Opinion

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COLUMN: Coffin evidence questioned

by Craig A. Butler Daily Lobo Columnist This week, Andre Lemaire, a paleographer at Sorbonne University, released news of his discovery of an ossuary, a type of coffin common in 1st century Judea, that bears the epitaph, "James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus.

Column: States still lack control of campaign spending

by Adam Koeppel Tufts Daily U-Wire It's election time. Television advertisements are beginning to run. Signs are decorating lawns throughout the country. People in suits are standing on street corners, shaking hands and flashing smiles. And candidates are searching for money.

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Column: Human nature overrated?

by Sari Krosinsky Daily Lobo columnist I've often argued that it's pointless to base any argument on human nature, because it's virtually impossible to distinguish between which human attributes are the result of nature and which the result of learning, or even of a combination of the two.

Column: Latest Iraqi debate reminiscent of 90s

by Robert Zelnick Knight Ridder-Tribune Eleven years ago, 45 Senate Democrats and two Republicans voted against granting President George H.W. Bush authority to wage war against Iraq. For months, as Iraq cemented its stranglehold on Kuwait, witnesses before Sen.

Column: Homeland Security Dept. dangerous idea

by Raphael Schweber-Koren The Johns Hopkins News-Letter U-Wire We cried on Sept. 11, watching the twin towers fall and many good men and women die. We listened to the soothing words of the Bush administration: "No one could have prevented this.

Letter: Preparation is also a good self-defense

Editor, Regarding the article about the recent self-defense class taught at UNM, I think it is great that women are being given the opportunity to learn how to defend themselves. However, I think women (and men as well, although women tend to be more vulnerable targets) need to know there are different methods in which they can defend themselves.

COLUMN: Advertising's evolution useless

When psychologist Abraham Maslow developed the Hierarchy of Needs in the early 20th century, times were simpler. Businesses were still after accumulated monetary riches and the effects of the industrial revolution were being seen globally, but products were sold for their utility rather than for their appearances.

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EDITORIAL: Voting: only way to change government

Once again, it's time to harp on what could be considered an overtired subject covered by this particular editor in chief - youth voting (in essence, you 20-somethings, us). The Washington Post just published an article on the altogether too-familiar and too-disturbing subject of youth apathy in voting.

COLUMN: Students can use forum to voice SUB questions

by Jennifer Onuska ASUNM President and Lorena Olmos GPSA President When will the Student Union Building be ready and what can you do about it? That is the question on everyone's mind. By now we should all be aware of the obvious delay.

COLUMN: Congress throws out Constitution for war

by Marc Torney Daily Egyptian U-Wire A defining moment in U.S. history occurred Oct. 10 as both the House and the Senate voted to pass the Joint Resolution to Authorize the Use of United States Armed Forces Against Iraq. These elected officials have done a great disservice to their country.

COLUMN: War in Iraq due to oil interests

by Mike Wolff Daily Lobo In 1990, the White House slipped up and let out a report justifying the first Gulf War in economic terms, claiming that it would stabilize world oil prices and supply. The people rose in protest, shouting, "No blood for oil!" The tactic was quickly changed and war was from then on out about good and evil.

LETTER: Lobo misquotes faculty in discrimination article

Editor, In the "Student claims discrimination" article, published Oct. 15, the Lobo reported that an Albuquerque bar denied entry to a UNM senior because she was pregnant. The Lobo reporter misquoted me about the possible legal duties of a public drinking establishment.

LETTER: Next week brings with it Homecoming action

Editor, It seems like many students at UNM complain about a lack of things to do on campus. Well, guess what . . . problem solved! Next week is Homecoming. The ASUNM Homecoming Committee has been hard at work planning a plethora of activities. This year, the committee has done an excellent job to reach out to more students on campus in order to increase participation.

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LETTER: Smoking on campus an unnecessary risk for all

Editor, We are blessed in this country to have many rights and freedoms. We can worship how we wish, we can say what we want, we can vote for who we desire. However, one of these fundamental rights is not, "the right to diminish the health of others because it is fun.

COLUMN: The Bush policy dictionary

by Richard M. Berthold Daily Lobo Columnist The Cheney-Bush Administration Lexicon: African-American (Black): a Negro. Air Force: diplomatic instrument for imposing peace. Ally: any country that does what we say and Israel. Ariel Sharon: a) a man of peace; b) an advertisement for Jenny Craig.

LETTER: Smoking polls inconsistent

Editor, According to an Albuquerque Journal poll published Tuesday, Oct. 15, 62 percent of Bernalillo County residents say they would support a law that would completely prohibit smoking inside public places. When asked about bans in more specific locations, 61 percent support such an ordinance in restaurants and eateries while only 30 percent say they would support a complete ban on smoking in bars or taverns.