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Political pessimism makes little sense

Carrie Cutler | October 10

Spend time in any online chat room or try to have a conversation about social change and a common trait of our species becomes evident. Pessimistic comments on our shared political and economic disaster dominate the interaction: nothing can change, we’re headed inevitably toward some sort of corporate state, welcome to the machine, resistance is useless, the list goes on. People get on their soapboxes at that point to tell everyone they saw it coming.

Opinion

Lying letter a disservice to writer, public and faith

October 10

Editor, In Wednesday’s letter, “Media had no evidence al-Awlaki was a terrorist,” Muhajir Romero made several accusations about the Western media lying about al-Awlaki being a terrorist. I think Mr. Romero needs to get his facts straight.

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O’Reilly science comments cause curiosity in reader

October 10

Editor, Bill O’Reilly has said that he believes the moon is not the result of a collision of a meteor with Earth, but that it is a special creation of God.

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Blame China for American faults

Arun Anand Ahuja/ Daily Lobo Guest Columnist | October 7

My fellow Americans! Are you, like me, sick and tired of looking within our own borders for the cause of our economic downturn only to realize that the root of all our problems, including why our laundry doesn’t dry fast enough, can be traced to just one dirty country just a thousand miles from our shores?

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Demonstrators’ gripe about Israel uncalled for

October 7

Editor, I had an observation. The “Occupy” protesters are claiming to be against what we all can agree on.

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Liberal protest creates traffic jam, not change

October 7

Editor, I can’t say I was surprised that the “Occupy Albuquerque” protest was the cover story a few days ago.

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Buying sex not always dirty, wrong

Hunter Riley | October 6

Prostitution and New Mexico have shared some headline space recently. The most notable cases include the 2009 West Mesa murders, ex-UNM President F. Chris Garcia’s arrest in July on suspicions of involvement with the online prostitution ring Southwest Companions, and Judge Albert Murdoch’s arrest, also in July, on suspicion of raping a prostitute and intimidating a witness.

Opinion

UNM needs new CAPS, not new rec center

October 6

Editor, CAPS, in Zimmerman Library, is a critical resource at UNM. Unfortunately, because of the recent rapid increase in student population and chronic under-funding, CAPS is having difficulty handling large numbers of students in the very small area which is located at Zimmerman Library.

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UNM the perfect spot for Occupy Albuquerque

October 6

Editor, For thousands of years universities and public spaces have been the natural ground for the expression and debate of philosophical and political ideas.

Opinion

Internet hackers effect real-life change

Carrie Cutler | October 5

The Internet, despite the vague conception that events on it do not affect real life, has taken on an influence in political life which is unmistakable, and defies continued attempts to relegate interactions on social media to triviality. The events now called “Arab Spring” — the protests in Egypt, Libya and the Middle East — have proven that social media has started to play a central role in political protest, organization and motivation.

Opinion

Daily Lobo’s choice to run mug shot irresponsible

October 5

Editor, The picture of former UNM president F. Chris Garcia in Thursday’s paper was in exceedingly poor taste and very mean-spirited.

Opinion

Removing racism requires cooperation

Jason Darensburg | October 4

Racism is a touchy issue for most people. Even in this day and age, talk of racial inequality in America makes people very uncomfortable — but it‘s a fact. Racism is deeply rooted in our society and always has been.

Opinion

Albuquerque protest for restoring citizens’ rights

October 4

Editor, On Sunday, we stood 500 strong in solidarity with a global movement. The movement we speak of began as Occupy Wall Street, but it grew into a worldwide revolution.

Opinion

Fall allergies blow away in many ways

October 3

Dr. Peg, My allergies are killing me! What I can do to get some relief? Isn’t fall lovely? Warm days, cool nights, and all the lovely fall pollens wafting in the breeze — Achoo! If you’re having allergies, you’re not alone.

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CAPS article ignores positive experiences

October 3

Editor, I was profoundly disappointed to read Felipe Medina-Marquez’s article “Tutoring Service Gets Mixed Reviews” in the Sept.

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Schmidly: Lobo cartoon offensive and tasteless

October 3

Editor, I am writing to express my offense at the cartoon that appeared in the Daily Lobo on Thursday.

Opinion

Obama not releasing bin Laden photos ridiculous

September 30

Editor, The Obama administration’s decision to not release photos after the death of Osama bin Laden reveals an alarming ignorance on the part of the U.S.

Opinion

Secure students, faculty and their belongings too

September 30

Editor, I feel betrayed! My brand-new blue 2011 Specialized Crosstrail bicycle was unlawfully taken from within 20 feet of my classroom doorstep Wednesday. I was in class for a mere hour and 15 minutes.

Opinion

Opinion page supposed to incite conversations

September 30

Editor, Mr. Buddrius, I believe you are mistaken as to what exactly the opinion page is about. In the Daily Lobo, the opinion page is a place for UNM students, faculty, staff and community members to voice opinions that may or may not be politically correct.

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Novice riders give boarding bad rep

September 29

Editor, With the current demonizing of skateboarders in the headlines lately, I feel it is time to hear a skater’s opinion.