Thursday, July 9, 2026

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Commentary

COMMENTARY

Paper reveals bias through columns

I see that The State News continues to print columns of crude hate toward Christians ("Despite popular belief, founding fathers were not all Christians" SN 2/7). It seems hypocritical that a newspaper - which claims to want tolerance and acceptance for the religious beliefs of others - seems set on printing an occasional column by Mr. Bice that almost invariably attacks a religion that many MSU students follow.

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Article did not tell all about tax raise

In the article entitled "ASMSU votes to raise student taxes by $3" (SN 2/4), Mr. Hughes made it appear as though the tax increase is to fund scholarships solely as an ASMSU publicity stunt. Mr. Hughes did not mention that the goal of the entire tax increase is to help out the students who have financial need.

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Columnist wrong in his assumptions

I am writing in response to the column, "Abortion has negative effects on mother and father, not just unborn" SN (2/3). In the article, Mark Myers addresses the "often overlooked" aspect of the impact that abortion has on women. The tone of revelation expressed in the article is appalling.

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Ta-ta, tailgate

After reviewing the 2004 Fall Celebration Survey, it seems incredibly likely the MSU Board of Trustees will use the results to support making tailgating restrictions permanent.

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Women entitled to choose an abortion

In response to Mark Myers', "Abortion has negative effects on mother and father, not just unborn" (SN 2/3), I'd like to say I'm sorry that some women regret their choices, but that does not mean that others don't deserve the right to choose.

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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.