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Dead wrong

The recent London case of mistaken identity which resulted in the murder of an innocent Brazilian citizen is an atrocious, yet cutting example of trigger happiness and fear that runs rampant in today's world. Jean Charles de Menezes was killed last week when he was shot eight times by London anti-terrorist police.

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Other viewpoints toward Bible exist

Benjamin Greathouse seems to have missed the point of my previous letter ("Letter writer wrong with interpretation" SN 7/19). There are pastors with more theological training than he has that believe that homosexuality is not a sin. Perhaps he should seek out and learn about these viewpoints before dismissing them.

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RHA embezzlement articles redundant

I am confused as to why these articles about the Residence Halls Association incident are pretty much the same ("Ex-RHA official pleads guilty to embezzlement" SN 7/25). It seems The State News is scraping the bottom of the barrel to get a story.

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Diversity not just about race; Supreme Court nomination problematic

In my last column ("Campus radio station should diversify its daytime music rotation" SN 7/19), diversity was the topic, but judging from some of the responses it received, it seems that race might have taken the spotlight instead. Race is an imprecise way to describe a person, or a radio format for that matter.

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False findings

A commonsensical conclusion would be that misconduct in scientific research wouldn't be lucrative enough for anyone to partake in it at all.

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LBGT members not same as murderers

Brandi Walker did very little for us "homosexuals" with her "inclusive" Christian outreach ("Letter writer wrong with interpretation" SN 7/19). I admire her effort in arguing that homosexuality might not be a sin (and for the record, it isn't). I will also give her the benefit of the doubt that she personally doesn't believe homosexuality is a sin.

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CIA leak treason; Rove war criminal

Karl Rove leaked the name of an undercover CIA agent, Valerie Plame, to news reporters. Even when this issue is discussed in the news, the fundamental crime against our country has been absent.

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High-priced

The expected tuition hike for MSU has finally come, and at 13.5 percent for new students and 9.3 percent for returning students, it's a hefty one.

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Democrats need to get over Bush wins

Phil Bellfy demonstrates the dangerous consequences of the leftist-dominated media in our country ("Gunn's column very interesting, correct" SN 7/19). Though he made a valiant effort to counter my points ("Many at fault for U.S.

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Football athletes need to obey law

We have all heard the tired phrase, "It is not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game." When it is used in most sports circles, players, coaches and fans usually roll their eyes and move on to something a little more grounded in reality.

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Say cheese

It's 2005. Cameras are everywhere. Almost every new piece of technology - MP3 players, cell phones, electronic organizers to name a few - comes equipped with at least a low-quality digital camera. Many of the images from the April 2-3 disturbances came from camera phones.

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Religion is 'blind faith;' Anyone could have written Bible storybook

In my last column ("Scientology's wild claims no stranger than those of major religions," SN 6/28), I argued that Scientology doctrine, although undeniably nutty, isn't any more fanciful or unfounded than mainstream religious beliefs. One response published in The State News countered my point with the assertion that Christianity is different; it doesn't rely on faith alone but on "reasoned faith" ("Faith needs reason, not blind beliefs," SN 7/5). Let's examine that. Dictionary.com defines "reasoned" as meaning, "to determine or conclude by logical thinking." In contrast, "faith" is "belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence." Reasoned faith is a contradiction. Certainly, reason is absent with regard to the unsubstantiated belief in the virgin birth, the trinity and transubstantiation.

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Impact is campus' unique alternative

I am writing in response to Tom Cooke's column ("Campus radio station should diversify its daytime music rotation" SN 7/19). Personally, the reason I tune into WDBM (88.9-FM) is to experience the great variety of new bands, non-mainstream music and local bands that I would otherwise never hear.

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Edible options

When fall classes resume, students will finally have more unique choices to choose from when it comes to on-campus snacks.

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U.S. is nothing like any ancient empire

Why is it that Craig Gunn is a featured writer in the opinion section? I have been baffled by this fact for quite some time now and have a hard time reading his articles, as I think they resemble the ramblings of a crack pot.

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Impact isn't racist, provides choices

To suggest WDBM (88.9-FM) is not diverse in its music selection is absurd; only more absurd is the hint of racism in the music selection ("Campus radio station should diversify its daytime music rotation" SN 7/19). After eight years of living in East Lansing, the Impact offers by far the most diverse music in the area.

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Affirmed sides

Affirmative action is one of the perennial hot-button topics in politics, and the debate surrounding its advantages and disadvantages is always an interesting one.