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Vords kill idealistic coalition
Recent statements by Louis Farrak
han, one of presidential candidate Jer.ne
-.Jackson's most visible and vocal sup
porters, have received a great deal of
coverage in the political centers of the
country like Washington, D.C., New
York, and Chicago. However, on the
campaign trail the comments have
caused nary a ripple.
For those out in the Nebraska hin-
terlands, Farrakhan's comments merit
repeating. Newsweek magazine provid
ed several of Farrakhan's quotes in its
April 23 edition.
"...the Jews don't like Farrakhan,"
Newsweek quoted him, "so they call me
Hitler. Well, that's a good name. Hitler
was a very great man. He rose Ger
many up from ashes...Now, I'm not
proud of Hitler's evils against Jewish
people. But that's a matter of record,
lie rose Germany up from nothing..."
The magazine also provided quotes
of Farrakhan threatening Jackson's
Jewish critics ("...If you harm this
brother, I warn you in the name of
Allah, that will be the last one you do
harm." and 'Milton Coleman, the re
porter who revealed Jackson's famous
"Hymie" gaffe.
In addition, the Washington Post
two weeks ago quoted Farrakhan as
saying singer Michael Jackson was a
bad influence for young black men
because he was "sissified."
Despite this type of fiery, racist,
homophobic rhetoric, Jackson has yet
to denounce his friend's words. This
then, is the real tragedy of the entire
affair.
Jackson's candidacy had the chance
to form a "rainbow coalition," as he
called it; a chance to give political voice
and credence to a number of groups
who too long have been considered
politically insignificant by the major
parties.
Unfortunately, Farrakhan's words
cast serious doubts as to Jackson's
sincerity in pursuing this goal.
His "Hymie" remark early in the cam
paign season could be dismissed as
one of those errors that can occur in
the heat of battle. However, JacKson's
unwillingness to denounce Farrakhan's
words cannot be dismissed so easily.
When Ronald Reagan stands idly by
as his long-time crony James Watt
slanders minorities, that's one thing;
you kind of expect that from Reagan.
Jackson's candidacy on the other hand,
was supposed to be about love and
brotherhood and lofty ideals like that..
Maybe it is a double standard to
expect so much of Jackson and so little
of a man like Reagan. However, in
Jackson's campaign there actually was
hope; hope that through involving the
oppressed in the politician process, this
country's shameful history of bitter
ness and racism could be put to rest
once and for all.
Farrakhan's continuing role as a
Jackson spokesman destroys this hope.
Again, it's a shame because Jackson's
rainbow coalition could have been a
wonderful reality. Instead, it's destroy
ed by the words of an ignorant man.
Oh well Just wait until '83.
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Vliat about liome ec?
Yes, East Campus is on oasis (Jann
Nyffeler's editorial, Daily Nebraskan
April 19). The headline caught my eye.
I started to read because I've taught on
East Campus for 12 years. But I didn't
read anything about home economics!
Surely I missed that paragraph. But I
read again. Disappointment! Not even
a mention of home economics which
represents Jann's own description of
East Campus. "People tend to be plea
sant and friendly...somehow East Cam
pus reflect the true spirit of Nebraska.
Hard work. Common sense. Respect
for life, resources, and other people.
And a love of life and fun." Yes, that's
home economics. Come visit us on East
Campus; we have much to offer every
one. ''
; Joan Anderson
I ' , Assistant Professor
Department of Education and
Family Resources
College of Home Economics
Allen cast first stone?
To Bill "Anti-Greek" Allen:
I recognize your name from some
where in the past. Weren't you the one
who cast the first stone at the aduit
ress? Tim Shanahan
sophomore
business
Slams not humor
In response to Bill Allen's column
(Daily Nebraskan, April 23):
We have spent the last four years in
the Greek system and have managed
to maintain our individuality. Now Bill,
there seems to be a double standard
here. We thought you had respect for
individualism. You have categorized
3,000 young men and women into face
less personalities. The men: bare-chested,
brainless and bombed. The women:
Malibu Barbie gone Avon. Really Bill,
your intellect stuns us. We could ram
ble on and write our own column, but
well leave you with this thought.
We have a strong suspicion that you
are a man who likes a challenge. We
have one for you. Try being funny
without slamming the Greek system.
Bill Buntain
Beta Tkeat Pi
senior
management
Rhonda Greder
Gamma Phi Beta
senior
Teachers College
One word boring!
I get a little tired of all this carping
about the Greeks, and in particular Bill
Allen's column. I'd like to take issue
with a couple of events in his so-called
Greek contest (actually, I'd like to take
issue with the whole column).
First, Stereo Blaring Contest. Bill,
old fellow, have you walked by any of
the dorms lately? Apparently "dor
mies" also own stereos. Also, Sorority
Make-up Contest. Come on now, Bill,
do you really believe sorority women
wear any more nail polish than non
Greek women? And what's wrong with
having a Greek Week? I don't have a
word to describe Greek Week, although
Bill did ask for one. But I do have a
word to describe his column boring!
Marjorie Reid
assistant to the directors
Conservation and Survey Division
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