At a time of grave financial crisis, record layoffs and severe budget cuts, UF and Student Government have no business allowing the installation of expensive hand scanners in the recreational facilities. Students do not want their money wasted on such technology.
Daniel Seco is writing about a problem that doesn't exist.
On Wednesday, Student Sen. Jim Martz alleged that the Gator Party does not enlist all of its support from within the Greek community. On this count he is correct. However, Martz also alleged the Gator Party stands for "service" and "tangible results." He seems to be forgetting the Gator Party's long-standing tradition of incompetence, corruption and nepotism.
When I read Andrew Fells' Wednesday column about sticking to his conservative values, I was surprised to find that I agreed with nearly everything he said. I also want a president who values the Constitution, which is a document Republicans have been using as a snot rag for eight years. Obama, a Constitutional lawyer, will protect the Constitution and everything it stands for.
Editors of the Alligator, your blasting of former Gator Andrew Meyer was both childish and highly hypocritical. You belittle Meyer for using the non-swear term "blowjob" in a reference to former President Bill Clinton's infidelity and support Accent for cutting his microphone. However, later in the same article you refer to Meyer's actions as "douchebaggery," another offensive term on the same level as Meyer's tame "blowjob."
The allegations that the Gator Party is actually the "Greek Party" are ridiculous. As a Gator Party senator, I can say with absolute sincerity that this is not true. The Gator Party prides itself on enlisting qualified and outstanding leaders from different organizations at UF, many of whom have no Greek-based involvement.
When will people realize global climate change is not just a ploy made up by crazy liberals to gain power and freak out the world just for kicks? Yesterday in class I was shocked to hear a classmate refer to global climate change as "that stupid global warming thing." Seriously?
While Nick Fitzpatrick's Tuesday article makes some interesting points, he seems to have missed a few fundamental ones. Obama's tax plan calls for lower taxes on the middle class than does McCain's plan.
It is a travesty that Rep. Bob Barr really doesn't stand a chance in the national election. His beliefs more closely coincide with mine; however, I am still convinced that a vote for Barr is a vote thrown away. I refuse to stoop my vote down to the level of mere symbolism. I crave real world results, and I truly want what's best for my country. Thus, I must decide who is the lesser of two evils - McCain or Obama?
Andrew Coffey asserts that the Republican Party doesn't represent middle-class voters. Does he think Democrats do? Or is he just too politically biased to see reality? Liberals paint the Republican Party as out-of-touch because they know Democrats will lose on the issues. The price of energy is a huge drain on the economy. It is the Republicans, not the Democrats, who want to take actions to immediately reduce the price of energy. Americans want jobs. The Republicans understand small businesses create jobs and support policies that give incentive for creating growth. It is the Democrats who vilify businesses, tax them until it is unprofitable to operate in the U.S. and then complain when they leave.
My compliments to Neal Conner, chairman of the Libertarian Party of Alachua County, for his opinion piece entitled "Libertarian Party Stands for Change" on Friday. What a breath of fresh air in this otherwise discouraging election between two candidates who are very close on issues. I can't tolerate another minute of more of the same. Barr is coming to Gainesville soon, and I want to hear what he has to say before I throw away my vote one more time.
In Wednesday's paper, Rafael Sabbagh suggested that America should exercise a "humbler" policy regarding Russia's invasion of the sovereign republic of Georgia.
Let me get this straight: The Gator Nation moans and complains about how classless Georgia football coach Mark Richt was during last year's Gators-Bulldogs match up, but they see no lack of class in Urban's attempt to run up the score?
As a supporter of presidential candidate Bob Barr, I would like to respond to Kyle Robisch's commentary by saying thank you. It is most flattering to a candidate and his supporters when someone pays attention, especially when he repeats the same old boring argument the Republicrats always use when a third-party candidate breaks out of the pack.
Contrary to a letter written to the editor Tuesday, I can safely assume that there is life beyond Lil Wayne and Kanye West. We all love the infamous song "Lollipop," but if anybody appreciates good music they can also jam to "Jungle Love" and "The Joker" without having to be 50 years old.
The recent complaints by Miami coach Randy Shannon about the Gators "running up the score" with a late field goal were completely out of line. To suggest that Urban Meyer has no character and is a bad person for letting his inexperienced kicker attempt a field goal late in a game is simply ridiculous.
Tuesday's column titled "Libertarian candidate has no chance" demonstrates why our election system is messed up and why less than half of voters bother to show up at the polls.
I was pleased with Marc Weinoth's article Friday.
I was happy to see the editorial about staying classy. I'm glad someone commented about some of the nasty things said between Miami and UF fans. My group of friends was a mix of Gators and Hurricanes fans.
The largest student-run pep rally has once again failed to deliver a show for students. Instead, it will feature the Steve Miller Band playing their greatest hits for alumni.
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