Friday, November 15, 2024

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Commentary

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Conservative strip needs to be factual

While I do appreciate that Mallard Fillmore fills that certain "conservative" viewpoint that I guess The State News has been lacking on its comics page (and, as we all know, the conservative viewpoint is stringently censored on college campuses — even leading conservative groups to feel the need to "come out" recently), not a day goes by that I do not find something completely uneducated or offensive in Bruce Tinsley's strip. The comic concerning Halloween finally pushed the limit far enough.

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Bice always rants about same subject

I am, again, writing in response to a John Bice article, this time "Afterlife concept devalues earthly existence; celebrates death" (SN 10/21). This, in my opinion, is just another article by Bice that attacks religion and offers little insight.

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Speak out

These were images captured by students during the April 2-3 disturbances. This is what happened. If you have any feelings or opinions about these photos, go to the last independent commission meeting and speak in front of the commission members. The commission will meet tonight on campus at 7 p.m.

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Christian bashing not sensible, erroneous

Christopher Takis, in his letter "Christians shouldn't scare nonbelievers" (SN 10/13), rightly says that one's intent and how people perceive one's evangelism are two different things. However, it is not sensible to therefore think a Christian must alter the Gospel message in order for it to be more palatable. The doctor might have a kind demeanor, but his message, "You have chicken pox," still stands.

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Last chance

Where are you? Where are the students who were affected by the April 2-3 disturbances? Where are the students who were bleeding from the impact of a tear gas canister or the 43 students who were arrested that night? Wednesday is the last chance for you to tell your side of the story to the independent commission. On Friday, the independent commission released its latest draft report on how the city and university should handle future student celebratory events.

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Midnight Madness not about politics

I was disturbed to read Bruce Nanasy's letter, "University must be politically objective" (SN 10/21), criticizing the university for its Midnight Madness presentation at Breslin Center last weekend. For him to say that the university had to be "politically objective" shamefully takes away from the true purpose of the event, which was to say "thank you" to our troops and others that risk their lives because it's their job. Did Nanasy neglect to recognize that it wasn't simply the military that was recognized and honored that night?

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Creationism good philosophy subject

I'm so sick of hearing people whine about the fact that creationism is not taught alongside evolution in science classes. Max Lossen, in "Creationism is more scientific than others" (SN 10/21) stated that "One definition (of science) I found is it's the observation, identification, description, experimental investigation and theoretical explanation of phenomena." He then proceeds to argue for creationism as a science. However, this ignores a key tenet of his definition: "experimental investigation" and, along with many other scientists, I would like to add that a scientific theory must, through experimental investigation, be falsifiable. Scientific theory without experimental investigation into the falsifiability of its hypotheses is faith. Creationism, unlike evolution, cannot be falsified through experimental investigation.

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Buddy politics

Anytime President George W. Bush needs a high profile nominee, he only needs to do one thing — Walk down the hall and ask an adviser to do the job. Ben S.

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Writer's failure not indicative of others

At the finish of Lauren Fox's "Distance not good for relationships; causes many couples to split" (SN 10/20), I was left disheartened and intermediately offended. I have been in a long distance relationship for well over a year.

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Smart move

It's everywhere. Flyers, sidewalks, bus stops, chalkboards and people in animal costumes.

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Simile doesn't work; businesses differ

I am referring to your opinion "Buyer beware" (SN 10/10). I disagree with the logic that says applying the same criteria for everyone would find fault in many people and businesses. My Buddhist mind would ask you to evaluate those people's and businesses' motives before you judge that they're of the same kind.

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Alumnus remains fan of team, hopeful

As an alumnus of State, I try to catch as many football games as I can. It tends to be a bit hard in Brooklyn, since they only end up on the tube when they're playing a team ABC deems worthy of airing. Sadly, the two times this year I've been able to see my Spartans play ball have been heart wrenching losses that easily could have been victories.