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Myers' position not supported by truth

It is one thing for Mark Myers to state his opinions on abortion's unjust violation of human rights "Abortion has negative effects on mother and father, not just unborn" (SN 2/3). It is entirely another thing for him to feed into the incorrect medical myths about abortion with no references at all. I would refer him and others to the recently published article in a reputed medical journal, available through the MSU Libraries: "Induced Abortion: An Overview for Internists." The two physician authors of this article write that "the risk for hemorrhage severe enough to require blood transfusion is remote" and that "premature birth, infertility, ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, and adverse pregnancy outcomes are not increased in frequency after abortion." The authors also write, "induced abortion does not harm women's emotional health; for most women, it allows an overall improvement in quality of life.

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Peace at last?

Although the Middle Eastern conflict between Israel and Palestine has been the same for many years, a cast of ever-changing characters has flowed through its political theater. Some of these characters have made steps to push peace forward, others back.

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Tax trouble

Students can expect a possible increase in their taxes this year. The ASMSU Academic and Student assemblies passed a bill on Thursday to let students vote on a proposal to raise student taxes by $3 to $16.75.

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Argument lacked real factual basis

I am writing in response to Mark Myers' column "Abortion has negative effects on mother and father, not just unborn" (SN 2/3). Myers' basic premise is a sound one - abortion does affect the mother and father of the fetus, as well as other family members and friends.

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Not a question

The process for receiving financial aid might be a bit more forgiving in the future. A committee appointed by congress has made the suggestion to remove a question about whether the candidate has had a drug conviction from the aid application.

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Good grades not all thanks to Granholm

Far be it from The State News to not give a Democrat praise when something great happens. After reading your editorial regarding Michigan's score in the report by the Campbell Public Affairs Institute ("High Marks" SN 2/3), I had the feeling that Gov.

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Remain secure

In our generation, it's important to understand what you don't have, or to be specific, what you won't have. Social Security is a time bomb ticking down to its last seconds.

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Ted's intent

In light of all the possible job changes East Lansing City Manager Ted Staton has been considering in the last few months, we wonder what his next move will be. In November, Staton withdrew his application for a city manager position of another college town, Evanston, Ill., where Northwestern University is located. He also had been in talks with the Michigan Municipal League since October and was one of three finalists from more than 100 applicants for the position of executive director.

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Column should not have been in paper

I'm just curious why a column in Wednesday's paper was devoted entirely to bowel movements ("Wicked stink from dorm dwellers is out of line" SN 2/2). The only thing I gleaned from the column is that third floor Yakeley Hall is a perpetual bog of eternal stench.

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High marks

Did you hear? Michigan scored higher than Illinois - in a grading of state government performance. Yep, that's right.

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Mobile mess

Within a community, a diversity of people is essential to the enrichment of the inhabitants' lives.