Dangerous Weapons Unsafely
Used Iraq
By Kavin Paulraj
Staff Writer
The United States and Britain are using radioactive depleted
uranium with their weapons in Gulf War II, just like they
did in Gulf War I. The problem is, the constant reminders
that Saddam breaks international law by using chemical weapons
are in bad taste given the recent findings on the health effects
of depleted uranium or DU.
Pardon the Interruption:
Another Look at Iraq
By Paul Thomas
Contributing Writer
Reading James Solomon's article in the March 14 issue of TSL,
I couldn't help but be struck by something. Consciously or
unconsciously, he makes an excellent case for opposing US
foreign policy and the war in Iraq. The only trouble is, the
article advocated the war in Iraq, but this dilemma can be
easily remedied if the names, dates, and places are replaced
with other, perhaps more elucidating ones. Luckily, I have
taken the liberty and made the changes, differentiating my
alterations from Solomon's original text parenthically.
ITS Sneaky, Silent
By Chris Meyer
A&F Associate
These days technology problems are pretty much a given. If
you manage to survive for a month without having your computer
crash, your television reception go fuzzy, your lamp burn
out or your refrigerator explode, you're either really lucky
or you must possess some kind of machinery healing power like
some guy in the X-Men probably has. And since I don't think
anyone at this school is a mutant, I'd imagine most of you
have had at least a few tiffs with your computer by this point
in life. There may have even been a few times when you've
wanted to put a fist in the monitor, push it out the third-floor
window or strangle it by its own power cords, or, preferably,
some combination of all three. I know for certain that a select
few of us have had this feeling for the last few weeks thanks
to internet woes; the weird part is, this time they weren't
caused by a technology malfunction, but by someone's very
specific decision.
Saying Goodbye with a
Tear and a Smile
By Dan Driscoll
Contributing Writer
It is rare to become best friends with someone whose every-other
opinion is the polar opposite of your own, but then again,
Kyle Maginnis was as rare as they come.
Bush Administration Ignores
Real Issues
By Chrissy Henneberg
Contributing Writer
After returning from a sleep-filled spring break, I do not
feel as rested and relaxed as I would have hoped. I suspect
that neither do many of my classmates. The world seems very
different now than it did when we all poured off this campus
two weeks ago to Mexico, the Grand Canyon, and other destinations.
President Bush has taken this country to war with Iraq, and
while the horrors of war may seem far away, we have been suddenly
hit with the death of a member of our own community. The campus
bubble may not have popped, but I suspect (and hope) that
everyone feels it has sprung a few leaks.
Please Do Something
By Coty Meibeyer
Opinions Editor
Recently, my best friend from home announced her plans to
drive to Chile via the Pan-American Highway next summer. As
she explained it to me, if she ships her car across the Panama
Canal, wires money to various money unions along the way,
and learns how to fix a broken-down car beforehand, then it's
perfectly safe. She's making the money for it by staying in
a friend's apartment this summer in New York City and working
two waitressing jobs. When she told me, I couldn't get over
what a cool idea it was, how jealous I am of her for wanting
to do something and then actually making the plans to do it.
Fundamentals Misunderstood
By Ryan Tacher
Contributing Writer
House Speaker Dennis Hastert recently defended the war on
Iraq, arguing, "We are also fighting to preserve the
universal ideals of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."
This statement upset me. What most people fail to realize
is that these are not "universal" ideals. People
in this country may think so; that is why they are in our
Declaration of Independence. I also accept these ideals as
my own, which is why I take great pride in being an American.
Yet Jefferson's exact wording of his famous declaration begins
with "We hold these truths to be self-evident."
Tax Cuts Hurt So Bad
By James Solomon
Staff Writer
It appears that the Bush Administration has a tax cut fetish.
Even though the total costs of the war and reconstruction
of Iraq are as yet unknown, the administration continues to
push for a 725 billion dollar tax cut over the next ten years.
(The Senate recently voted to slash the tax cut in half).
The vast majority of this money will immediately benefit the
wealthiest Americans.
|
