Category Archives: Opinion

Monday, October 28, 1996 CHARACTER: Bob Dole’s ‘integrity’ falls short under scrutinyBy Carl Irving New York Times Bob Dole talks a lot about Bill Clinton’s character. He claims that you can’t trust the president, and Dole’s surrogates do worse than that. For lack of other fodder, too many reporters oblige by sucking up and spitting […]

Monday, October 28, 1996 DIALOGUE: More time needed for discussion of views on complex issuesBy Paul McGinnis Today I received my voter notification card in the mail, verifying my eligibility to vote in the upcoming elections. This nondescript manila postcard initially filled me with pride that I live in a rare country where every man […]

Monday, October 28, 1996 IMAGE: Success in life not determined by a woman’s measurements Hello Happy Bruins! Although requests have been pouring in from around the country for more penis articles, I decided that my journalistic career must move forward. I would hate to be called sexist, so now it’s time to move on to […]

Monday, October 28, 1996Civil disobedience out of bounds In your coverage of the protest in favor of race and gender preferences, you claimed the protesters were engaged in civil disobedience. The disobedience I agree with; however, the protesters were far from civil. These protesters shouted boos at students who were on their way to class […]

Friday, October 25, 1996 EDUCATION: Affirmative action educates, does not promote separatismBy Amika Maran As I look across Westwood Plaza I’m swept up in emotion. Being of mixed background, I’ve always had trouble with affirmative action. Is it possible to have affirmative action and not have reverse racism (as was intended)? Barring this, do we […]

Friday, October 25, 1996 LAW: Myths about evidence laws, juror opinions can have serious consequences on women. It can affect their behavior, even their decision to report a rape.By Paul Bergman The story on "The Aftermath" of rape (Oct. 23) perpetrates myths even as it seeks to debunk them. One myth is that evidence rules […]

Friday, October 25, 1996Protest: poor way to educate others I hold no opinion concerning Proposition 209, but the behavior I saw on Wednesday, Oct. 23 makes me sick. Proposition 209 is a controversial measure. Such legislation deserves time for debate and discussions before the people vote. I can accept demonstrations. On the other hand, civil […]