He might not have run an intensive campaign, he might have stars in his eyes of larger political aspirations and, well, we might even disagree with some of his politics, but, by and large, Representative Mike Rogers, R-Brighton, is still the best choice to represent you in the House of Representatives. In the race for the 8th District Congressional seat - who represents you in the Washington, D.C.
Originally, I planned to write a column detailing the disturbing similarities between the Bush administration and George Orwell's masterpiece, "1984." During Bush's watch we've witnessed Big Brother attempts to organize a volunteer army of citizen spies (Operation TIPS) and create an invasive government database of personal information (Total Information Awareness). In Orwell's dystopia, the government uses misleading language and patriotic rhetoric to control attitudes and beliefs.
"In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military industrial complex," said President Dwight Eisenhower in 1961.
First off, I sincerely hope you're enjoying today's Boston Red Sox-themed Opinion page. Really, my warmest regards. But let's talk shop.
I recently read a story in your paper ('"U' celebrate heritage"" SN 10/12) about the people at the North American Indigenous Student Organization and how they protested Columbus Day due to Christopher Columbus' greed, thirst for power and complete mistreatment of American Indians. First of all, I agree with you that Columbus was looking for fame and fortune and didn't care how he achieved it. But, you must realize this was more than 500 years ago.
It's ironic that Ralph Nader calls Michael Moore a turncoat when he wouldn't be on the ballot in most states without the signatures of local Republicans. Nader is like a tragic Greek hero, a good man flawed by his arrogance.
A dangerous threat to actual survivors of rape and sexual assault are those who falsely report the crime.
I had the unfortunate pleasure of meeting 8th District Congressional candidate John Mangopoulos three years ago when he came to speak to my high school government class.
All right. We aren't going to get into the middle of sports' greatest rivalry. We aren't even located anywhere near Boston or New York, and there are maybe two staff members here that were born or raised on the East Coast.
Student renters scored a small victory midnight on Tuesday when the moratorium on banning new rental licenses in East Lansing expired without renewal.
A common reaction to perceived governmental intrusion action is "N.I.M.B.Y." - Not in my back yard.
What does it mean to be compassionate? Those magnanimous souls among us endowed with the grace to empathize with the less-fortunate are truly respected among our societal communities and especially in our faith communities.
Michael Moore is visiting campuses to convince students to hold their noses and vote for John Kerry.
Editor's note: Today's edition concludes our issue-based editorials regarding key platforms of the presidential campaign.
In about two weeks, we will be electing a president and a vice president who will lead our nation during the next four years. We have a choice between the existing policies of an administration that cares nothing for the lower and middle classes of our society or a candidate who has better solutions that will include all classes and all levels of income.
I am writing in response to John O'Connor's column "Dems made family members fair game in presidential election" (SN 10/19). He states that Elizabeth Edwards "completely misses the point." Unfortunately, John, you are the one who misses the point. Did you not read the very quote you included from John Kerry at the debate?
The gloves were off Friday on CNN's "Crossfire." In one corner was political analyst and uptight conservative Tucker Carlson.
Sweetest Day or Valentine's Day be damned. Under no circumstances will I ever give flowers to a woman.
I am writing in response to John O'Connor's column ("Dems made family members fair game in presidential election" SN 10/19). It's surprising to see someone who has such strong political opinions, yet is so breathtakingly ignorant of even recent political history.
I would like to congratulate The State News and staff on their editorial "Classless" (SN 10/18). As a student at MSU, I find it appalling that the student section, a section that should represent all the students of this institution, feels it is necessary to include such an obscenity in a long-standing tradition at MSU football games. The student section members have to realize that the stadium is filled with 70,000 other fans who may find the word "bitch" offensive. Anyone who sees the reaction of the Director John Madden and the Spartan Marching Band can tell that the new addition to this cheer is not appreciated. I find it refreshing to see The State News draw attention to this and hope that the students open their eyes before it is too late.