The Oklahoma Daily (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 95, No. 145, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 29, 2010 Page: 4 of 12
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have real difficulty coming up with
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The frustrated attempt to im-
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Jamie Hughes
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refuse to get involved. During the
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titude seems to be, "OK, who's our
next target?"
It's time for a return to a bit of
fairness and civility in student
government. And, I would ask my
colleagues on campus to let go of
some of the personal distaste for
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his belief that he should serve his country.
This is why 1 am beyond infuriated at the exhibit in
in Iraq and Afghanistan to promote peace while pre- the South ()val. The exhibit and the people presenting
tentiously symbolizing the loss of soldiers overseas, jt stand for the idea that my fathers’ sacrifice is com -
However, the people 1 spoke with sang a completely pletely meaningless. The exhibit doesn’t take into ac-
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This week, the Oklahoma Legislature overturned Gov. Brad
Henry’s veto of recent abortion legislation.
Coming out of this legislation, controversy has formed as
a result of the new requirement that women view an ultra-
sound before having an abortion.
As residents of this state, we are left confused.
Why is our state government so quick to act on behalf of the
health of unborn children, yet has stated time and time again
it refuses to support national health-care legislation?
Both issues deal with health practices, and if the state is so
willing to get involved with the health of unborn children, why
can the state not get behind the idea of protecting adults?
We legislate mandatory ultrasounds, but we cry foul when
the government mandates broader health care.
Our Legislators are willing to force women into the doctor ’s
office for an extra visit, but we refuse to pay for it.
Republicans and Democrats alike in this state call for an
end to big government, but how do we limit government
when our Legislature extends its influence into the waiting
room? The state government believes the federal govern-
ment is overstepping its bounds with health care, but does
not recognize the same bounds for state government.
These two issues stand on opposite sides of the political
spectrum when, in reality, they are not so far removed from
one another.
If our state legislators are going to mandate health care in
relation to abortion, they should not shy away from additional
mandated health care.
They cannot pick and choose between health care
mandates.
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different song. After my stop by the exhibit, it became tount the Christmas 1 had to spend without my father,
extremely clear that they view the people who are con- the concerts and award ceremonies he's missed and
stantly risking their lives are doing nothing but wast- tfte months at a time I have to go without seeing him.
ing their time. Maybe if they stepped down from their yht> exhibit presents all this as meaningless.
The lack of support of their fellow citizens fighting
for something we should all believe in is not only com
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high horses for just one second they would quickly
understand that they have no idea what is going on.
Yes, the war costs money. However, if, and this is p|ete|y inappropriate, tyut infuriating and downright
hypothetically speaking, President Barack Obama ridiculous. Support your country, support your fellow
turned into an evil dictator and started killing thou- citizens who are doing something greater than them-
sands of Americans in unbelievably cruel ways, and se)vcs and SUpport their families. If you can’t support
a country came to my rescue, 1 would be grateful. If (hem, then just keep your opinions to yourself,
the country which then saved my life then tried to help
and rebuild the country, 1 would be groveling at its Ann» DeShuriey It ■ University College freshmen.
Trying to defend student government becoming harder
As someone who has been ac- and direction that the institution
tively involved in student govern- should go has degenerated into a
ment (both, from within and from no-holds-barred mud wrestling
without), I have often been asked contest - the favored maneuvers
by people why 1 am wasting my being petty and vindictive personal
time. And, after Tuesday night's attacks on the characters and repu-
tations of those seeking reforms.
People have gutted proposals to
give GLBT students basic rights and that not everyone in student gov- There are a lot of important is-
freedoms just because they don’t ernment is bad. There are some sues that were raised during the
like the authors of the measures, people who genuinely care and election which student govern-
. ment can and should be focus-
But that's not going to happen ing on. And all anyone in student
opponents over the Internet while when the reason for the impeach-
logging in paid hours at the student ment is that the justices had the te-
govemment office. And, they have merity to tell student government concerns when the prevailing at-
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advertisements in November
will win or lose the election for
you should give gratitude to either side. In any election, any-
the OU Daily for showing us one who votes should take the
• exactly what will happen this time to research each candidate
November. and make an educated decision
The recent Supreme Court de- To let an article or advertisement
cision in Citizens United v. FEC completely influence your vote is
opened the floodgates for this very irresponsible.
type of electioneering commu- I do, however, say that cam
nication. What we have to look paigns will use Citizens United as
forward to this November is the free reign to flood the airwaves.
same types of articles and adver- 1 look to November with dread
tisements released days before at the clutter with which we will
elections. be forced to contend. To turn
This UOSA article hoopla loose the extreme partisan-
shows perfectly what can hap- ship we are experiencing in this
pen when the public is subjected country is a very bad idea. 1 may
to such thing close to election have to buy a backup DVR to skip
commercials, just in case my
main one breaks.
Thanks, OU Daily, for giving
public rebuttal on the part of us a look into the crystal ball to
that makes me proud that my father has served over-
Walking past the combat boot exhibit Monday and seas for the past four years.
Tuesday not only brought many unpleasant thi >ughts My father has worked in Iraq in Afghanistan for the
to mind but after stopping and reading the posters and State Department in efforts to rebuild the country. I
speaking to the people running the exhibit, I became am exceedingly proud of him and stand firmly behind
extremely angry and upset.
The exhibit is trying to explain the cost of the war
and concealing violent criminal Court a few weeks before most of is perpetuated, no one is going to
records. They have stalked their the justices graduate — especially take student government serious-
onnonents over the Internet while when the reason for the impeach- ly- After all, why would any student
come to UOSA to express his or her
While walking down the South Oval to my normal feet. Sure, it’s expensive. I’d much rather our country’s
morning classes, 1 usually try to focus on the home- debt be that much higher than innocent people pay -
work 1 have finished, the day’s upcoming events or the ing the ultimate price somewhere else.
weekend plans 1 am wanting to make. Normally, 1 can What we are doing overseas is not only extremely
easily block my family’s struggles from my mind. Not honorable, but completely necessary. It is this belief
today that makes me proud that my father has served over-
even threatened the student media that it must follow its own laws and
in efforts to secure favorable press, give both sides equal time during a
As a disclaimer, I should note UOSA-sponsored debate
give GLBTstudents basic rights and that not everyone in student gov-
people who genuinely care and election which student govern-
as a reminder ofwhy students hate They have repeatedly broken the who want to make a real difference, ment can and should be focus-
their own student government and state's open meetings laws to pur- But that’s not going to happen ing on. And all anyone in student
cue political grudges. They have when one starts out the new term government has to do is pick one
falsely accused their opponents of by breaking state law once again of them up and run with it. Yet, as
gitimate debate over the course physically intimidating students and trying to impeach the Superior long as this vitriolic atmosphere
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