Thursday, January 16, 1997 ETHICS: The law, human nature not acceptable excusesBy Marlon Morales At some level, I expected the responses my article received. Both of the responses to the article on my encounter with that young man who was taunting gays were unfortunately misguided. The dramatic outcry in defense of the rights granted in […]
Category Archives: Opinion
A king among men
Wednesday, January 15, 1997EQUALITY: Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream for racial justiceThe keynote address for the March on Washington, delivered before the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 1963. I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our […]
History of discrimination quietly lingers
Wednesday, January 15, 1997 RACE: Covert racism pervades U.S. society, destroying melting pot "I have a dream my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream today!" August 28, 1963 […]
Syliva Morelos
Tuesday, January 14, 1997 FEAR: Highly emotional anger can blindly drive people into joining political, social movements "Fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth." -Pema Chodron 1997. Hmm. Time for new things. New experiences. New changes. Time to wake up, period. Do you ever really "see," or listen, or read between-the-lines? […]
Separation of sexes not a solution to military’s problems
Tuesday, January 14, 1997 EQUALITY: Men, women should be able to work together without conflictBy Garrick Ruiz On Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1997 columnist Jennifer Nelson wrote about how separating the sexes in the military would allow both sexes to "realize their full potential." Thinking like this really scares me. Don’t get me wrong, I really […]
‘Gay gene’ forces review of right to choose
Tuesday, January 14, 1997 ABORTION: Extinction possible if parents don’t want a homosexual childBy Tom Sena "Well!" I fumed as we emerged from the movie house, "I guess as far as Star Trek’s concerned, there are still no gay people in the 24th century." Greg and I had just seen "Star Trek: First Contact," and […]
Letters
Tuesday, January 14, 1997Wastes of money If you pass by Sunset Village, take a look at the fresh, beautiful and expensive patch of grass from the main entrance of Courtside to Sunset Commons, where Sunset residents frequently dine. You must find it fast, because it will be trampled away even faster. Never fear if you […]