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About The daily Nebraskan. ([Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 17, 1990)
Apartheid, spending lid,Gosch anger students Group asks students to boycott class Orr is attending Students Against Apartheid would like to alert the students and faculty of the University of Nebraska-Lin coln that Gov. Orr will be attending a University Foundations class today. This event is sponsored by the Stu dent Foundation. As you know, the NU Foundation has substantial in vestments in the apartheid govern ment of South Africa. In response to this involvement, we are calling for a boycott of the class that Orr is planning to attend. If you want to stop white supremacy both here and in South Africa, now is the time to act. David Rabe junior sociology J Burger sophomore natural resources Nell Eckersley junior Spanish ASUN’s leader told do the right thing, resign immediately I would like to add my name to the list of those many students calling for the resignation of ASUN President Phil Gosch. I am glad Gosch is repenting for his “mistake.” But his “mistake” is not just a “little” run-of-the-mill “mistake,” as he would have us be lieve. No, his “mistake” goes straight to the fiber of our American culture. For better or worse, our society’s foundation is built on purely demo cratic principles. Vital to our democ racy is the electoral process. There can be no real democracy, without free, untainted elections. Phil Gosch not only tainted the spring elections, but he has left every other elected official connected with that election lacking the credibility needed to govern. Democratic institutions must be fueled democratically. The entire executive branch of AS UN was brought to office in a less than free, demo cratic way. For Gosch to continue as ASUN president is to effectively make stu dent government on this campus a powerless, in-name-only force. A number of senators have said a change in presidents would harm and tear apart the student body. In 1974, Richard Nixon made a “mistake” and was forced from office. This country endured at that time, as will the University of Ncbraska-Lincoln student body, after Gosch’s exit. For once, do the right thing, this will not go away. Gosch, sorry just isn’t good enough. You must resign. John Feilen junior human development/joumalism Students not keeping big picture in mind with spending lid For a week now, I have been fol lowing the Daily Nebraskan’s cover age of the proposed 2 percent lid that is to be voted on Nov. 6. Although the coverage has been thorough regard ing the effects on the university, I feel it is tragic that there is not more emphasis on the vast number of insti tutions this bill will affect. This concentration on the effects the university will feel unfortunately coincides with why the bill is in the polls in the first place. The DN has reported that many students have signed the petition that helped bring this 2 percent lid to the polls. It appears the students are not looking at the big picture when making decisions, and do not consider all the implications: to themselves AND others. Taxes are a common issue among our politicians and their constituents. Because the people want taxes low ered our politicians often make prom ises regarding lower taxes in order to win an election. As voters, however, we must be able to see through this and realize that less money to the government does not help us in the end. The politicians will not get pay cuts, you and I will see the cuts in our streets or perhaps higher taxes some where else in our economy. Instead of consistently demanding our politicians to lower taxes, we need to encourage, if not demand, spending controls so our money is used properly and efficiently. Taxes are an important part of our economy and require the support of all the citizens. As taxpayers we should feel the responsibility to support our gov ernment for the day-to-day costs as well as the extended costs. Often we only concern ourselves with what the government is doing for us, and we overlook the important role our taxes play in developing fair laws and developing a steady state economy. The “How does it affect” attitude seems to be common in our society, so we need to open our eyes and become a team member of the community and encourage others to do the same. A major obstacleour society faces, is the pessimistic attitude many citi zens have toward the government. It is important to realize the politicians are trying to make thousands of people happy and run a successful business, as the government might be called, at the same time. Instead of desecrating a “replica” of an American flag we need to voice our concerns, while remaining loyal to a government that wants to succeed as much as the citi zens. I do not blame anyone for feeling upset about paying taxes. I remember my first paycheck, and how devas tated I felt when 1 saw all the deduc tions; but, instead of being hostile, l opened my eyes to all that my tax money goes toward. My tax money paid for all the paperwork involved in paychecks, assuring women child support through garnishments. The money also went to preventing discrimination, assur ing me of fair wages, and regulating my office surroundings. As I left the office I noticed stop lights, mainte nance crews, the public park. If only a person opens his eyes he will see the benefits of our government and all it does to help the citizens. When I pay my taxes 1 think of it as dues to a club, not money I give to the government. I want this state to thrive and I hope voters will feel the same Nov. 6. Ed Jaksha is trying to be a hero to a constituency of unsatisfied citizens. Dc not be fooled by the glossed over picture he has created ■ XT2M1]OMIe MOT IMmMmM _ S| IMS. 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