Opinions - The Independent Florida Alligator

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Meyer not responsible for others' reactions

By Ondi Crino | Oct. 30, 2007

I am writing to express my dissenting opinions from those expressed in Tuesday's editorial, "Over and Out." I am disappointed that it repeatedly blamed Andrew Meyer for all of the reactions to the Tasering incident. Yes, Meyer is responsible for actions at the Sen. John Kerry forum. However, he is not responsible for how UF administrators, students and the world responded to his actions. It is not his fault that the Kevorkian speech got moved to next semester. This is the responsibility of the community of which we are all a part. By attending this university, we are agreeing to support its policies.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Legalizing weed would lead to wealth

By KYLE COX | Oct. 29, 2007

Marijuana will be decriminalized before 2015. When that day arrives, be prepared for exactly nothing horrible to happen. Your children won't be murdered at gunpoint. Your liquor store won't be robbed. There will, however, be some bitchin' parties.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Andrew Meyer apologizes to UF

By ANDREW MEYER | Oct. 29, 2007

To the UF community and The Gator Nation the world over,

OPINION | EDITORIALS

With any hope, Tasergate is coming to an end

By the Editorial Board | Oct. 29, 2007

So Andrew Meyer apologized.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Tasers a better choice of weapon

By SAM CAIN | Oct. 28, 2007

I am writing in response to Friday's article "Protest group has 'washed its hands' of Taser incident." Concerning Ben Dictor's statement regarding the use of Tasers on campus, I would feel unsafe if the only weapons a police officer had access to were a gun or a blunt object.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Alligator shouldn't condone violence

By G.M. Palmer | Oct. 28, 2007

This is in reference to Mike McCall's glorification-of-violence column Thursday on the Florida-Georgia game: Excuse me?

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

MTV reality show a disgrace to society

By Jonathan Kennedy | Oct. 28, 2007

A few nights ago I experienced MTV's "A Shot At Love With Tila Tequila," a show many of my acquaintances hold in high esteem. I am just as guilty of watching my fair share of "reality" TV, but something about this show sparked a feeling of disgust. Disgust, that is, with what our society is turning into.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Crist: Hero or Horrible?

By the Editorial Board | Oct. 28, 2007

Surprising no one, Gov. Charlie Crist approved a 5 percent tuition increase, a 5 percent technology fee and an automatic tuition increase based on inflation Friday.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Halloween not all it's cracked up to be

By VINCENT MASSARO | Oct. 28, 2007

Man, I feel like a woman.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

UGA, LSU fans disgrace image of SEC

By Cameron Frye | Oct. 28, 2007

It was apparent to me when Georgia scored its first touchdown, one of which I still have my doubts about, that part of what the Southeastern Conference has stood for in its 75 years has been almost completely vanquished.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Greek councils impose self-sanctions

By the Editorial Board | Oct. 28, 2007

No catchy introduction, no attempts to be witty this time. We'll just come right out and say it: We're proud of the Interfraternity Council and the Panhellenic Council.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Concealed weapons can be beneficial

By James Medley | Oct. 28, 2007

I am replying to "Students wear holsters to protest" from Friday's Alligator. I understand many students might think twice about allowing concealed weapons on campus.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Raising funds not a get-out-free card

By Will Foster | Oct. 25, 2007

While I can understand why Mr. Duffey - acting president of disgraced Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, which is suspended through 2011 - does not understand the embarrassment Zeta's function brought to our university, I don't see how anyone else can miss it.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Alcohol not just a problem for Greeks

By Nicole Martingano | Oct. 25, 2007

I am not affiliated with any Greek organization; I am, however, an alcohol awareness speaker for universities statewide and a UF junior.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Negative coverage of Greeks inevitable

By Ian Fisher | Oct. 25, 2007

In a shocking development, one of UF's Greek chapters has done it again. As Ben Franklin once put it, "In this world nothing is certain but death, taxes and UF Greeks getting into trouble."

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Tricks & Treats

By the Editorial Board | Oct. 25, 2007

The bats living near Lake Alice seemed a little more erratic this week, didn't they? The winds rustling the leaves of trees were a little bit creepier. And the moon is full tonight - don't be surprised if your hairiest friends go missing. Yes, it's that time of year again: Halloween.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Upscale restaurant not place for kegger

By Elizabeth Stinson | Oct. 25, 2007

While I understand that it is a great accomplishment for a sorority to donate thousands of dollars to breast cancer awareness, this does not cancel out the fact that the Zeta women (or their dates) caused damage to a cultural icon in Tampa.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

FDLE report's findings not surprising

By Richard Scher | Oct. 25, 2007

No one should be surprised at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's report on the recent Tasering of Andrew Meyer at UF.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Sorority should apologize for damage

By Panagiota Papakos | Oct. 25, 2007

The fact that Zeta's national office has offered to pay for the damage caused at the Columbia Restaurant does not reflect a "common ideal of responsibility," as stated in Mr. Escribano's letter.

OPINION | COLUMNS

It's OK to be unsure of your future

By COLLEEN SHEA | Oct. 25, 2007

College is all about preparing students for the real world. Through rigorous courses and specific major tracks, students have the opportunity to gain the skills necessary to land a job that will support a decent house, a big family and a couple of dogs.