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Accusation of racism at Daily Lobo offensive, untrue

Chris Quintana | September 6

Readers, On Monday morning, my staff and I received the following petition from a number of individuals, and it is my desire to let their voice be heard: I just signed the following petition addressed to: Daily Lobo. ———————— _Tell the Daily Lobo to Drop the “I-Word.” According to the Drop the I Word (sic) campaign, “people may be out of status for many reasons, but that doesn’t make them ‘illegal.’ No one should adopt dehumanizing terms that are racially charged, legally innacurate (sic) or deny people due process.” We’re calling for an apology from the editors of the Daily Lobo for using the “i-word” in the caption of the photo on the Daily Lobo’s cover on Friday, September 2.

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SafeConnect now fixed through legal curiosity

September 6

Editor, On Monday, the Daily Lobo printed an opinion letter written by us regarding SafeConnect, and on Tuesday there was an article about it.

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Technology may stunt social growth

Will Desmare/ Daily Lobo Guest Columnist | September 2

Since I have been back to school, I have been noticing how much technology has changed the daily lives of college students compared to those of college students in the 80s.

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Protest against ROTC was not against military

September 2

Editor, Regarding Wednesday’s piece on ROTC recruitment on campus, I feel that the article greatly overlooked the more specific reason behind the protest of ROTC recruitment and that the piece quickly turned in to a 360 word advertisement for the ROTC program. Therefore it seems necessary to put the counter argument forward here.

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PATS: not a for-profit vender for University

September 2

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to a letter to the Editor that appeared in Wednesday’s edition of the Daily Lobo regarding UNM Parking and Transportation Services (PATS). The writer refers to PATS as “an independent, non-University profit vendor.” That is incorrect.

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HR defends health care changes

Helen Gonzales | September 1

The Daily Lobo’s Aug. 29 article “Staff Health Care Costs on the Rise” reported on a topic of campus-wide concern. However, the article requires amplification on critical points concerning employee health care.

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One unanswered question for mankind

September 1

Editor, As I see it, there is only one question left unanswered for our species, and that question is this: Is it possible for us human beings to mature (grow up) enough that we no longer blame something we refer to as ‘god’ for what are natural occurrences on this planet —

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Syria stands on edge of civil war

September 1

Editor, Peaceful protests have been taking place in Syria against the dictatorship of Bashar al-Assad since Jan. In a manner not too different from the civil rights movement of the 1960s, Syrians took to the streets to peacefully call for an overhaul of their corrupt and murderous government.

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Trade a chicken for a parking space

August 31

Editor, I just want to applaud Friday’s cartoon about the UNM Parking Daleks. As a side note, I applaud The Daily Lobo for getting a cartoonist that addresses UNM issues, not more syndicated pap. These parking kiosks might be convenient for Parking and Transportation Services (an independent, non-University profit vendor) but they suck for us.

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GOP principles can fix economy

August 31

Editor, It has become increasingly clear that the economy is stagnant. The White House has ceaselessly broken its promises. We were promised recovery and now we are in fear of a double-dip recession. The AAA credit rating has vanished.

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Democrats cater to college students

August 31

Editor, In less than one year, UNM campus will be inundated with extensive campaigning from student, community and national groups.

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Professor’s protests may stress students

August 30

Editor, On Friday the Daily Lobo had an article about a professor of English, Dr. Peter Lundman, who protested the Mass on the Grass that was held at the Duck Pond. Lundman is trying to force his atheistic beliefs down the throats of anyone within the UNM and CNM areas.

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Socialism not evil, part of history

August 30

Over the last few years, I have been hearing the term “socialism” thrown around constantly. Very often the term has a negative connotation, as is the case with barrages of crazy Tea Party supporters who hold up signs claiming “Obama is a Socialist!” Never mind that Obama is, if anything, a painfully bland centrist whose economic views are actually to the right of past Republicans such as Dwight D.

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Security vulnerability plagues SafeConnect

Jed Crandall and Jeffrey Knockel | August 29

Imagine a University policy which requires that you share access to any private computer you use at the University, such as your laptop, tablet or your computer in the dorms. For example, when you use your computer on campus, a University network administrator is able to install arbitrary programs on your computer.

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Economic policy best if not led by profit, idealism

August 29

Editor, It has been a long while since I last wrote to the Daily Lobo. I had no intention of joining in this debate over capitalism because I dislike what the opinion section of the Lobo has become: an extension of petty comments from anonymous critics who, for some reason unbeknownst to me, have a particular affinity for caps lock and rabble-rousing. Now, after reading the ongoing thread between Damian and Jose, I felt compelled to enter into the discussion with a plea for reasonable discourse and proper reflection on the argument. I do not agree that “a return to capitalism” is what this country needs; indeed, I am perplexed by such a statement.

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Bachmann unlawful about homosexuality

August 26

Editor, Since the latest Iowa Straw poll, all the major news outlets have been appraising Michele Bachmann as a serious contender for the Presidency.

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Tuition used to cost $450 per semester

August 26

Hello, I am a “non-traditional student” here at UNM. What makes me non-traditional? I received a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from NMSU in 1987. After graduating, I worked for the U.S.

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Restoring capitalism will benefit economy

August 25

Editor’s Note: This letter is response to Jose Flores’ letter printed in Wednesday’s Daily Lobo,“Economy steals from poor, gives to rich,” which decried the current American economic system. Editor, First off, we do not live in a true capitalist system.

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Economy steals from poor, gives to rich

August 24

Editor, Every American has been affected by the social and political economy, particularly in recent years.

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Harassment jobs easy to come by

August 24

Why is there fear of the job market among incoming students? There’s still a few jobs to be had in the harassment industry. Start while you’re still a student, and you will get plenty to put on your résumé. Practice right here in the dorms by knocking on that dweeb’s door early in the morning, every third morning for three months, and then run right back to your room and take three deep, morning breaths. If you’re too nerdy to have the guts for the above, fall back to more cyber-bullying, just like in junior high.