Opinion

Online resources can help people with voting process

Editor, This election is too important for anyone to sit on the sidelines. We applaud the good work of the voting rights community that has led to increased energy and an increase in new voter registrations in this election year. Long before the term "third-party registration" was coined, the League of Women Voters, too, was working to ensure that every voter has fair access to registration.

Pearce has repeatedly voted against veterans' interests

Editor, I am proud to be a veteran of the U.S. Army and a current student at UNM. To me, the issue of veterans benefits is not simply an issue; it is something that I live through every day. I know how essential these benefits are to those who have served our country, which is why I have decided that it is imperative that I speak up about Rep.

Schrader's opinions, actions not key to how we should live

Editor, I am a student at CNM, and rarely do I look at an article in the Daily Lobo, but Tuesday morning a co-worker handed me the paper and showed me a letter, nearly the same letter printed a month or so ago in the CNM Chronicle. From the few articles I've read in the Lobo, I perceive the paper to be well-produced, but I must admit that I am disappointed to see the Daily Lobo contributing to the virulent manifestos of Don Schrader.

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Pearce's consistency in voting shows his critical thinking

Editor, I am writing in response to Hugo Arias-Pulido's letter about Rep. Steve Pearce's visit to UNM. Arias-Pulido used few facts in his letter, and I would like to offer a few of those as well as an interesting perspective. The main view that Arias-Pulido gave stated that Pearce was completely wrong in voting "no" on the financial bailout bill both times.

Democratic candidate's ability to lead nation still questionable

Editor, I truly have a desire to understand Barack Obama and the loyalty of his fans, so I am posting some questions that I would love to have an Obama supporter answer honestly and with intellect. How do you resolve, in your mind, what some believe to be disturbing relationships that Obama has had over his life? These include, among others, Tony Rezko, William Ayers and Jeremiah Wright.

Obama's lies, ideas of change pose a threat to Constitution

Editor, Benjamin Sanchez lit a fire with his Barack Obama commentary. When voting for a candidate, there are three issues important to me. The candidate: One, has a profound belief that the Constitution is the supreme law of this nation, two, displays honesty that withstands scrutiny and three, accepts our American culture.

Palin worst VP pick in history; destroys faith in Republicans

Editor, The quintessential right-wing radical, supposedly representing the interests of "small-town America," now comes with a feminine twist. However, Sarah Palin's talents stop abruptly after she opens her mouth. It is a miracle that from such a desolate void extends such a barrage of excrement that seems to embarrass its perpetuator every time she is interviewed on a credited media network.

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Calling Americans whiners not accurate in most cases

Editor, In response to Vanessa Strobbe's column Wednesday imploring us all to stop whining, I know it is incredibly frustrating for Republicans who have grown accustomed to being in charge to realize that honest disagreement about how this country is being run is not "whining.

Americans can prevail despite McCain's smear and fear tactics

Editor, I write in complete disgust of the fearmongering tactics - the worst form of smear and fear - being waged by John McCain's campaign. Does the campaign honestly believe the American people will fall prey to such a divisive and deceitful form of campaigning? The truth always prevails.

Rules should be clarified for political discussion at polls

Editor, I voted at the SUB on Tuesday afternoon, and I'm glad I did, but I had an experience while waiting in line that I need some assistance with from your readers. As I was talking with my friend about a current newspaper editorial, one of the SUB's poll workers said, "No political discussions in line.

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Slander of candidates should be banned on UNM campus

Editor, I realize this election is an important one and that people are emotionally invested in one candidate or another. This election has inspired many people to share their opinions, and that's something that a university such as ours should encourage. What the University should not stand for, however, is spreading malicious and intentional slander.

Column: America, it's time to stop whining

In a CNN/Opinion Research Corp. poll released Tuesday, 75 percent of Americans said things are going badly in the United States. Two-thirds of those questioned said they're scared about the way things are going, and three in four said the current conditions in the country are stressing them out.

Pearce lacks critical thinking, offers nothing to constituents

Editor, I am looking forward to reading a story about Rep. Tom Udall, because the Bushonomics 101 predicated by Rep. Steve Pearce is useless. He proudly said in a TV ad that he voted against the bailout when everybody now realizes that to do nothing was the stupidest thing one could have done.

Election should focus on current crises, not slandering candidates

Editor, I want to thank Hunter Riley for her story about the visit of Sen. John McCain to UNM. Riley reported that after McCain asked the crowd "Who is the real Barack Obama?" someone shouted out "terrorist." McCain didn't speak out against this ignorance; he just laughed along with the rest of the crowd.

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McCain's economic policies will widen gap between tax brackets

Editor, There are a lot of reasons why I will not vote for John McCain. The aspect of McCain's platform I dislike the most is his position on the economy. In contrast to the economic plan proposed by Barack Obama, I believe the McCain economic plan is decidedly not looking out for the best interests of the vast majority of Americans during a critical time in which we face major economic problems.