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Unlikely threat from China may not be improbable, far-fetched

Amid the endless reports of global acts of terrorism from disparate groups and various countries making idle threats recently, I found myself pining for the Cold War. Ah, those halcyon days when people always knew where the threat of imminent destruction was coming from: The giant, seemingly monolithic country just across the ocean that people were almost wholly ignorant about, other than the fact they knew it was "bad." At least you knew who your enemy was.

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Column shows ignorance in logic-based argument

Denying the possibility of the existence of something simply because its very existence cannot be scientifically proven is quite an ignorant thing to do.

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Flawed two-party system ignores attitudes of independent voters

Everyone seems to have at their fingertips thousands of songs on their iPods, restaurants catering to every taste, dozens of cable networks — generous options in almost every area of life. Why, then, does U.S.

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Style icons prevalent in American culture today

I was so confused Wednesday to open The State News and see another article from fashion writer Elizabeth Swanson.

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Writer does not persuade readers with mockery

Brand new year, same old John Bice. In his taxingly redundant column, "Rising numbers of nonbelievers increase popularity of atheism" (SN 1/16), Bice continues his tirade against the illogical evils of organized religion — in particular, traditional Christianity — in a vain, attempt to get readers to buy into his rhetoric.

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Dorm recycling plan misses potential

University officials plan to enact a recycling program in four residence halls sometime in February.

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East Lansing homeless do not deserve sympathy

Homeless people are homeless for a reason. I am so glad to hear that East Lansing is finally taking steps to crack down on the bums around East Lansing.

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Obama is the best candidate for national leadership

America has been given a new chance for hope. With the recent announcement that Senator Barack Obama has formed an exploratory committee for the 2008 presidential election, we now are faced with the reality that today's obstacles do not have to continue tomorrow.

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Hoops game swayed by Izzone section's spunk

As a former four-year member of the Izzone, I remember when Breslin Center was perhaps the most intimidating arena in college basketball.

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Religion is not outdated in ever-changing world

I read the article "Rising numbers of nonbelievers increase popularity of atheism" (SN 1/16), and it just saddens me.

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Rights stripped, violated inside U.S. illegal immigration prisons

I remember a time when I felt safe living in the United States. I was proud of everything my country stood for. However, during the past six years, the government has made terrible decision after terrible decision.

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Technology holds police accountable

As history looks back on our generation in search of things to define it, two things immediately will spring to mind: the proliferation of camera phones and Internet video, and graphic displays of human cruelty. Recently, these two things have been working hand in hand. Take, for instance, the widely circulated and disgustingly popular snuff video of Saddam Hussein's hanging.

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University ignored best interest of apparel and textile students

This May, I will graduate from a college I never intended to receive a diploma from — and this was not my choice. I began my studies at MSU as an apparel and textile design major in the College of Human Ecology.

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Students stereotyped as drunks by police officer

Early Monday morning, I was rear-ended by another student. As responsible adults, we exchanged information and left the icy intersection.

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Combat hate by attending concert

Mason residents are letting their true ignorance and prejudice show. Last fall, Teri Yale, owner and manager of Mason record store Davey's Basement, towed the homecoming float for Mason High School's Gay-Straight Alliance.

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E.L. homeless should be dealt with individually

While reading "Homeless pose threat inside parking structures" (SN 1/11), I was quite bothered with what Tom Berriman had to say.

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Christians must stand up for faith amid critics

Atheism is certainly becoming more popular. But I am surprised that someone as well read as John Bice can claim that the public criticism of religious belief (i.e.

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Rising numbers of nonbelievers increase popularity of atheism

During my absence from the Opinion Page, it seems that atheism has gone somewhat mainstream. Richard Dawkins is enjoying well-deserved success with his brilliantly constructed appeal to reason and clear thinking, "The God Delusion," a New York Times best seller.

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Congress should not alter student loans

Within the next few days, as part of their "first 100 hours" legislative blitz, congressional Democrats have promised to "make college more accessible" by halving the 6.8 percent interest rate on subsidized student loans.

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Surge of troops won't win war in Iraq

Last week, President Bush gave a speech that — it was hoped — would change our course in Iraq. In a way, it did.