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Americans need to utilize free speech

I am responding to the letter entitled, "Column uses free speech to bash U.S." (SN 1/17). One of the great things about this country is that each citizen has a right (and I also believe an obligation) to criticize his or her own government without the threat of being arrested. While I don't agree with all of the points made by the author of the original offending column, "America's unalienable rights include selfishness, greed, power" (SN 1/15), I do understand the difference between "bashing" and "criticizing." While the former points out faults to deride, the latter points out faults to improve.

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Liberals off base on affirmative action

I was thoroughly shocked when I read some of the completely absurd comments made by liberals regarding Bush's stance on affirmative action ("Bush against admission policy," SN 1/16). Sen.

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Title drives wedge between couples

The title The State News chose to give Adrienne Broaddus' column ("Interracial dating should not be a societal taboo," SN 1/17) was disheartening at least and ignorant at best, especially considering the Martin Luther King Jr.

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Drivers' education

The university needs to constantly monitor the demand of parking during athletic and special events.

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Cell phone use isn't a problem for 'U'

Banning cell phone use in campus libraries is unnecessary ("Library may go cell phone free," SN 1/16). People are generally respectful of others and already leave quiet areas to talk on their cell phones.

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America continues to treat 'lesser' citizens like nonpeople

A single lawn placard, the only one thus far on my side of North High Street, is plainly visible from my front door.

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INS registration is not just security

Reading "America's unalienable rights include selfishness, greed, power" (SN 1/15), I was relieved to see in print how increasingly racist America is becoming (as if it wasn't before). I think if people actually thought about it, they would realize such things as the Immigration and Naturalization Service's registration policy for men of "certain" countries that happen to be predominately populated by Muslims is not merely the national security measure it appears to be.

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Phone free

The time is overdue for Spartans to receive a simple lesson in the English language. Contrary to what seems to be the popular belief, the words "library" and "telephone booth" are not synonymous. MSU's undergraduate student government is right to advise MSU libraries to ban cell phone use from the university's main study areas.

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Column uses free speech to bash U.S.

Never before have I taken time out of my busy schedule to refute anyone's opinion, for I agree everyone has a right to their own, just as I have a right to mine.

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SN misrepresents 'U' as all liberals

I do not believe The State News is doing a good job representing the college as a whole. Not all of us students are liberals who blame all of the problems we now face on George W.

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Trustees' free stuff can help budget

So it appears Trustee Joel Ferguson does not want his bowl rings ("For sale: Trustee's bowl rings," SN 1/15). But someone seems to think people will pay $1,400 each for them. Here's an idea: why don't all the trustees get together and gather up all of the free things MSU has given them over the years.

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Interracial dating should not be a societal taboo

Throughout my high school days, I was asked out by several guys. However, the physical appearance of a certain one has continued to linger.

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Dream world

Martin Luther King Jr. did not fight so you could stay home and dream. Monday is a time to celebrate the philosophy and personality of King.

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Just say no to 'Just say yes'

I was discouraged to see The State News pushing for ASMSU to encourage a change in the legislation that keeps students convicted of drug crimes from receiving financial aid ("Just say yes," SN 1/15). The law currently in place is there for good reason.

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Lord of the rings

The marriage between Trustee Joel Ferguson and the MSU community is officially over. The Lansing native and MSU alumnus has lost the rings. Well, he might have given them away. Although he doesn't believe his 1990 John Hancock and 1993 Liberty bowl rings have been stolen, it seems the long-time trustee doesn't remember how he parted ways with his football trophies. In addition, Ferguson said he has no clue how his rings found their way to auction on the eBay Web site.

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Action packed

In an unbalanced world, tools often are needed to help create a more level playing field and phase out unmerited bias and subjectivity.

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Reality TV shouldn't be an escape from real-world problems

I guess you could say that 25 decent-looking guys (who would have no problem finding women on their own, without the help of the almighty TV) chasing after a beautiful blonde woman is real.

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Letters bashing Izzo have no place in SN

I'm disappointed The State News has the audacity to publish disparaging letters to the editor regarding men's basketball head coach Tom Izzo. Izzo is one of the finest coaches in the country and the MSU community should be honored to have such a dedicated individual working for them.

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AIDS isn't a top priority in E.L.

Ron Hanson's letter to the editor was absurd ("War abroad ignores problems at home," SN 1/13). He doesn't approve of our spending millions on air bases in Turkey when our population is screaming for help to fight HIV and AIDS. In Ingham County, when one person dies of AIDS, about 1,000 die from heart disease and 800 from cancer.

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United States has problems of its own

In response to Adam Shinabarger's letter ("Letter wrong to criticize efforts," SN 1/14), I'd like to make a few points.