David Garlock's arguments, "Historical man not worth vast attention", (SN 1/19), are without merit and look to me to be a product of personal bias rather than rational criticism. His argument is that the "forced" holiday commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
On Sunday, the crossroads of pop culture, professional athletics and raucous tailgating will collide some 90 miles southeast of campus.
Beth Swanson's column, "Not all people fall on one side or another; person's beliefs can vary" (SN 1/26), on people's varying beliefs raises some extremely important points.
It's been a tough second term for President Bush. Republican finance scandals, Hurricane Katrina and continuing fighting in Iraq made 2005 stressful. Bush tried to push past the rough start and outline his goals for the next few years in his State of the Union address Tuesday. But it was what he didn't mention in his speech that's important. Somewhat surprising was how brief Bush's mention of Hurricane Katrina and the devastation in the Gulf Coast region was.
Only for the ignorant and most ardent race haters is there any problem with a holiday recognizing Martin Luther King Jr.
The level of police control regarding parties and noise violations has reached a level of absurdity and the new anti-drinking game initiative serves only to harm an already poor student/police relationship. The wording of the existing law leaves too much to police discretion. Last spring, I received a noise violation to the tune of $250 with just eight people in my Cedar Village apartment while watching music videos and playing beer pong at a moderate volume.
I see John Bice has moved from theology to humor in "Lazy analysis of scandal, government spending gives narrow view"(SN 1/24). Socialist Insecurity, Medicare, Medicaid, public education and public broadcasting are examples of "successful" government programs? I'd hate to see his version of "failed" government programs. Since the above-mentioned statist programs are so "successful," I guess we can ignore any and all future whining about any need for additional funding. Tim Olster 1989 graduate
This is in response to the Samuel Alito and abortion cartoon (SN 1/27). It perpetuates the common misconception that abortion on demand is beneficial to women.
The Saddam Hussein war crimes trial is getting out of hand. The courtroom scene Sunday was a bit chaotic to say the least, resulting in a five-day postponement because of Saddam's and other defendants' fanatical outbursts. All four lead defendants (later including Saddam) were removed from the courtroom and the defense team walked out in protest, leaving the trial to proceed.
In her fourth State of the State Address, Gov. Granholm outlined a concrete and aggressive agenda for diversifying Michigan's economy, creating new jobs and protecting all Michigan families.
I found the Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito and abortion cartoon (SN 1/27) to be disgusting, vile, immoral and loathsome.
File this one under "how incredibly ridiculous." A couple of weeks ago, a conservative alumni association at the University of California, Los Angeles offered students up to $100 dollars to out the most radical professors at the school. Students had to provide the association with transcripts from class or other proof professors were pushing their liberal ideology on them.
Living in the dorms requires a lot of trust. Students share a room and sometimes a bathroom with people they barely know.
Last year, the MSU Board of Trustees voted unanimously to ban open alcohol on campus. In fact, they vote unanimously on most issues before them. Since January 2005, only four of the more than 80 decisions made by the board had a divided vote.
East Lansing might resemble a residence hall "quiet floor" if city officials get their way. When considering the addition of drinking games as a sixth party indicator for the current noise ordinance, City Council officials decided to also contemplate a complete overhaul of the ordinance.
After listening to President George W. Bush attempt to put a spin on the secret wiretapping program this week, I am appalled. This attack on civil liberties is not about tracking terrorists, it's about a potential breach of the Constitution. Congress did not give Bush authority to conduct the domestic spying program.
In response to "Another update from ineffectual governor" (SN 1/25), Jeff Wiggins attempts to paint Gov.
I get a disturbing feeling as I read the papers these days. It's like I'm living in a disaster movie, or a horror film, right at the beginning where everything is mostly normal, yet there are these alarming little hints of things to come. Pets are disappearing, UFOs are buzzing around and the scary music is starting — low and quiet. When I read that President George W.
John Bice's most recent column, "Lazy analysis of scandal, government spending gives narrow view" (SN 1/24), is as lazy as he claims David Boaz's analysis to be.
As an East Lansing resident and MSU student, I am proud that another MSU student is running for public office. John Knowles is a candidate who will be dedicated to the district.