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Quotes of the WEEK “My story has been the same. Unfortunately, stones came out in newspapers that turned things around.” Former UNL research assistant Stan Parks, referring to statements that added to the controversy over American Indian bones in Bessey Hall. “Why are our donating alumni allowed drinking priv ileges on gameday while our students are fined and ticket ed?” Duff Party presidential candidate Jason Kidd on campus alcohol laws. “Do we want the ASUN as it has been: dominated by the uninspired - a non-visible force on campus?” A-Teampresidential candidate Joel Schafer. “I’ve been in a relationship with my partner for 27 years. I’ve seen colleagues get married and divorced and married and divorced. Each time, their spouse is entitled to benefits my partner is not” George Wolf an associatepmfessor in English, on the lack of domestic partnership benefits at UNL. “We spend our whole day going beyond our comfort zone. White students don’t.” Senior news-editorial major LaSharah Bunting on being a minority at UNL. “The state is trying to raise money the easy way - by preying on people’s weaknesses.” Sen. Ernie Chambers on the problem with a state-spon sored lottery. “What appeals to me about the New School is its dedi cation to freedom: freedom in the consideration of ideas, freedom in developing and imparting new knowledge and protection for those whose freedom is threatened.” Sen. Bob Kerrey on his new1 job as president of the New School University. “What kind of message are we sending to our kids when we say the possession of marijuana is illegal, but you can buy pipes and bongs legally?” Sen. Ray Aguilar on a loophole in the states drug laws. ' J ■ “Sometimes I was trying to go for the rebound and (Sooner players) had me in a headlock. They had me by my jersey, slinging me down. I like types of games like that” NU forward Stejfon Bradford on the physical play in the Husker’s 62-54 loss to Oklahoma. “Perhaps we should have two Obermeyer comics printed every day; one for the students and one on the level Moeser can understand.” Juniors Justin Jackson and Rana Smith on the . Chancellors interpretation of a Neal Obeimeyer cartoon. Editorial Board Josh Funk (editor) • J.J. Harder • Cliff Hicks • Samuel McKewon • Dane Stickney • Kimberly Sweet • Lindsay Young Letter Policy The Daily Nebraskan welcomes brief letters to the editor and guest columns, but does not guarantee their publication. The Daily Nebraskan retains the right to edit or reject any submissions.Submitted material becomes property of the Daily Nebraskan and cannot be returned. Anonymous mate rial will not be published. Those who submit letters must identify themselves by name, year in school, major and/or group affiliation, if any. Submit material to: Daily Nebraskan, 20 Nebraska Union, 1400 R St., Lincoln, Neb. 68588-0448 ore-mail to: Iet ters@unl.edu Editorial Policy Unsigned editorials are the opinions of the spring 2000 Daily Nebraskan. They do not necessarily reflect the views of die University of Nebraska-Lincoln, its employees, its student body or the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. A column is solely the opinion of its author. The Board of Regents acts as publisher of the Daily Nebraskan; policy is set by the Daily Nebraskan Editorial Board. The UNL Publications Board, established by the regents, super vises the publication of die paper. According to policy set by ? • the regents, responsibility for the editorial content of the newspaper lies solely in the hands of its student employees. : The Daily Nebraskan strives to print fair and accurate cover age; any corrections or clarifications will be printed on page ;V- three. . »* ••« •». ** r-• ' r •" -• - -Tx> •> •* \ j - . ‘ *v ' - Obermeyer’s VIEW"” 1° Attention ® /y^AHt AND W£6ot\ UPPAT^P ptfUG- [ 'TOes£G</Y5 0N \ pooR-'To-jm PARAPHSAHA I P/WH^NWA y l Guy WHU IH1&IT y UST iwcujtfcs-. V OM<5£S? / \ 15 SBLUTOQ. / .HfW&S --.r- V . •Bowus \\ _ V r— - rcovrmi^e^ \\ \\ 4g •bSToo^ 1 ^ .gMtfaapgs T? T Letters to the EDITOR A Few Bad Apples Come on, Sam! How could you be so obtuse and link your own views of perhaps a small handful of Christian conservatives and connect the dots to a full-fledged campaign of hate and bigotry? That’s as shameless as my labeling all union members as jack-booted thugs after they brutally assaulted a UPS worker because he crossed the picket line during a strike in order to feed his family. You of all the Teamsters I know should know better. Andrew Strnad UNL graduate ’98 Milwaukee, Wis. Discriminatory Diversity Why is it that diversity includes everyone except Christians? Often at this university, I have felt looked down upon because I believe in “fairy tales.” It’s all right for others to pre sent their points of view, whether they are wiccan, gay or lesbian, transgen dered, African American, etc. Yet when it comes to my chance to give my point of view, I am considered a fanatic. Don’t get me wrong. It is not my intention to shove religion down any one’s throat -1 dislike that as much as the next person. Most recently, while discussing evolutionary theory, I had to refuse to let myself answer the question: “Do you find Darwin’s argument convincing?” because everyone already knew what I would say. According to student policy in the undergraduate bulletin: “It is the responsibility of each faculty member to provide an atmosphere which is conducive to freedom of expression by encouraging discussion and per mitting exception to the views he/she has presented.” When is it going to be my chance to express my views and feel comfortable in a university class room? Kim Dusek senior French Leader or Also-Ran? The move to include domestic partner benefits for employees of the entire university system is long over due. As a graduate of UNL, I fully support the inclusion of domestic partner benefits for non-married part ners. Until this is accomplished the university will remain a second-rate institution. It is a matter of equal pay for equal work and must be in place before the university can distinguish itself in other areas. It speaks to how the insti tution positions itself in our state and our society. Can it be a leader in mak ing Nebraska a better place to live and a vital institution that draws people in, or an also-ran that is content merely to follow? Scott Winkler UNL graduate Omaha What About Germany? The editorial in the Feb. 15 DN concerned a resolution by the Nebraska Legislature that would ask the Japanese government to admit to and apologize for atrocities commit ted against American prisoners of war during World War II. The editorial stated: “The two countries have friendly relationships. Is there any reason to force the current Japanese leadership, none of whom had any thing to do with World War II, to lose face over an apology? No.” In other words, let’s whitewash the whole thing and just forget those atrocities ever took place. Imperial Japan committed unspeakable acts of atrocity not only against thousands of American POWs but against millions of Asian civilians as well. These atroc ities were just as horrible as anything the Nazis did - slave labor, torture, rape, starvation and barbaric medical experiments are just some examples. Granted, America’s past behavior hasn’t been always exemplary, but at least Americans never used live pris oners for bayonet practice, continued to bomb cities that had long since sur rendered or used entire villages as biological warfare guinea pigs. To suggest that America is the real bad guy and should be the first to apologize for transgressions that pale in comparison to the years of horror, violence and bloodshed that Japan inflicted upon millions of men, women and children is absolutely absurd. One has to wonder if the DN has this same attitude concerning Nazi Germany. We now have friendly relations with Germany and none of the current German leadership had anything to do with WWII. Should we forget the Holocaust? To this day, the world still berates Germany and holds it responsible for its past sins. Monuments are built in remembrance of the victims of its bru tal past and reparations are paid to them. Yet the world is strangely silent about the millions who were enslaved, raped, tortured and murdered by the Japanese. Shouldn’t Japan be held responsi ble just like Germany? Don’t these victims, both American and Asian, deserved to be recognized, too? The Daily Nebraskan doesn’t think so. David Dwiggins 1998 UNL graduate PS. Write 3aek Send letters to: Daily Nebraskan, 20 Nebraska Union, 1400 “R" St., Lincoln, NE 68588, or fax to (402) 472-1761, or e-mail letters@unl:edu. Letters must be signed and include a phone number tor verification.
