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Tax cuts should benefit wealthiest
Dan Woike states the tax cut plan does not benefit everyone (“President’s tax cut doesn’t benefit everyone,” SN 2/23). He is correct.
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Raise in bus prices is not a surprise
Well, we knew this was going to happen. When Capital Area Transportation Authority proposed taking over the MSU bus system not so long ago, students reacted by saying CATA would increase prices.
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Attack on Iraq was provoked
In response to Brian Emerson Jones’ own “hugely misguided” opinion about the situation in the Middle East, U.S.
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Taxed Books
While the elimination of the state sales tax on textbooks would be a nice gesture, the tax’s absence won’t make much of a difference. State Rep.
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Little free time should be spent appreciated
I decided way-back-when that I wanted to go to college and here I am in my third year. If I were asked why I am at MSU, I would most likely tell you it’s because I want to get an education - and that is partially true.
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U president should listen
Maybe it all started a few years ago with Bill Clinton. The nation got a glimpse of politics at its worst, when our then-president addressed the nation about serious and inflammatory issues, and didn’t actually say anything at all.
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Rape letter was very shocking
I’m sure I’m not the only one who will be compelled to respond to Michael Bochenek’s letter to the editor (“Rape accusation is very serious,” SN 2/22). I’m also sure that no matter what anyone has to say, it will not change his opinion, and that is fine.
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Bush tax cut does benefit everyone
Contrary to Dan Woike’s opinion (“President’s tax cut doesn’t benefit everyone,” SN 2/23), President Bush’s proposed tax cut does benefit everybody.
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Rates rising
It is disappointing the Capital Area Transportation Authority has proposed raising its rates, but it’s within the parameters of its contract with MSU. CATA distributed a notice to students in some MSU dorms stating the bus system is considering raising its single-ride rates for students, senior citizens and people with disabilities from 25 cents to 50 cents.
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Rape should be taken seriously
I have never been so motivated to write to The State News than after I read the most chauvinistic letter I’ve ever seen (“Rape accusation is very serious,” SN 2/22). How dare you assume this poor girl brought that on herself!
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Council member misidentified
The State News’ editorial “Dance On” (2/22) incorrectly identified me, by name and title, as the lone dissenting vote against a special-use permit for a dance floor, coupled with other conditions, requested by the Spartan Sports Den before the East Lansing City Council at our Tuesday meeting.
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Common Grounds wasnt in article
While I was excited to read about the new music venue that will be opening up in the area (“New all-ages venue for local, national bands to display talent,” SN 2/22,), I couldn’t help but feel frustrated because The Common Grounds Coffeehouse, located in the basement of Akers Hall, continues to be completely ignored by The State News. Started in 1998 by an MSU student, Common Grounds has been an unbelievably positive outlet for students to come and see both local and national bands.
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Vegan food isnt available in caf
Things were hard enough when I was a vegetarian. But now I’ve decided to try veganism, and I just can’t take it any longer.
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Star was used inappropriately
This letter is in reference to Justin Bilicki’s political cartoon printed Feb.
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Presidents tax cut doesnt benefit everyone
The struggle against economic slowdown, which many have foreseen and feared, has gained a leader. According to the new leader, the economy will be boosted once again, and this time everyone will reap the benefits. That fearless leader: George W.
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Petition drive to get law on ballot
In response to Ross Dykman’s misinformed letter about the Carried Concealed Weapon (CCW) petition drive (“Not all gun owners are extremists,” SN 2/21), I would simply like to make a few clarifications. The purpose of the petition drive is not to “overturn” Dykman’s precious lame-duck CCW law.
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Its up to U to make life easier for everyone
While walking between locations on campus, driving my car between these same places or riding my motorized skateboard with a handle (but that’s a past-tense activity, because the four or five of us scooter-riders on campus have been banned from sidewalks and streets at MSU), I kept thinking about writing a column that would carefully focus on things that irritate some of us, aggravate others and simply drive the rest of the population crazy. I knew it had to reflect the inherent beliefs of the population, but MSU is a pretty big place with a whole lot of really different people.
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Rape accusation is very serious
Once again, The State News has attempted to make me feel horrible for being a male on a college campus.
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Dance on
The East Lansing City Council should be commended for approving dance floors for local businesses. The council approved requests for dance floors at Troppo, 213 Ann St., and Spartan Sports Den, 1227 E.
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Legislation does not stop abortions
I am writing in response to the “No Surprise” editorial (SN 2/19) written by the editorial board, concerning abortion rights in Michigan.