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The Minnesota Daily

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The Minnesota Daily

Opinion

American public deserves reasons for war

Published September 25, 2002

Before Sept. 11, President George W. Bush's policy on Iraq was essentially one of "containment." As a recent New York Times piece points out, before Sept. 11, "Iraq was, frankly, nobody's high priority...

The rhetoric of war

Published September 25, 2002

On Monday, President George W. Bush while addressing a crowd in Trenton, N.J., threw out his slogan "Ö either you're with us or you're with the enemy." To Bush and his hawkish cabinet, it appears that...

Diplomacy can work

Published September 25, 2002

The remarks by David Simon, "Pre-emptive attacks are prudent foreign policy," (Sept. 23) support a world view that escalates military tension and destabilizes any hope for a world order. In the wake of...

Resolve tensions through dialogue

Published September 25, 2002

In response to the article, "U police investigate assault, role of bias," (Sept. 24) I do not believe that the response to this incident should be dominated by knee-jerk "progressive" political correctness....

Move Homecoming parade to Thursday

Published September 24, 2002

Homecoming football games and parades go hand-in-hand. Both are a time for individuals to show their school spirit. This year, the University of Minnesota's Homecoming could be much different. Since the...

Democratic propaganda blinds all in Tibetan controversy

Published September 24, 2002

TBy Diana Fu ibet is a land of mysticism tucked into the waist of the Himalayas where girls swing their long black braids and thick incense mingles with the chanting of Buddhist monks. To the average American,...

Judges should avoid politicizing their elections

Published September 24, 2002

This year candidates running for open judicial seats in Minnesota will be able to announce their views on issues that may come before them during their tenure. Last term, the U.S. Supreme Court heard the...

Question leaders

Published September 24, 2002

Does anyone think it's odd that George W. Bush has been pointing out "evil" countries that just so happen to have either a lot of oil or are perfectly placed for a pipeline that would allow quicker retrieval?...

The right to criticize

Published September 24, 2002

We as Americans often forget the reasons why we have so many freedoms and choices that other countries don't because it's too easy to overlook them. We must remember something before we open our mouths...

Protesters are profiling

Published September 24, 2002

In response to the Sept. 23 headline, "Four U student groups protest Dinkytown store's closing." The only people involved in racial profiling are those who support the former owner of Dinkytown Tobacco....

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