1989_10 The Daily Collegian October 1989

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Page A   Thursday, October 26, 1989
The Daily Collegian
Opinion®
More on gays, morals and SDI
Trash' music in ears of beholder
DearEdltor.
in response to the Oct 19 letter
concerning the "trash" music in the
Pit, I would like to say to Mr. Marsella
that when I read his PMRC-
advocatlng dung heap of a letter. 1
wanted to wring his ignorant little
wimp neck. NOT because the music
incited any violent tendencies within
myself, but because his letter sounded
like something Tipper Gore would
write. I deplore what that woman
stands for.
If little Marky can't integrate a bit
of healthy, non-violent, uproariously
entertaining deviance into his
pathetic,  sheltered life, then maybe
it's time he joined a freakin'
monastery (you wussie) and hung out
with the monks for a few decades.
Then, maybe when you come back
(you quivering wanker) you'll realize
that self-expression, no matter how
ugly one may perceive it to be, is as
important to our free society as the
ethical boundaries that you so single-
mindedly uphold.
Sin Celery.
Martin Reese
P.S. Gherkin Raucous was the best
band I have ever seen In the Pit Those
who were brave enough to see the
whole show know exactly what I
mean.
Dear Editor.
When I turned in my first letter (on
SDI. gay rights, and screwed-up
priorities). I knew there would be a few
refutations, but I'm sorry thus far the
ones IVe seen have displayed the
pathetic brain-lock I'm talking about.
Morals aren't the case in point I'm
trying to drive home. I don't give a
damn personally if people engage in
S&M or bestiality (which I see as being
Just as deviant as homosexuality) in
their own homes. That's their right,
which 1 fully respect even though I
don't agree with it. My personal
opinion, however, that I think others
might share, is that's where it should
dammlt-ass stay, behind closed
doors!! Free sex (which I'm not
equating with the previously men-
Uoned) which I don't practice either. I
can deal with very easily among the
few friends I have who practice it. But
must we advertise and flaunt
everything as openly as we are? Who
or what are we trying to challenge so
defiantly and belligerently? Why are
w-rmore concerned with a deviant's
right to parade their warped behavior
when, this very second, a nuclear
warhead has the potential to vaporize
the skin right off their skeleton?
Also, one can be very patriotic and
oppose these perverse orientations. As
for further decay, the two things I'm
'discussing are HARDLY the only two
that could be mentioned.
As for Aslmov. Sagan and SDI, I
acknowledge from what little I know
about them, that they are two
intelligent theoreticians: unfortun
atelv I suggest Mr. Newtyn find some
people who have taken that extra step
into that realm of hope, life and
practicality as Dr. Teller has, rather
than accepting the' necrotic, futile
concept of inaction and death. As for
Mr. Newlyn calling SDI insanity?
Let's compare the two choices we have.
The first of which is MAD, the currenl
"sane" alternative that many ignorant
people choose to accept. Including
many who are holding high political
offices, which says that "we'll kill as
many of yours as you try to of ours:"
somewhat primal tn nature I'd say. In
comparison, the only things SDI
really threatens to an unannounced
missile launched with hostile intent,
instead of threatening millions of
lives (which consequently ours would
threaten very few as Russia has been
deploying a ballistic missile defense
for some time - kind of funny when
they're doing all they can to keep us
from deploying one). The boost and
midcourse phases of ballistic missiles
are ideal times at which they can be
taken out before they are a threat to
anybody. Let the people be the judge."
now that they have a few more of the
facts, which is a more sensible choice.
Come on facts — let's reassess our
priorities.
i Paul Kunkel
Extremes on both sides of race issue
Need campaign for new editor
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To the Editor.
Your recent column in Monday's
Collegian, lambasting CSUF students
for their lack of compassion for the
bay  area  earthquake,   smacked   of
severe self-i n volvemen t.
Since your first column was the
only advertisement (I checked) of the
Collegian Donation Center,"
Mondays column seemed more like
you were chastising students for not
reading the flrst column rather than
not helping victims.
How do you know students weren't
in the bay area helping, donating to
the Red Cross or volunteering time
and money to one of the countless
relief efforts throughout the country
(who bothered to advertise
adequately)?
It seems that Instead of trying to
show concern and making an honest
effort to aid the relief effort, you are
engaging in a masturbatory campaign
advocating Mike Green and his
righteous attitude.
Start a campaign for a new editor If
you want to do some good.
Concerned by your ignorance.
Ka thy Marque-/
DearEdltor.
Thank you. Rick Horowitz, for
showing me how my letter was
perceived, mainly as racist This was,
however, not my intention in writing
this letter. I do. as stated In my
previous letter, understand that such
an issue as racism exists, but my
purpose was in pointing out the
radical extremes of both sides of the
issue: I do in no way condone racism;
in fact, I find it a typical display of
Ignorance and an Irrational form of
hatred of what to foreign or
"different" No race.should have the
right to subjugate another on such
superficial differences, such as color
or cultural upbringing.
I tried,  however,  to show how a
radical faction seems either to gain
sympathy from, or, on the other hand.
irritate the indifferent majority. This
depends mostly on how their protest
comes across to the majority, in other
words, the techniques of protest
employed. Why can't we utilize the
technique of educating on the
attributes that all humans share,
Instead of rallying over trivial issues
such as the color of one's skin?
I have always heard that America
was the so-called "melting pot" of
alien cultures. How can. however, the
great "American alloy" be achieved
when every Ingredient holds out to be
its own specific element? 1 hope that
clarifies my view for you. Rick.
Chris Glass
Vandals should read the Bible
Clarifications on Chicano conference
To the Editor.
I am wriUng this letter to
several points stated in a letter
written last Thursday (Oct. 19) by
Steven Seewald.
First, the organization to which
Mr. Seewald referred to isn't the
Chicano Youth Festival- it is called
tie Chicano Youth Conference. But.
Mr. Seewald, you knew that because
you were unbiased and on top Of the
issues at last semester's ASI meetings.
Secondly. Mr. Seewald. if you had
your eyes and ears open last semester.
you would have seen and heard some
ASI members lie, cheat misrepresent
students, exclude certain students and
groups from meetings, and use
parliamentary procedures to their
advantage. Most importantly, these
same students attempted to under-
handedly make constitutional bylaw
changes that would take away all
powers    from    two    newly    elected
Walt Kelley's POOD
'Chlcanas and consolidate those
powers under one white male. But,
that isn't RACISM - Is It?!
Thirdly. Mr. Seewald. you are
aware of ASI fiscal policy 7.3. This
section allows for food line items to be
funded "by the ASI for student re¬
cruitment functions.
Lastly. Mr. Seewald. the Chicano
Youth Conference is a student
recruitment function. It I brings
prospective .students to Fresno State
University. Those students who do
decide to attend Fresno State
University will pay tuition, purchase
books, buy food from food services
and other items here on 'campus.
These monies directly or indirectly
come back to the entire student body,
faculty and administration.
Therefore,. CYC Is a cost-efficient
student event   \
Matthew Polanco
By Doyle & Sterneckey
DearEdltor.
Who's sick anyways? Persons who
damage personal property to make a
point that the inhabitants of the
dwelling are perverse and damned or
the peaceful inhabitants whose only
desire is to offer friendship to others?
I can only assume it is your God which
you think has given you permission to
destroy this sanctum of friendship.
My God teaches love Is truth and he
had a book written to tell me and you
so. It's called the Bible, perhaps you
should read it. Oh - while you're
reading - why not spend time wilh
your textbooks broadening your
educational horizons past junior high
school "• level. Which is where you
mustve learned childhood tactics as
spray paint usage and how to Up over
small structures. Not unlike
children's toy blocks. I gave those up
many years ago for greater structures
such as human kindness and dignity.
Both structures require a great deal of
constructive energy to maintain. In
college, we leam the pen is mightier.
Might I suggest you lend yourselves to
'written tactics (not written on
personal property) rather than pseudo-
military ones.
Female who Is concerned for your
souls,
Kay Gonzales
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