This is a letter supporting Professor Kevin MacDonald from an“elitist Jew.” Although I consider Professor MacDonald’s views to bef–king idiotic, the man has the right to speak his mind — whether it offends people or not. There is a risk you take when granting any sort of free speech: people[Read More…]
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Obama paints false picture, blames GOP
On Wednesday President Barack Obama called on his Democratic allies in the United States Senate to lead in the face of Republican obstinacy. “We’ll call [Republicans] out when they say they want to work with us, and we extend a hand and get a fist in return,” said Obama, according[Read More…]
Our View- MacDonald talks of imaginary fire, causes panic
“The most stringent protection of free speech would not protect a man falsely shouting fire in a theater and causing a panic.” Any conception of freedom of speech has for decades been subsumed by these words; words eloquently phrased by associate justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. However, what Holmes’ opinion[Read More…]
Our View- Pentagon officials push ‘DADT’ repeal, slowly
Two of the nation’s top military officers announced last Tuesday their belief that gays and lesbians should be able to serve openly in the military, suggesting the “don’t ask don’t tell” policy or DADT policy be repealed. The policy was implemented during former president Bill Clinton’s term. It banned gays[Read More…]
Woods just wanted a little extra, that’s all
Do you people smell that? That’s the smell of a new semester emerging from the ashes of winter break. While the break was probably too short for most of you, I am actually somewhat excited about coming back. A new semester means new articles in the Daily 49er, and I’ve[Read More…]
Our View-Education repairs need to make sense
We’ve mentioned this countless times, the state’s higher education system should receive more money than the state’s prison system. We’re not revolutionaries, albeit some of us would like to think so. We just strive to make sense. You know, do what’s right, that kind of thing. Apparently, our governor is[Read More…]
Nigeria also to blame for Abdulmutallab bombing attempt
What did you know about Nigeria before Christmas Day last year? Its sleazy online scams that make it hard to buy, sell or send anything to Nigeria? Maybe, it’s the oil that bolsters the country’s economy while contributing heavily to the pumps at your local gas station? If options one[Read More…]
Online extra-Girlfriends not the only “girls” you need to stay in touch with
Imagine for a moment you’re a 20-something-year-old woman standing in the shower doing your monthly self-breast exam like your doctor has suggested. You’re a healthy young woman, you try to eat right, exercise and take care of yourself. While doing the exam, to your sheer horror, you feel a lump[Read More…]
Letter to the editor-Dorms expensive at half the price
This letter is in response to the recent campuswide decision to force nonexempt freshmen into campus housing. Forcing incoming freshmen to live on campus is being shrouded and justified by a myriad of other reasons — like killing the commuter campus vibe — and helping college newbies make new friends,[Read More…]
U.S. policy banning gays in military depletes national security
Each day, military personnel from across the United States work hard to defend this country. They come from different backgrounds, different upbringings and different lifestyles. They vary in age, sex and ethnicity. But what they all share in common is their desire to protect their country and the people who[Read More…]