Opinion

Ed Toons

Letter: Construction speed limit too low for traffic flow

Editor, After reading the article in the Daily Lobo on Thursday about how the UNM Police Department was going to start ticketing for breaking the new 5 mph speed limit near the construction sites, I decided I would try slowing down and obeying the law. After all, going my normal 18-20 mph would soon ...

Letter: American forces, media shouldn't defend Israel

Editor, The president of the United States and commander in chief of the American armed forces has vowed to protect and defend Israel, militarily if needed, against Iran. It's a good thing we just helped out the Shiite Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution win those theocratic elections in Iraq. I ...

Letter: Life of teaching pays less than Caldera's retirement

Editor, President Caldera will be receiving a "retirement" package of approximately $700,000, money for which the University will receive absolutely no services whatsoever. For 31 years as a full-time faculty member, I was paid a total of approximately $755,000.

Letter: Animal cruelty common occurrence in circuses

Editor, Before you go to the circus this year, think about Kenny and Tia. A roadside attraction in Iowa wanted an elephant to give rides and entertain the public. In May 1991, Tia was purchased and sent to an elephant training facility in Wisconsin. Upon arrival, she was led inside a barn and all ...

Letter: Oil addiction best solved by impeaching Bush

Editor, For the first time ever, I logged on to vote in the Daily Lobo poll to voice my opinion on the question: "President Bush said in his State of the Union address that America is 'addicted to oil' and promised to reduce American dependence on foreign oil. What should be done about this?" I was ...

Column: Beyond technology's myth

I don't believe in the myth of technology any more.

Ed Toons

Letter: Corporate model used to run UNM continues

Editor, When Louis Caldera was being hired, a few brave souls pointed out that he lacked the skills and qualification to be president of UNM. We said he should not be hired. Most people found a way to compromise with Gov. Bill Richardson's hand-picked president. The governor wanted to put someone ...

Think outside the pack

by Andrew Price Daily Lobo columnist I have a beagle who is one of my best friends. I shouldn't say "have" because our relationship is more like that of roommates. In order for him to do as I say, he needs to agree with the suggestion - otherwise, he will more or less do as he pleases. Up until ...

Editorial: Daily Lobo adds Sudoku, expanded Opinion page

You asked for it, and you got it.

Letter: Lobo reader's alternative State of the Union address

Editor, I admit I did not give this a lot of thought, and would probably add to it if asked to deliver to the nation and the world, but I think it is a good start. My State of the Union address would be short and right to the point. Here it is: Good evening, good people of this nation and ...

Letter: New UNM president needs to have well-defined goals

Editor, While I left UNM before Louis Caldera took office, and therefore cannot really offer a student viewpoint on his tenure, I feel that Regent Jamie Koch's comment in the Albuquerque Journal on Jan. 26 merits a closer look. Koch said the next president should "understand the culture here," ...

Letter: Abortion natural; choices not always easily available

Editor, In regards to Danielle Townsend's letter in the Daily Lobo on Monday, I believe the term that best describes my reaction is "flabbergasted." For the purpose of this letter, I will not even try to argue whether it is morally defensible to bring an innocent child into this horrible, pain-filled ...

Column: Like hippie, like Internet

While playing "World of Warcraft" late one evening, I wondered whether I was wasting the Internet.

Letter: Campus residents should enjoy smoke-free living

Editor, Last semester I wrote a letter to the Daily Lobo to protest the placement of Smokers Station ash receptacles not five feet from entrances to many of the dormitories. I am writing now to elaborate on what I believe is a needed change in the smoking policy for the residential area of campus ...

Letter: Republican's outlook surprising, respectable

Editor, I am writing in response to Jared Thormahlen's letter in Wednesday's Daily Lobo regarding the effects the abortion discussion has had. For the past two weeks I have read the many letters written on the subject of abortion, being appalled at some, agreeing with many, but having a similar reaction ...

Ed Toons

Letter: People should not force abortion views on others

Editor, In Monday's edition of the Daily Lobo, Danielle Townsend wrote the letter that stops reasonable discourse of a controversial subject. She wrote the letter that turns a debate into a shouting match, where shrill-voiced ranters scream over each other, forgetting to base their arguments in reason ...

Letter: Article on student's death offers valuable resource

Editor, I write this letter in memory of Jesse Greenberg, and I would like to thank the Daily Lobo for the article about his death. I had the privilege of working with Jesse for the last year, and we all were blessed with his humor and kindness. Jesse really touched the lives of those he came in ...