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Protecting life is governments job
Smoking is a threat to more than the smoker. It is my belief that everyone has a right to be an individual, but this right is not absolute.
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U shouldnt cut mens athletics
MSU is a member of the prestigious Big Ten Conference. It is an embarrassment that our institution must resort to cutting men’s programs. Title IX was established to “promote gender equity in athletics,” to ensure female athletes the same opportunities as males.
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U cant cheer for other colleges
I am writing in response to James Jahnke’s column about his Ohio State Buckeye loyalties (“It’s OK to be a huge Buckeyes fan in East Lansing,” SN 11/2). I have just four words for you, sir: Give me a break.
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Do not purchase subscriptions
I wasn’t surprised to read Amanda Smith’s letter on the scamming magazine men from New River Subscription Services (“Scheme bothers hall residents,” SN 10/26). You see, I, too, was a scammed freshman.
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Football is killing countrys youth
There is something that is killing students in America’s schools that has gone unnoticed for decades.
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Alaskas Proposal 5 blows smoke in governments face
If it passes or goes up in smoke, a proposal on the Alaskan ballot will plant a seed in the minds of Alaskan voters - challenging their positions on the use of an illegal substance. Alaskan voters will decide Tuesday whether to prohibit state enforcement of marijuana laws.
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U build blocs
One vote does matter - and this year more than ever. This year’s presidential election is unpredictable, and in addition, many local and statewide races are close.
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Political system needs new parties
I don’t support Ralph Nader, but I do believe that this country needs a third party. In order for a democracy to flourish there needs to be a battle of ideas, something that a third party and Nader provides, and they should be commended for their work. Will Nader cost Vice President Al Gore the election?
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Unpopular U athletics do not deserve funding
In the past several years, the issue of funding university sports programs has resulted in lawsuits.
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General classes are necessary
I’m writing in response to Erin Yerke’s whining and complaining (“Amid its successes, ‘U’ must reflect on failures,” SN 10/31). If she hasn’t learned by now, in this life, we will have to do things that we would rather not do.
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Free-for-some
MSU groups should limit the number of non-MSU students at events with a history of violence, but it should not completely restrict the events to MSU students only.
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Have heart when finding residence
I’ve read and reread Cutler Fetherston’s article, (“Housing assistance deadline approaches,” SN 10/31) hoping that I have misinterpreted its intentions.
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Libertarian Party gives U options
I was very pleased to see the editorial board plugging the three leading presidential candidates. It’s nice to see that voters have such variety to choose from.
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Dont go ballistic
Imagine some fine day, a wicked rogue state such as North Korea or Iraq becomes fed up with the United States, and, in a suicidal fit of rage, decides to launch ballistic missiles at the country.
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Proposal 1 letter missed on point
In Jennifer Gabel’s letter (“Educators need regular testing,” SN 10/24) she makes a very good argument: support Proposal 1 because it requires teacher testing every year.
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SN column did not enlighten U
Rishi Kundi’s column (“Columnist enlightens ‘U’ about Middle East crisis,” SN 10/18) was unhelpful and misguided.
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SN endorses:
Complete analysis of all the endorsed candidates. For the presidential election, The State News endorses Vice President Al Gore, a Democrat.
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Life flies by too fast
It’s been a hard few weeks. Not because I have had a lot of homework, or I am stressed at work either.
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Minorities should head to polls
This is a wake-up call to the politically conscious youths of America who are progressives, liberal-minded people and minorities - especially African Americans.
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Some security
The city of East Lansing should continue supporting students in off-campus housing conflicts. The city recently supported five residents of 442 Grove St.