question for students: How’s your REP? You might think we’re talking about your reputation, but we’re talking about another kind of REP. REP is an acronym that stands for registration, education and participation. If you plan to vote in the Nov. 4 general election, it’s time you take a close look at your REP and make sure you have taken all the appropriate steps to ensure a successful Election Day.

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Set partisanship aside to attend Obama rally

It sounds almost Capraesque: Barack Obama goes to East Lansing. At 2:30 p.m. today at Adams Field, the Democratic nominee for president will address MSU students on several topics. Each student who is able, regardless of he or she may lie on the political scale, should take the time to go and hear the man speak.

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Midterms bring usual headaches

It’s time to pay the piper. Yes, once again we — or at least I — have reached that week in the semester where suddenly every class is a test and assignments are due left and right.