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Creationism wouldn't hold against scientific scrutiny

Editor, I am writing in response to the recent letters heaping praise on the pseudoscientific concept of creationism. Statements such as, "I believe creationism is just as much a theory as evolution, and it should be valued as such" are evidence that science education is in desperate need of attention.

Star Wars fans need to stop clinging to their childhoods

Editor, After reading your review for "The Clone Wars," I was a little disappointed. I was disappointed in the maturity of the author of the review. I am not here to tell you George Lucas' latest creation is the movie of the year. Commenting on this movie is beneath me, as should it be beneath the author.

Debates give candidates chance to expound, defend positions

Editor, Guest columnist B. Lee Drake expounded on the importance of the student vote in Friday's column. We at College Republicans heartily agree, and, moreover, believe this vote should be informed and thoughtful. To that end, we wrote to Drake on Aug. 22 in his capacity as co-chairman of College Democrats, proposing two debates to be held at UNM between Lisa Torraco and her opponent for Bernalillo County district attorney, and between Rep.

Evolution, creationism should be taught hand-in-hand

Editor, I'm writing in response to a couple items from Sara Grover's letter in Wednesday's paper. First, I'd like to address the part about mandatory teaching of creationism in schools. I am a Christian. However, that doesn't affect my viewpoint on teaching creationism in schools.

GOP favors beauty over brains when selecting candidates

Editor, I just watched the ABC interview with Gov. Sarah Palin. She seems scarily ignorant and yet scarily certain in her views. Perhaps she is too ignorant to know she is ignorant, much like Condoleezza Rice, who has the brains but is always impeccably confident and must always be right in interviews while defending her boss.

UNM should use its money to treat all employees fairly

Editor, According to an article published by the Albuquerque Journal on Sept. 7, UNM now spends 71 percent more on executive salaries than it did in 2002. Tuition and fees have also increased by more than 52 percent since 2002. It disgusts me to see that as I pay more every semester to attend UNM, the University asserts it cannot afford to pay custodians for a five-day work week.

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Make your voice heard by voting against two-party status quo

Editor, I want to take a moment to echo a few ideas that were presented by Lila Sanchez in her Sept. 10 letter to the editor. Voting for the lesser of two evils in politics will result in exactly that: evil. Voters need to realize if we really want to change the course of the nation, we cannot keep voting with this insane mentality that a lesser of two evils will actually be beneficial to our country.

McCain's sexism accusations intended to deceive lazy voters

Editor, John McCain and Republicans around the country have been quick to call any criticism of Sarah Palin sexism. The latest accusation stems from a comment Barack Obama made regarding McCain's claim to be a force for change in Washington. He used the phrase "You can put lipstick on a pig; it is still a pig," which is a well-known and often-used term in politics.

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University should hire a CEO to run it like the business it is

Editor, I probably speak for most students when I ask: Since when did UNM get the audacity to ask that we live on campus rather than commute? Wednesday's article about the struggles of a commuter campus hacked me off, and here's why: Student tuition and course fees account for only 3 percent of UNM's gross income per fiscal year.

Americans put personal desires before national well-being

Editor, There is an often-quoted statement attributed to the Frenchman Alexis de Tocqueville: "America is great because she is good, and if America ever ceases to be good, she will cease to be great." If, in fact, Tocqueville made that statement, he did so a few centuries ago.

Throwing away your vote won't bring about change

Editor, In Wednesday's issue of the Daily Lobo, Lila Sanchez points out some of the problems with America's two-party system. The candidates are very much like the ones that have come before them. The nominees of both major parties are monetarily influenced by big donors and corporations.

Correction

In Brittany Barker's letter on Wednesday, the Daily Lobo printed Barker saying "religion has a separate place from science and education." Barker said religion has a separate place from science education.

Removal of recycling bins reflects poorly on UNM

Editor, I just learned that all the recycling bins in Mesa Vista Hall have been permanently removed because of fire code. While I recognize that fire safety is important, I also think it reflects poorly on the University to remove recycling options from its buildings.

Pearce wasn't truthful about student loan position

Editor, Politicians like Steve Pearce have learned they can feed students empty promises and lies and get away with it. Why? Because while young people may work to get their voices heard, they don't back up their activism with votes. We will inherit a mismanaged economy, a shrinking job market, a polluted planet and mountains of debt, both for ourselves and for the country.

Election banks on student votes

Want to vote this year? Revved up for Barack Obama or John McCain? Either way, guard your rights. There are people who don't want you to show up at the polls. As reported in Inside Higher Ed, students at Virginia Tech were told in the closing days of August that if they voted, they could lose their scholarships, have their driver's licenses voided, lose their health insurance and lose their tax status.

Parking Services' persistence gave staff welcomed service

Editor, I want to thank UNM Parking and Transportation Services for its effort in obtaining free ABQ Ride bus passes for staff and faculty. On Oct. 16, 2007, the Staff Council passed a resolution asking the administration to work with the city to extend the free bus rides that were already in place for students to staff and faculty.

People becoming U.S. citizens can teach us valuable lesson

Editor, As our nation and our people prepare to remember and memorialize the seven years that have passed since the tragic events that terrorized our nation, I wanted to share an event all Americans should recall and contemplate, and, more importantly, feel grateful for living in the great nation we do.