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Puritans' theocracy to blame for today

I find Kevin Hasse's interpretation of Puritan history, ("Puritans not to blame for problems," SN 6/25), to be morally reprehensible.

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Letter bias against women, uninformed

After reading Jim Bradley's letter, "Unobjective column negative to males" (SN 6/25), I felt compelled to respond.

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Columnist lacks research in writing

I would like to inform Jason C. Miller that under the University of Michigan point system, a "white poor student from a failing school in Lansing" would receive the same 20-point advantage given to a "rich black student from excellent schools in Oakland County." The 20 points awarded for race also was awarded to white students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and white students who attend high schools, like the public Lansing high schools, where the majority of students are minorities.

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With Independence Day nearing, it's exciting to be American

Today I want to echo the heartfelt sentiments of a wise woman I know. Hell yeah, America. This Friday is the Fourth of July.

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Unhealthy cuts

A statewide nursing shortage treated with limited enrollment at MSU's College of Nursing can't make anyone feel better. The projected 6.5 percent cut in higher education funding has forced MSU and other Michigan universities to make detrimental cutbacks and freezes in needed programs such as MSU's College of Nursing. MSU's College of Nursing reports an 80 student-limit for the past few years while turning away 150 students this year. Health care and other like educational programs are too important for the future of our nation.

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Late advances

If the United States is a country that truly believes in not establishing a national religion or the free practice thereof, it shouldn't attempt to make and enforce some laws dictating morality. Thankfully, one such law was struck down by the Supreme Court on Thursday.

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Diversity at 'U' not fair for LGBT people

June is an important month for the lesbian, bisexual, gay, and transgender population. Gov. Jennifer Granholm has declared it Pride Month, and the Supreme Court made a ruling on a case based on the discriminatory sodomy laws (one of which exists on the books in the Michigan Legislature), and Canada is in the process of legalizing gay marriage. It is sad to see just across the lake, our more progressive neighbors are fully embracing diversity, and it's times like these that make me wish I wasn't American.

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Conservatives hold one-sided argument

This is in response to the conflicting attitudes on the Supreme Court's landmark jurisdiction and stellar preservation of protecting our university's interest in increasing diversity in higher education.

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Filters prohibit

U.S. Supreme Court justices said public libraries must use Internet filters to prevent users from looking at pornography or lose federal funding in a ruling Monday.

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Red Cedar polluted by irresponsibility

With the doldrums of summer bringing rise to intense heat and even greater boredom, students are destined to find outdoor activities that beset the norm.

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Those who need aid don't receive it

Those of you who are in support of affirmative action, I would like you to consider a few things. I believe affirmative action in its pure form is great for our society.

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Conservatives inconsistent with policy

The talking heads of the right wing claim they want to run the government like a business, yet they oppose an affirmative action program specifically supported in briefs by Fortune 500 companies. They claim to support national security, yet they oppose affirmative action policies which high-ranking military officers assert are essential to national security. In short, when dealing with affirmative action, the right wing is consistently inconsistent. On Monday, in a 5-4 decision, the U.S.

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Rioting sparked attention needed

This letter is in response to the editorial "Rioting useless" (SN 6/23). It begins with "It's a sad day when tragedy begets tragedy." The sad part about the Benton Harbor rioting is it took such a tragedy to inspire the folks there to rise up, and demand something be done about the racism, oppression and police brutality that is going on in the city of Benton Harbor and all over the world. The State News suggested the residents of Benton Harbor "appeal to the Benton Harbor City Council or petition their representative in government for legislation that would aid them

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Anti-French sentiment ridiculous, petty, solves nothing

I am not any less offended than any other American by the reaction - or lack thereof - of France during the somewhat recent world events.

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Service appreciated

When Earvin "Magic" Johnson was diagnosed with HIV, he was lucky enough to have the financial resources to be able to afford some of the best treatment offered.

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Let justice reign: End race, alumni points

The U.S. Supreme Court's split decision on affirmative action doesn't end the debate. Universities will continue to change policy and new challenges will come.

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Rioters must help themselves first

I am from Berrien County, and I have to say I am completely ashamed of the behavior displayed there last week. The rioting is ridiculous.

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Nondecision is best decision Supreme Court could make

The Supreme Court came up with an answer to affirmative action that, like a Qdoba burrito, had a little bit of everything.And, also like a Qdoba burrito, had some mixed results.

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Puritans not to blame for problems

I feel compelled to write a response to Joseph Clark's "Puritan settlers started off American society on wrong foot" (SN 6/19). I believe the column does them a great injustice, has an erroneous condensed version of history and Clark is somehow trying to convey a message that greed is wrong, while lust and profanity are good.

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Rights not reserved for illegal residents

The editorial "Lawless lawmakers," (SN 6/19) comparing recent actions of the U.S.