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Historical errors plague newspaper

I cannot understand the rampant and blatant errors that abound in people's historical anecdotes when they try and provide "evidence" for their arguments. Take Patrick Walter's article, "Moore tackles gun culture with grim accuracy, dead-on aim" (SN 1/13), about Michael Moore's "documentary," which said, "Fear of prosecution from the British resulted in the battles of Concord and Lexington, a fear of a divided nation rained down on Fort Sumter during the Civil War ?" I hoped that, at least in university classrooms, we had moved beyond the myth of our American heritage as a patriotic and righteous struggle against the injustices of others.

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Her choice

If abortion opponents have their way, one of the most personal and life-changing decisions a woman can make will become a decision legislators will make for her. In October, Gov.

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TV shows glamorizing wealthy pushes over-consumption

What a holiday break! I made sure to say, "holiday break," so as not to stir up those angry individuals who decry the term, "Christmas break." Just a passing comment - without Christmas, I am sure that we would still be in school slaving away.

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Without him

Martin Luther King Jr. would have been 75 years old on Jan. 15. On Monday, Jan. 19, most of the world will recognize his achievements in becoming the face associated with the fight for civil rights, with peace, harmony and equality for all who consider themselves human beings.

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Scientists use more facts than faith

This letter is in response to "Scientists base claims on faith, too". While I agree there is no concrete evidence that proves evolution, to say that evolutionists have a lot less to base their faith on then creationists is very illogical. What exactly is there that supports creationism?

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Walters, Moore miss the target on guns

In response to Patrick Walters' column "Moore tackles gun culture with grim accuracy, dead-on aim" I agree that it is the best documentary in years.

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Democrats have gotten the word out

"Voting ease" intrigued me because the subtitle "Convenient online voting gives MSU students no excuse not to vote in Democratic caucus" expressed my feelings on the issue perfectly.

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Raelians' beliefs easily smirked at

This is in response to the column "Raelian cult beliefs just as nutty as the Christian majority's" by John Bice.

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Out of time

Every year, more than a 1,000 students sign up for an MSU housing contract that, for some reason or another, they must break. A new housing contract plans to stop this epidemic by giving students, who sign a housing contract for next fall, only 14 days to break it, or face being locked into that dorm room. While it is irresponsible for anyone to break a contract, this 14-day stipulation does not take into consideration the rapid changes in lives of students, especially freshman who have only finished one semester at MSU and are not sure where they belong on campus (such as those who are secluded on the remote island that is Brody). University Housing believed the old policy allowed students to use dorm rooms as "back-ups" while they searched for a house or apartment for the fall. University Housing said the revision will free up more space for students who really do want to "live on," and will force students to be more cautious before they sign that binding contract. However, housing should have devised another method that made students think twice about moving off campus.

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Ballot blues

How long must a piece of policy be enforced before it becomes a sedentary chunk of the status quo? Is there a statute of limitations on the pulse of popular American forethought?

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Fiscal fixes

Just like contestants on the popular television show "Extreme Makeover," Snyder-Phillips Hall will receive its own facelift in 2005. While re-guts, nips and tucks for residence halls are an important part of making them more attractive to prospective students, MSU officials should remember that in the midst of a budget crisis, fiscal responsibility is extremely important when renovating. We don't need another Shaw Hall equipped with whirlpools and state-of-the-art dorm furniture.

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Firearm owners are not evil 'gun nuts'

When I read the article "Moore tackles gun culture with grim accuracy, dead-on aim" (SN 1/13), I have to say I was a little shocked.

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Raelian cult beliefs just as nutty as the Christian majority's

Recently, I was recalling the stupidest news events of 2003. Obviously, Bush was a recurring figure, but the story I fixated on was the comical cloning saga trumpeted by the Raelians.

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Scientists base claims on faith, too

First of all, let me define faith for you: confident belief in the truth, value or trustworthiness of a person, idea or thing. Everyone has faith.

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Exam screams just part of college life

This is in reference to a letter to the editor regarding the "unlaughable degradation" of midnight screams on our campus ("Midnight scream no longer laughable" SN 1/13). Midnight screams are a release, a chance to be a bit crazy for a few fleeting moments before heading back to the books for another long study session.

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Child obesity problem ignored in edit

This letter is in response to "Sugar bust" (SN 1/14). I'm not sure if the editorial staff is familiar with the childhood obesity statistics in the United States, but since 1980, obesity has tripled and juvenile diabetes is more prevalent than ever before.

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'Bushisms' successful at hiding negative reality of legislation

President Bush is not stupid. Judging by the "Bushisms" desk calendars on mall shelves this Christmas, he is indisputedly inarticulate, but he definitely is not stupid.

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Voting ease

Voter apathy, thy name is college student. In the 2000 general election, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that of the nearly 24 million United States citizens age 18-to 24, only about 8.6 million registered and cast a ballot four years ago this November.

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'U' should tighten belt, make money

When I peruse the never-ending list of courses offered, the profs who "teach" them, and the physical real estate they occupy, I cannot envision how so many of them in this floundering academic abyss contribute to the "excellent education" MSU President Peter McPherson professes the students receive. Further, I cringe to see the combined salary of Tom Izzo and John L.

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Students are being silenced at games

Munn officials should stop trying to quiet the students. Earlier this season, members of Slapshots were asked to sit down during the game because it blocked other fans' views.