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Will newfound patriotism, unity hold after nation returns to normal?

Voices are raised, money is donated and a great deal of lip service is paid to love of country: “you can’t tread on us,” and “I’d die to keep us free.” Militia members who weeks ago would have shot a federal agent if he came within miles of their homes are embracing those same agents in a common cause - the anger and hatred of those who would cause harm to the United States.

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Who cares? Fans should at Breslin

We are rapidly approaching basketball season. My wife and I have been season ticket-holders for the last three years, and I intend to purchase tickets again this year.

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Dont point finger based on ethnicity

For all of the horrible things that have happened, why must it continue? For those people who are pointing their fingers at Americans with Middle Eastern heritage, you should be ashamed.

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e-Taxing

One of the largest consumer retail channels in the world is about to join the rest of the more traditional outlets in fiscal responsibility.

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Hey, chief

For 15 years, Bruce Benson has overseen the campus department perhaps best known for issuing MIPs, ticketing speeders and towing vehicles. The title of police chief and director of MSU’s Department of Police and Public Safety doesn’t exactly come with the undying love of students everywhere. But it should come with a lot of respect. In the time he’s been chief, Benson has helped mold our police department into one of the most diverse and progressive forces in the nation.

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Wrong message

The obvious fear was these unknown men could be a danger to campus, fostering apprehension toward the multitude of MSU students with Muslim or Middle Eastern heritage.But these feelings are misplaced.MSU’s Department of Police and Public Safety sent out a universitywide e-mail asking students to help identify three Pakistani men after an incident Wednesday at the Business College.Police said the three men did not do anything illegal but “made several comments of an unusual nature that caused some concern” after the Sept.

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Not time to have Knott discussion

I have been reading about the controversy surrounding our football team and Eric Knott since the beginning of school and I have come to realize a few things. First, I do not feel the opinion of men on this matter should be taken very seriously since it is not their safety at risk.

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Safety first?

In the halls of our federal government, preparations are underway to step up our sense of security as a people.

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Revenge help catch overseas terrorists

I guess America has decided a certain number of innocent lives, not our own of course, is a reasonable price for revenge.

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Air Jordan | A reason, again, to watch

Today is rumored to be the day Michael Jordan makes his much-anticipated official announcement.Since early this year, stories have grown about the possibility, the probability and the practicality of Jordan coming back to the NBA.

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Not OK to cut mens sports to follow Title IX

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 has gained its most notoriety on campus from what has been publicized most about it - the decimation of men’s gymnastics, fencing and lacrosse.

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Keep planes flying over U stadium

Planes flying over Spartan Stadium is normal, common and a tradition. I graduated from the College of Engineering in spring 2000 and was a member of a social fraternity.

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Out of credit

With any luck, Michigan universities will soon see state aid increase with the repeal of the failed tuition tax credit.

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Children need less time with technology, more with dodgeball

With a digitized splash of red, little Jimmy gets eviscerated. As he slumps to the floor, his best friend Bobby steps over him and does a little dance. “Dude, I captured your flag,” he types.

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Wait to donate blood little to pay to help

Like everyone else on Sept. 12, I walked into my first class with tears in my eyes. I think the previous day’s events were just beginning to set in.

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Yield sign welcome at busy crosswalk

Automobile and pedestrian traffic often interact unsuccessfully on this large and modern campus. As someone who walks, I often confront dangerous situations caused by automobiles. I was happy to encounter the new crosswalk yield sign near the south entrance of Spartan Stadium.

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Terrorism has no place in Islam; such scare tactics have no religion

No religion on earth claims the way to God is at the cost of innocent lives. Islam is no exception. The despicable and heinous acts perpetrated at the World Trade Center and Pentagon are not tolerated by this faith. Muslims across the United States and elsewhere were quick to denounce what were apparently vicious and cowardly acts of terrorism against innocent civilians.

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Muslims not to blame, support U.S. efforts

Everyone agrees terrorists should be brought to book, but some misgivings may arise against Islam and the Muslims, which needs to be rectified. Islam, which literally means “peace,” stands for peace as much as does Christianity, Judaism or any other religion, but there are some in the religion who have misinterpreted it for their own interests.

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Healing helper

MSU’s Board of Trustees has joined in the outpouring of humanitarian support our country has seen in recent weeks following the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington.

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Attack was not fault of U.S. government

Ernie Smith, how dare you (“Support of Israel asked for attacks,” SN 9/17)? I realize you are only a sophomore, but please, come out of your ivory tower and smell some reality.