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Civilian casualities unavoidable

People dead by the score. Innocent men, women and children killed. Civilian buildings targeted. Acts of terror from the sky.

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What happened to green, white U?

How does that song go again? “Fight for the only colors, green and white... ” As I pedal my bike along the many paths of our emerald campus, why is it that I see students adorned with MSU sweatshirts, T-shirts and hoodies bearing, not our school colors, but red, light blue and even bright orange?

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Ribbons important to show awareness

Every day when I walk through campus I find myself looking at symbols of patriotism because of the tragedy that occurred Sept.

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Ice legend

More congratulations to college hockey’s winningest coach. MSU hockey head coach Ron Mason reached the landmark 900-win mark Saturday after the Spartans downed Ferris State at Munn Ice Arena. The milestone comes only weeks after Mason and his crew successfully pulled off the largest attended hockey game in the world. More than 74,000 people attended “The Cold War” in Spartan Stadium on Oct.

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Parade wrong place for pro-life group

I can certainly say I was surprised a week ago when about eight pro-life activists marched past me on Bogue Street followed by a wagon with a little kid in it with a sign that read, “I’m a child, not a choice.” I do not want this to come across as a matter of free speech rights, public forum restrictions, captive audiences or anything of the like, but a matter of tact. Many alumni and students brought their children to the parade so they could see floats, horses and fire trucks, not people trying to advance their socio-political agendas.

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Religion not cause of past atrocities

In a letter written by Steve Davis (“Atheism not cause of history tragedies,” SN 10/16) it was argued countries of organized religion have spilled much more blood than those of a state that has embodied atheism, and in support quoted Adolf Hitler, “Therefore, I am convinced that I am acting as the agent of our Creator.

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Rishi: No issues, just ways the world can stop annoying me

I want to begin this column by apologizing to everyone who’s about to read it. Normally, I spend a decent amount of time organizing and composing a column that I think will entertain, inform or persuade all of you.

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Annex option

East Lansing and other municipalities need to watch where they grow in the future. Land annexation is not a new issue for the city.

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Old Town temple

Temple Club, Lansing’s newest nightclub, opened its doors for the first time Thursday night. Welcome to the area.This nightclub’s look alone almost guarantees high-quality entertainment.

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Anti-terrorism bill takes away rights

As an American, I am deeply saddened by the tragedies of Sept. 11, and I think protection from terrorism is an important issue.

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U.S. should not ally itself with Pakistan

I’ve never felt the need to express my political opinions to the public until the events that have shaken our nation.

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U.S. needs to treat Palestinians, Israelis equally

Our world lies now amid a roiling tide of blood, and I do not think that it will end before I am dead.

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Open records

An alarmist might say our civil rights are in danger. Congress is preparing a bill which will allow law enforcement agencies greater freedom in investigating suspected terrorists.

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Billions spent to save lives in battle

In response to Andrew Banyai’s column (“End bombing of innocent people,” SN 10/16): As a result of American voters in this great democracy, the U.S.

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Music, even if loud, helps identify self

After four years on this campus, there isn’t much that intimidates me. But there is one thing that scares me above all else - I get nervous driving in the area when I play my music loud. I’m not worried about the police giving me a noise violation ticket, although I have gotten a few in the past.

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Ignore polls, opinion probably doesnt matter

I remember the first time I ever voted. It was the presidential election of 1984. I was only 12 and it was a mock election, but I voted and I felt important.

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U.S. shouldnt kill innocent Afghans

This letter is in response to David W. Towne’s letter “War is best solution to ending terrorism” (SN, 10/15). While I agree with his assessment that it is time for action, one would think a third-year law student could produce original thought rather than reword what the six o’clock news has been telling us for the last month. Our awareness as a nation is a virtue, but it is a double-edged sword.

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Cost of war

Sometimes accidents happen. Tuesday, the Pentagon admitted Navy warplanes struck “one or more” warehouses belonging to the International Committee of the Red Cross.

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Alumnus: Treasure special E.L. places

Upon graduating, I have returned to MSU only twice, though I wish it could be more often. After visiting for “The Cold War,” it was so disappointing to see the commercial businesses.

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Actions to natives was early terrorism

Jeffrey Formanczyk seems to think we native peoples should just stay out of sight, out of mind and swept under the rug of collective American ignorance so the rest of the country can focus on the really important things like the Sept.