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Affirmed sides

Affirmative action is one of the perennial hot-button topics in politics, and the debate surrounding its advantages and disadvantages is always an interesting one.

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Campus radio station should diversify its daytime music rotation

The clanging and clattering of wrenches, the sounds of foul-mouthed bantering and a radio blasting out tunes from a classic rock station - ah, the noises of a bicycle shop in a college town. Since high school I've worked in a couple of shops in the Lansing area, and one thing they have in common is a disposition toward classic rock.

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Affirmative action still helps people

The proposal that the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative is working to put on the ballot in November 2006 is a racist and sexist attempt to undo what the modern civil rights movement has worked tirelessly to accomplish over the past 50 or more years.

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It worked

A welcome twist has recently come to the story of tailgating at MSU. Yes, the university administration has finally started listening to people's concerns about the game-day restrictions, in place since last fall, which include a ban on drinking games and a time limit of five hours before games and two hours afterward. Due to the fact that students, faculty, alumni and fans were unsatisfied with the curtailed tailgating schedule last fall, the administration will allow extended hours.

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Scientology beliefs parallel with cults

I'm very disappointed in The State News. I can't believe it gave enough credibility to try to "assess" the largest cult and pyramid scheme of this century ("Scholars assess Scientology" SN 7/14). Scientology is very well explained by Web sites such xenu.net. You shouldn't have to pay money or work your way up the ranks to gain enlightenment.

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Gunn's column very interesting, correct

I find it very interesting that, in his letter criticizing Craig Gunn ("United States could suffer same ill fate as previous world empires" 7/12) for misidentifying "the source of the rot," Peter G.

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Letter writer wrong with interpretation

Benjamin Greathouse is misguided in his beliefs on the interpretive aspects of the Bible ("Homosexuality is a sin, Bible says so" SN 7/14). It isn't impossible to interpret homosexuality as not sinful; in fact, many people in diverse denominational populations do so every day. I would suggest Greathouse actually study the viewpoints of people he opposes prior to commenting on them.

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Wanted: Venue

It's Friday night. You're 19 years old living in the dorms. After a quick jaunt to get some food you realize everyone in East Lansing is at the bar or at a party that's getting broken up.

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Chief's choice

Chief Justice William Rehnquist will not be retiring just yet, according to a statement he made through his family last week.

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Trial overdue

As the poster boy for American military involvement in Iraq, it's good to see Saddam Hussein's name in the news again.

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Letter offensive, illustrates hatred

I would like to thank Benjamin Greathouse for his reminder that hate still exists both on this campus and in churches around the country ("Homosexuality is a sin, Bible says so" SN 7/14). I am glad his chemistry degree has bestowed upon him the mastery of all theology, Biblical interpretations and the voice for Christians everywhere. With such credentials, I wonder if he gets as angry when The State News writes an editorial supporting our football team - after all, there is no legitimate interpretation of Scripture which could possibly be seen to allow touching pigskin (or wearing polyester clothes, for that matter). And the decay of societal morality (whatever that might be) is surely in huge danger from those feminist hippies who dare to sow more than one plant in their fields and eat lobster. Rather than argue against his hateful, self-assured rhetoric, I will simply thank those more open minded for their ability to accept equality, placing Greathouse and those like him in the minority at this university. Erik Green English senior

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Many at fault for U.S. empire-esque reign

Craig Gunn was correct in stating that America could fall, as did Rome, from rottenness within ("United States could suffer same ill fate as previous world empires" SN 7/12). Unfortunately, he has misidentified the source of the rot.

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Source's knowledge disclosure illegal

This is in response to ("Stickin' to it" SN 7/11). Although I must agree with the author's promotion of protecting the integrity of a journalist's right to keep sources confidential in order to elicit valuable disclosure of information, the Judith Miller case must be distinguished. The major issue missed by the public and media in this fiasco is that the "anonymous source" at issue disclosed classified information, which can be a serious criminal offense.

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Makes sense

It shouldn't even be up for debate. The initiative should have been passed years ago. The health, safety and well-being of Michigan's population should be more important than a 60-year-old man's erection. It should be, but for some reason, it's not. That's why Senate Bills 431 and 432 - part of Gov.

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Shape up

Last week, MSU senior running back Jason Teague had a warrant out for his arrest in connection with the October assault and battery of an MSU alumna, and the East Lansing Police Department claimed to have received no word from him.