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Online program useful tool if used properly

Having transferred from a school that used the paper and pen method of homework delivery and having worked as a physics teaching assistant here at MSU, I decided to write in response to Lindsey Poisson's column, "Online program more painful than helpful, students all around suffer" (SN 11/04). The column exemplifies the common student position of hating the player rather than the game regarding Learning Online Network Computer-Assisted Personalized Approach, or LON-CAPA. Submitting answers via LON-CAPA is not intended to replace going to class, reading the book or working out problems step-by-step on paper.

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Great movies can be found everywhere

Creativity in film is something that all directors strive to achieve. To flat out attack the film industry as Ryan McCormick did in "Originality becoming rare in Hollywood — what happened to real talent?" (SN 11/16) is both pointless and unsubstantiated.

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Avian flu is threat; U.S. should prepare

As a liberal outraged by many Bush administration policies, I was disappointed to read the staff editorial, "Ill Intention" (SN 11/04). In writing the piece, the State News staff has contributed to the cheap politicization of science. Avian influenza, or the H5N1 virus, poses a very grave threat and demands immediate preparation.

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Calling shots

If East Lansing is going to have a mayor, at least give him some power. Sure, former Mayor Mark Meadows was the chairman of the independent commission that investigated the April 2-3 disturbances, but beyond his duty as a spokesperson of the East Lansing City Council, the mayor is essentially just another member of the council. Students who were questioned in "Word on the street: What do you think the East Lansing mayor does?" (SN 11/16) weren't even sure what the mayor's duties are.

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Enough torture

The issue of torture is back in the news. As the insurgency in Iraq continues, it appears coalition forces are growing desperate to find information to stop it. On Tuesday, the new Iraqi government announced it would begin an investigation into a torture camp that was discovered by the U.S.

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Stopping donations will make MSU change

If you are unhappy with university policy or the way you are treated by the East Lansing Police Department or other entities when going to school at MSU, you do have recourse. When you graduate, the school will begin asking you to donate money to help support its programs.

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Torture portrayal not too far off base

In response to the stormy reactions to Mike Ramsey's cartoon (SN 11/11) and to Ivanoff's opinion, "Cartoonist must resign for cartoon" (SN 11/15), I'd like to say a few things. First, if cartoons like that one are meant to attack anything, it would be to attack the current administration and its decisions, not the troops. Next, considering the various accusations and reports of what went on at Abu Ghraib, it seems pretty obvious that Ramsey isn't fabricating these ideas on his own. Lastly, to the many who are so up in arms over this, turning criticism of the Iraq war into a sob story for our troops seems more tactical than logical to me.

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Cartoon too harsh, inappropriate for day

I am writing after viewing the political cartoon created by Mr. Mike Ramsey (SN 11/11). First off, let me say that I love political cartoons and enjoy a good laugh from them throughout the week. However, the cartoon I saw on Friday was not comical in any way.

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Educate sex

Let's face it: Sex is an issue that is relevant to college students. Sexually transmitted diseases are major concerns, and most college students know — or should know — they are out there. However, some people are unaware of how dangerous they are and what they need to do to protect themselves.

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No 'extreme' logic in Bice's writings

In response to Mark Stiles' letter, "No middle ground in SN; Bice one extreme" (SN 11/09), it is ridiculous to call the science and logic that Bice uses "extreme." Stiles also claims that science requires just as much faith as religion, another ludicrous statement.

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Implications true, torture does happen

Although I am not a student at MSU (I'm a comic artist from Spokane, Washington), I am familiar with Ramsey's work, and I must to say that I'm a lot more disgusted by the letters bashing him then the so-called "controversial" comic that he published on Nov.

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Identity right

It's strange to walk down a hallway and realize you know nothing about anyone else. We try and place labels on everything.

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Victims can depend on Listening Ear

Rape survivors are frequently silenced — from disapproving friends and family, an unsympathetic and unresponsive legal system and an unsupportive social ideology that blames the survivor instead of the rapist.

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Your right

Free speech. As guaranteed in the First Amendment, it's one of the most vital principles to American society.

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Cartoonist must resign for cartoon

I was shocked and appalled when I saw Mike Ramsey's cartoon (SN 11/11). Such a blatant attack on the men and women who are so bravely defending democracy overseas is unacceptable. I could not believe that The State News would print such an untactful and utterly disgusting cartoon.