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Animal research at 'U' is unnecessary

The fact that researchers at MSU prefer to buy dogs at a discounted price is not an excuse for turning the state's shelters into their own twisted versions of Wal-Mart ("Officials: Animal research costs less when buying through dealers," SN 6/5). There are many reasons why people bring their companion animals to the local shelter including illness, the break up of the family, military duty, resettlement to a community that does not allow animals or the inability to provide adequate veterinary care.

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Hardship, bigotry exists in U.S., must be taken care of now

"You (insert term used for your racial/ethnic group), get out of here. We don't want to serve you..." Imagine that statement being made to you or someone close to you by a Meijer employee, when you go to pay for filling up your car with gas. Imagine that instead of some sort of apology, you are met with, "Our team member didn't do anything wrong." Imagine you are someone of Arab or Middle Eastern decent, and the term to be inserted in the statement above is "Arabs." Well, you really don't need to use your imagination all that much, because, according to a Macomb Daily story on May 8, that happened in a Meijer store in Fraser, Mich, not too long ago to Mohammed Karhani and his son, Bilal.

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Merit mishap

Over at the state Capitol, Democrats and Republicans are doing something that doesn't happen too often: agreeing on an issue affecting Michigan residents.

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Privacy invasion

On a public university campus, students have expected certain freedoms. But thanks to a government act, those freedoms no longer exist in places such as the library.With more than 40,000 students on campus, research is expected, whether it be in physics, biochemistry, microbiology or various other fields.

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Citizens who don't vote in elections should lose privileges

After weeks of a rude British critic insulting talented singers in front of millions of riveted fans, "American Idol" climaxed to a breath-taking finish two weeks ago, leaving millions of viewers aching for more Ruben, more Clay and yes, more rude British critic. As a sign of the show's popularity, 24 million people voted in the tally to determine the final winner.Compared to the latest national election, in 2002, when roughly 80 million people cast their ballots, 24 million does not seem overwhelming, especially since many viewers of "American Idol" likely cast multiple votes.

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Writer shouldn't be afraid to post title

On May 28 on the Opinion Page of The State News, a highly critical response ("Give McPherson a break this summer," SN 5/28) to a letter by Professor Andrew Hogan (" 'U' much better off without McPherson," SN 5/22) appeared to be written by Michael Kiley, Okemos resident.

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Rooming with a stranger has some disadvantages

With butterflies in the pit of my stomach and a letter opener gripped tight in my suddenly sweaty hand, I stood frozen, staring at the envelope that would reveal my fate. I had been waiting for this moment all summer, and now that it had arrived, I didn't know what to do.Excitement and nervousness ran through me as I swiftly opened the letter that would identify my future roommate.

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J-Rich grounded

Here we go again. Former MSU basketball star and Golden State Warrior Jason Richardson joins a long list of Spartan athletes who have had their run-ins with the law.Richardson will stand trial for the alleged April 29 assault of his former girlfriend.His former teammate and now Portland Trailblazer Zach Randolph lost about $125,000 after fighting with a teammate.

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Support Spartan sports, don't whine

The editorial "Athletic antics" (SN 6/2) made me want to send a box of cheese to The State News editorial board to accompany the whining it did. If people want to hear whining they can listen to my 5-year-old brother, although even he likely would be able to grasp the value of "The BasketBowl." The idea of moving the game to Detroit would dissuade the most dedicated fans from attending is thought-deficient at best.

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'BasketBowl' bashing bad idea,useless

Upon reading The State News editorial "Athletic antics" (SN 6/2), I got the message that the editorial staff seems to think " The BasketBowl" at Ford Field is a bad idea. What I didn't understand, however, was the reasoning for this conclusion.

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Wild west

Playing basketball at IM Sports-West is becoming a cutthroat activity. Last week MSU police arrested an MSU student for drawing a 34-inch sword during a dispute at the campus athletic facility.

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Spartan alumna not being treated well

After being steadfastly ignored by my alma mater for more than a quarter century, yesterday I received mail from the Office of Planned Giving seeking to remind me to include MSU in my will, despite any knowledge on their part of my impending demise.