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History will frown upon marriage ban

Conservative groups have invested significant resources and effort in attempts to block homosexual marriage.

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Step backward

State Rep. Leon Drolet, R-Clinton Township, and the Michigan House of Representatives have taught Michigan an interesting lesson in the past year - if at first you don't succeed in undermining the Supreme Court, try, try again. Last Wednesday, Drolet succeeded in steering an amendment through the state House that would sever state funding to public universities who factor race into admissions policy.

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Housing ordinance worth a challenge

In response to "No quarter" (SN 6/8): I believe that the city ordinance permitting "neighborhoods" to disallow renters is some strange, legalized form of blockbusting and segregation.

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Reaction to Moore's 'Fahrenheit 9/11' will vary, influence election

Michael Moore, you magnificent s.o.b. There are three groups of people who enjoy Michael Moore and his films.

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Grisly truck banner shocking to children

In response to Adam Arbogast's disgust of the abortionno.org "Choice" campaign's bloody trucks on campus ("Gory statement bad for visiting youth," SN 6/8), I agree with you.

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Grass masters

Of all the places in the world, of all the grass masters of the universe, the 2004 Olympic Games chose MSU professors and graduate students to grow their turf in Athens, Greece. MSU has once again stepped up to the plate to bat out another beautiful grass stadium.

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Landlords to blame for run-down houses

In response to the article 'Student Housing Might Be Limited,' (SN 6/7) one quote stirred my old East Lansing student renter anger.

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Sanctity of marriage must be protected

Marriage is up for grabs in our country, and only hard work and determination by rationalists can save it.

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The next phase

Who are we to decide what form of government will be best for the Iraqi people once the June 30 transfer of power comes and goes? Today, that question is rhetoric.

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Reagan's handling of AIDS shameful

In this time of revisionist history, when all kinds of people become heroes upon death, I challenge people to take a step back. I feel for the family and friends of Ronald Reagan, especially for his wife, who cared for him so lovingly through the last few years.

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No quarter

East Lansing exists because of MSU. Without the university, the downtown area as we know it wouldn't exist.

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President search should include all

MSU's hunt for its 20th president shouldn't be as backbreaking and controversial as the MSU faculty members are making it out to be.

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Roll on, 'Stones

So, now you change your mind. After the Detroit Pistons beat the L.A. Lakers last night in Game 1, television sports analysts are starting to reconsider their opinions of the overrated Lakers dominating the court.

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Gory statement bad for visiting youth

So there I was, standing right outside the MSU Dairy Store, waiting for my usual ride home. While I was waiting, a small child skipped along with his mother to the tune of "I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream." I was greatly amused by this Norman Rockwellian moment when all of a sudden I looked out into the street and saw a sickening display.

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Hawaii's land offers universal appeal

In her column about Hawaii and the U.S. government, ("Hawaiian lifestyle sullied by outsider involvement, development," SN 6/1) Leah Singer mentions an apology to the native Hawaiians is in order.

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Next president must be academic

I'm concerned about the ongoing search to fill President M. Peter McPherson's post in the coming year.

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Necessity of accessibility often overlooked by able-bodied public

Perhaps living in the politically correct bubble that is MSU has made me soft. Maybe it has incorrectly made me think that most people are relatively tolerant and understanding of the differences between people.

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Decades of glory

The 60th anniversary of D-Day is an immensely significant commemoration for the brave soldiers who stormed the beaches of Normandy, France.

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Moore's messages need to be heard

Most everyone has heard the story about Michael Moore's new documentary "Fahrenheit 9/11." If somehow you haven't, here's the scoop, briefly: Moore's movie sharply criticizes George W.

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Totally uncool

When East Lansing and Lansing make their entrance at the annual mixer party for Michigan cities later this year, Sault Ste.