Opinion
Human wrongs: UN report misrepresents America’s struggle for human rights
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 7, 2010We’ve come an awfully long way since Geneva.
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Gainesville draws international attention for all the wrong reasons
By Idan Solon | Sep. 7, 2010For all the clear-minded, innovative scholars who study in Gainesville, the town has drawn the international attention of the Associated Press and the top commander in Afghanistan because of the grossly ignorant, misguided gestures of the Dove World Outreach Center, which plans to burn the Quran Sept. 11. Spare the idle criticisms of the Quran. The overarching consideration is millions of people across the world have an interpretation of Islam that they say influences them to live peacefully and productively.
Opinion
Frat recruitment breaks stereotypes
By Sean Quinn | Sep. 7, 2010I participated in the Interfraternity Council’s fall 2010 recruitment this past week. Now, as much as I’d love to say I entered into the process like Hunter S. Thompson did in “Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail ‘72,” — a journalist looking for the scoop on a mystical and oft-misinterpreted process — that wasn’t the case. I was genuinely interested in finding a fraternity that would suit my needs.
Opinion
Reason better model of government than religion
By Jordan Huzarevich | Sep. 7, 2010In his Thursday column, Bryan Griffin argues, “our country’s founding is inseparable from Judeo-Christian philosophies.” What Griffin fails to do is provide even one example of what a Judeo-Christian philosophy might look like, even though there are apparently several. As it stands, “Judeo-Christian philosophies” is simply a buzz-phrase.
Opinion
Dove members blasphemous
By Jason Francis | Sep. 7, 2010I have read the Dove World Outreach Center intends to burn copies of the Quran Sept. 11. This is profound ignorance, straight and simple, and it is hypocritical.
Opinion
Columnist gets facts wrong
By Jordon Kalilich | Sep. 7, 2010Bryan Griffin is a little quick to jump to the conclusion that America was founded on Judeo-Christian philosophies in his Thursday column. He assumes, as many others have before him, the God mentioned in the Declaration of Independence is the God of Judaism and Christianity.
Opinion
Pastor to taint Christianity more than Islam
By Nadia Qazi | Sep. 7, 2010Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451” is required reading in many schools. I wonder if the Rev. Terry Jones has ever understood its message. A famous refrain in the novel about a fireman who doesn’t put out fires, but starts them, is that you “don’t face a problem, you burn it.” It is the utter stupidity of this approach Bradbury tries to address in his novel.
Sports
Ten months later, Addazio’s wisdom still holds true for struggling offense
Sep. 6, 2010On a cool Tuesday night in November, the most memorable speech this side of “The Promise” was issued in The Swamp.
Opinion
Large and in charge
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 6, 2010As if Gainesville didn’t have enough news to write about with its international coverage of the gem of Christianity’s planned burning of the Muslim holy book, our football team pops out to play.
Opinion
Don’t be duped by Dove World dimwits
Sep. 6, 2010At first glance, Dove World Outreach Center's plan to burn copies of the Quran on Sept. 11 seems like an easy target.
Opinion
Code Blue: Democrats in trouble come November
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 6, 2010We wouldn’t call it a forfeit, but it’s the first word that comes to mind.
Opinion
Secular government better for America
By Troy Bosman | Sep. 6, 2010I have come to expect ignorant claims that America is a Christian nation from the uneducated fundamentalist, but I was very surprised to read it in Thursday’s Alligator from a UF law student.
Sports
Hines, Rainey provide reasons for you to watch lopsided matchup
Sep. 2, 2010I’ve blown plenty of time on low-grade entertainment, and I’m ready to tack another three-and-a-half hours onto my lifelong tally this Saturday.
Opinion
Columnist, friend stay together for pups
By Hassan Casanova | Sep. 2, 2010Although I’ve never been married or had any biological children (that I know of), I find myself in the precarious situation of “staying together for the kids.”
Opinion
Constitution upholds separation of church and state; column gets founding of America wrong
By Ben Speakman | Sep. 2, 2010Where do I even begin, Bryan?
Opinion
Darts & Laurels
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 2, 2010This is the time of the year when pool parties become priorities and Club West slowly starts to return to its normal quiet madness.
Opinion
Single-entry visa policy for some international students unjust
By Seyyed Amin Terouhid | Sep. 1, 2010As a UF student, you might take it for granted that you can visit your loved ones whenever you like. It takes but a single call to arrange a visit, a simple drive or, at most, a flight or two. Even if you are an international student, you can plan in advance to visit your family back home during summer or semester breaks.
Opinion
Barack the boat: Obama undertakes Mid-East peace talks
By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 1, 2010You can't say the man doesn't have goals.
