Staff editorial Ah, parking troubles. Countless have been there — five minutes before class, driving as close to our destination as possible, only to find that the only parking spot to be had is painted a prohibited green, blue, yellow or red. Nevertheless these revered spaces beckon our little cars. The inner conflict begins: “It will only be for a minute … or 60. And there’s … [Read more...] about DPS letters add stress to tense parking
Perspectives
Preserve liberty and security; respect the law
ASHTON ELLIS Staff Writer Benjamin Franklin once said, “Those who would trade liberty for security deserve neither.” For those keeping tabs on the escalating illegal immigration debate, the decision seems to be either reward 11 million law-breakers for cutting to the front of the citizenship line, or round-up and deport these same people in a manner that recalls Germany’s … [Read more...] about Preserve liberty and security; respect the law
Danish cartoon controversy inflames ‘clash of civilations’
MICHAEL MIRLISS Staff Writer Samuel Huntington, who predicted the “clash of civilizations,” has been getting much mileage out of his theory post Sept. 11. Naturally, the phrase is used in the West, not as an objective evaluation of the world climate, but as a euphemism for “the barbarians want to destroy our blessed civilization.” These analysts were thrilled with the recent … [Read more...] about Danish cartoon controversy inflames ‘clash of civilations’
L.A. protests likely rigged
BRIAN CHATWIN Staff Writer One immigration law theory would have a worker entering the country illegally but never becoming a ward of the state. That worker should not be allowed the same quality of health care that legal citizens are offered, and his children shall not be educated. Their rights shall not be respected. It is a matter of survival and those who happen to survive … [Read more...] about L.A. protests likely rigged
Front-line reporters need better training
JIM COHEN Staff Writer Last week marked another chapter of the trials and tribulations of the World Trade Center rebuilding effort that has failed produce one post of a new building four-and-a half years after the terrorist attacks of Sep. 11, 2001. As clean-up crews inspect buildings of the surrounding area, human remains continue to be found in and around the former Duetsche … [Read more...] about Front-line reporters need better training