Category Archives: Opinion

Letters to the editorWhat’s the score? Editor:What is the problem? OK, here’s the deal: Every day I turn to the back of The Bruin to get the latest boxscores and scores from the Sports section. Then, I run up to my buddies and say, "I cannot believe the Kings lost last night!" They look at […]

Letters LettersInform, don’t misinform Editor: In response to the "Question of the week," with regard to printing controversial advertisements, I agree wholeheartedly that controversial ads should be accepted – as long as they’re advertising something. The purpose of advertisements is to inform readers of events, services and products available, not to espouse political, religious or […]

Credit students, not Congress Editor: If I put a gun to your head and threaten to shoot you, and you scream and yell so I have to pull it away, how can I claim credit for not shooting you? But, this is exactly what Rep. McKeon does. After months of saying that the interest exemption […]

Letter to the EditorSpeaking out Editor: Regarding the insert, "UCLA Speaks Out" printed Oct. 4, I wanted to make the following comments about the inclusion of my quote and paragraph. First, my full quote was, "I’m glad to know everyone stayed cool about it. I mean, it seems that everyone dealt with it more constructively […]

Letter to the EditorRace-based program still necessary Editor: This is in response to Sonja Gedeon’s Oct. 3 column. Although she affirms support of affirmative action, her arguments actually undermine the program. Gedeon’s language, when referring to "hate, bigotry and other manifestations of the darker side of man," support the ideologies of white supremacy that persons […]

Letter to the editor: Box maniaBox mania Editor:Well, we see once again what wonderful, thoughtful, responsible, civic-minded persons attend this school. What I really want to say is too tangential, albeit relevant in explaining the serious defect in the philosophy of many on campus. However, that is another story. For now, I will stick to […]

By J.D. WhitlockSummer Bruin Columnist A recent poll taken by Gen X group Third Millennium found that almost twice as many 18- to 34-year-olds believe in UFOs as believe in the long-term existence of Social Security. Estimates of the demise of Social Security range from the year 2010 to 2030, with the 2030 guess counting […]