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Obama naysayers must consider what is motivating their actions

October 12

Editor, I was pleased when I learned that President Obama had been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, because it seems to me that all of his thoughts, words and actions are motivated by a desire to reduce the conflicts and divisions that currently exist in the world and move us closer to peace and unity. From my perspective of reality, the world would be a lot better place if those who oppose him would be willing to examine their motivations for doing so and determine if the thoughts, words and actions that are manifested by those motivations are a desire to bring more peace and unity into the world, which will be of benefit for all, or a desire to bring more discord and disunity into the world, from which they will personally benefit. Robert Gardiner Daily Lobo reader

Opinion

Funds spent on athletics could be better spent on academics

October 11

Editor, The TV ads featuring Lobo Louie and his Lobo floozy accurately convey the tackiness of the partnership between the University of New Mexico Athletics Department and the Route 66 Casino Hotel.

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Daily Lobo carelessly gives voice to anti-Israel groups

October 11

Editor, Once again the Daily Lobo falls into the trap of promoting anti-Israeli propaganda. Last week, two front-page articles covered a talk given by former Israel Defense Forces soldier Micha Kurz.

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Richard Berry should change his race-baiting rhetoric

October 11

Editor, I would first like to extend my congratulations to Mayor-elect Richard Berry on his recent victory.

Opinion

Political correctness seeping into every aspect of our lives

October 8

Editor, I was bewildered with the opinion letter that ran Tuesday about an official text message that was sent to UNM students that warned of a possible but unconfirmed, “armed gunman” on campus.

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Universal health care not a matter of constitutionality

October 8

Editor, In the health care debate, one opinion that has been given quite often, without much expansion, is this idea that the health care bills Congress is considering are unconstitutional.

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Anti-abortion group should practice what they preach

October 8

Editor, I have absolutely no objection to the anti-abortion campaign and I respect those who choose to believe in it.

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Asking people to pray for good health contradicts GOP values

October 8

Editor, Monday’s cartoon “The GOP Health Care Plan,” illustrates an interesting contradiction of the GOP’s allegedly Christian values.

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Graphic images should cause thought, not 'Hulk-like' rage

October 8

Editor, I am writing in response to Jeremy Sment’s letter regarding the anti-abortion display on campus.

Opinion

Mother criticizes degrading tactics used by Justice for All

October 7

Editor, Today I was shocked to be crossing Smith Plaza between classes and unexpectedly confronted with an 18-foot display of anti-abortion propaganda.

Opinion

Anti-abortionist groups should show compassion

October 7

Editor, This week, as we walk through campus, we face graphic, imposing images of aborted fetuses, which are not only offensive and unsuitable, but indicate clearly the mentality of the hosting group “Justice for All.” These people do not seek public dialogue, but instead choose to force their viewpoint down the throats of others as violently and unilaterally as they can. As an anti-abortionist activist myself, I thought I would have common ground with this group and tried, ineffectually, to communicate to them my grievances with their tactics.

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Anti-abortionists won't admit to other side of arguments

October 6

Editor, Regarding the recent outburst of idiocy from the fools at Justice for All: Implicit in their arguments about abortion are the following points, which they will, of course, never admit to: 1.

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Displays only distract students, won't change their opinions

October 6

Editor, Who authorized that grotesque anti-abortion spectacle anyway? I was on my way to a quiz and could not even concentrate because I was so angry with the whole circus.

Opinion

GPSA vote fails to address really important issues

October 6

Editor, Thank you, GPSA, for proving that there are no real issues currently facing your organization.

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Anti-abortion display ignores larger injustices in the world

October 6

Editor, The Justice for All anti-abortion exhibit was extremely upsetting to me, and not because of the graphic photos of fetuses.

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Hamas’ violent tactics just as bad as Israeli government’s

October 5

Editor, The quote attributed to me in Thursday’s article about Micah Kurz, regarding Hamas, was printed out of context.

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‘Armed gunman’ text belittled women, befuddled recipients

October 5

Editor, I received a text that left me both confused and offended. It stated that there was an “armed gunman” on campus.

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Titles on banned-book top 10 reflect our narrow-mindedness

October 5

Editor, It was interesting to read on today’s wire service that the top-10 list of most requested books to be banned is out and that our own Rudolfo Anaya has made the list with his classic work Bless Me, Ultima.

Opinion

Locksley’s actions define his undeniable character

October 5

Editor, Athletics Director Paul Krebs stated that this recent behavior of head coach Mike Locksley — hitting his assistant coach — was not indicative of Locksley’s character. How a person behaves is certainly indicative of his character.

Opinion

Being sick is a sign to slow down

Peggy Spencer/Daily Lobo columnist | October 5

“I can’t be sick now. I have too much to do. I don’t have time!” We hear this all the time at Student Health and Counseling.