Opinions - The Independent Florida Alligator

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Barr should withdraw from race

By Ben Sarbey | Sep. 14, 2008

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?

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Bringing Sexy Back

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 14, 2008

While tuning in to see Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's acceptance speech, we are almost positive that everyone was hanging on her every word, transfixed by her persuasive political statements and promises of change.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

GOP represents middle class

By Nick Fitzpatrick | Sep. 14, 2008

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.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Barr deserves attention

By Rob Scherban | Sep. 14, 2008

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.

OPINION | COLUMNS

SG’s party system needs revamping

Sep. 14, 2008

Change is clearly the most powerful bipartisan player in this election cycle. It is joined by the call to throw entrenched special interests out of government.

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Power struggle: McCain pulls ahead in Florida

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 14, 2008

A lot can be accomplished in six weeks. If you are a registered Democrat living in Florida, then you'd better hope that about 4 percent of a state's popular vote will change in a month and a half.

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Libertarian Party stands for change

By NEAL CONNER | Sep. 11, 2008

Kyle Robisch missed the very point of voting in a constitutional republic in his Tuesday editorial titled "Libertarian candidate has no chance."

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Darts & Laurels

Sep. 11, 2008

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Sept. 11 should be a national holiday

Sep. 10, 2008

Sitting quietly in biology class, my eyes were transfixed on the screen in front of me.

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U.S. can’t afford passive stance

By Knute Nathe | Sep. 10, 2008

In Wednesday's paper, Rafael Sabbagh suggested that America should exercise a "humbler" policy regarding Russia's invasion of the sovereign republic of Georgia.

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New Cold War rhetoric only serves to distract Americans

By Johnathan M. Alba | Sep. 10, 2008

First, I want to say I agree with Mr. Sabbagh's Wednesday column because the United States is on hard times.

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Digital Dominance

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 10, 2008

Our prayers have been answered.

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Choose the candidate who reflects your beliefs

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 10, 2008

Earlier this week, we published an opinion column about Libertarian candidate Bob Barr's chances of being elected - rather, the lack thereof.

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Fan reaction hypocritical

By Don Kershaw | Sep. 10, 2008

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?

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Barr viable candidate in election

By Jote Thompson | Sep. 9, 2008

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.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Playing the Good Guy

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 9, 2008

One day away from the seventh anniversary of Sept. 11, Americans are still preparing themselves for the possibility of another terrorist attack.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Miami coach out of line

By Cameron Frye | Sep. 9, 2008

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.

OPINION | COLUMNS

U.S. can’t handle another Cold War

By Rafael Sabbagh | Sep. 9, 2008

We cannot continue to believe we are the greatest nation in the world.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Steve Miller Band for all ages

By Grace Willberg | Sep. 9, 2008

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.

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Displaced students still waiting to unpack

By The Alligator Editorial Board | Sep. 9, 2008

Finally. We're all moved into our new places, and the semester's hectic beginning is actually starting to level off into some form of sanity.