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Letter writer misses point of 'scientific theory'

I'd like to try to clear up one (among several) misconceptions in Jaren Kuchta's letter, "Bible doesn't promote slavery, abortion rights, "While attempting to refute Shane Krouse's column, "Bible supports abortion rights," (SN 8/10), which looked for pro-slavery and pro-abortion ideas within Scripture, Kuchta labeled scientific descriptions of evolution and of the creation of the universe as "just theories," which "cannot be proven." I think Kuchta was implying that as mere unprovable "theories," they should be distinguished from scientific fact and therefore dismissed.

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Krouse ignores context, discrediting his argument

Considering the scientific method, where observations lead to hypotheses, predictions and theories — like the theory of evolution — I am forced to question Shane Krouse's methods in using the Bible for his pro-choice stance, because he ignores the importance of context in his column, "Bible supports abortion rights," (SN 8/10). First, there's a context to slavery.

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To avoid destruction, our values must change

Take a moment and really look around you. You see hurrying people and cars going every which way with a mild intent of purpose.

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Terrorism has taken over our lives

You have to admit, the world is getting pretty scary. Friday, the United Kingdom announced to the public that it successfully foiled a terrorist plot to "commit mass murder on an unimaginable scale." When I heard the news, I didn't flinch.

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Historically black schools open their doors

Look around on your first day of class and you're bound to see people from different cultures and backgrounds.

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Krouse should read Bible before making arguments

Shane Krouse's latest column, "Bible supports abortion rights," (SN 8/10), is sadly misinformed and wrongheaded.

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Funding difficult to get for science, education

I agree entirely with your sentiment in "¡Muy bien!

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Freedom shouldn't be taken for granted

Drew Robert Winter makes the case that the president is a tyrant in his column, "'Freedom,' as defined by Bush, only infringes on people's rights," (SN 8/2). I've been hearing this accusation since 2000, when President Bush "stole" the presidential election.

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Bible doesn't promote slavery, abortion rights

Shane Krouse's column "Bible supports abortion rights," (SN 8/10), claims various things about Christians, the Bible and slavery.

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Cleaner CATA makes better city

You might see new buses on campus this fall, and they're nothing like what you're used to.

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Welcome to America (maybe)

The United States may be the land of opportunity, but it is very hard to benefit from it with restrictions on immigration.

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Writer missed point, Larrowe no right-wing, gun-toting nut

This is in response to "Larrowe column shows little change from 1979," (SN 8/7). As a 1983 engineering graduate, I used to read Lash Larrowe religiously.

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The best of Lash Larrowe: Big business is better

Reprinted from the Nov. 6, 1981 edition of The State News I'm in my office and just as this student walks in, the phone rings.

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Bible supports abortion rights

As some Christians deny scientific evidence, which can be proven, I will fight them with their own book of knowledge.

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¡Muy bien! to languages early on

As the first step on the path of education, elementary school serves an important purpose. From kindergarten to fifth grade, we learn the basics of math, English and science.

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Classroom needs innovation

I stumbled last week into two of the more interesting conversations I've had on education. With the school year beginning and debate revving over President Bush's No Child Left Behind Act, these talks struck me as getting down to the rub about our future.

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City to the people: There are cultural venues

The State News recently ran the column "City missing artistic venues," (SN 7/28), by Ryan McCormick.

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Supporting gun control good, not Anti-American

David Garlock's letter to the editor "Granholm signing Self-Defense Act laughable," (SN 8/8), only demonstrates his profound ignorance.

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State News battle not worthy of front page

Why is the article "State News continues battle for information," (SN 8/8), on the front page? I am getting tired of reading the same story every week.

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Protester speaks up, moves in

President Bush has a new neighbor, and she's who you'd least expect. A year after her much-publicized march to the Bush ranch where she unsuccessfully demanded to meet the president, Cindy Sheehan, who has been called "the face of opposition to the Iraq war," arrived in Crawford, Texas, on Sunday.