Page Nine The Daily Utah Chronicle, Friday, January 17, 1986. EDITORIAL If possible, s!dp class to honor CCing Even though Monday is not considered a state and classes will be held at the University of Utah some students may be thinking of taking the day off in honor of Dr. holiday Martin Luther King Jr. The idea of "boycotting" classes started earlier this week by a pair of BYU students, who were incensed that the Provo campus would be running as usual, instead of celebrating the federal holiday. Their idea is a good one. Since the U. has also chosen to hold classes as usual Monday, the same concept would certainly apply here. While the Chronicle doesn't necessarily advocate indiscriminately skipping classes Monday, we do ask U. professors to consider giving students the option to take the day off to participate in the many activities scheduled that day in honor of King. Even if professors don't subscribe to that mwwmm mwitimz (V5T flHST Am m 5SFA MOW what TO plan, the Chronicle urges students to thoughtfully choose whether or not to attend class. We believe taking part in the events Monday scheduled in honor ol the federal holiday should take precedence over any regularly scheduled OR Of 10 W LETTE RS No answer to this 'game' Editor: Have you heard about the South African version of Trivial Pursuit? There are no answers. I hear all the time that it is immoral to support the government of South Africa, on account of their system of classes. Even if the U. and the state choose not to make the occasion a permanent holiday, students can make the day an exceptional one by opening their minds to the thoughts and actions of one of apartheid, a policy of racial segregation. The main the history's greatest men by actively taking part opposition of the government seems to be the African National Congress (ANC). Its idea is the violent j in Monday s celebration. i overthrow of the government (government informers, police officers, etc.) and by terrorism (planting bombs in crowded shopping malls, etc.), That's-no- t very moral either. I have a feeling that if the ANC gains control of South Africa that they may prove to be far less moral than the present government. If that is the case I suspect that all the people that are being vocal in the move to upset apartheid will move on to other things and be silent about any oppression being done by the new government that they Flood fund needed for budget shortfall State legislators mav have aualms about using flood money to cover a $25 million budget shortfall, but a decision not to use the money helped to establish. Daniel Longstaff xould mean disaster for higher education in lUtah. If the Legislature doesn't use the flood money as uov. worm cangerter proposcu, inc University of Utah, Utah State University and all other state colleges will be forced to cut 2 percent out of their budgets. A 2 percent cut translates into the removal of $2.2 million from the U.'s already constricted budget. If that money goes, it will mean shorter library hours, fewer class offerings, employee layoffs, and a reduction of custodial services. It could also mean that plans for improving the Marriott Library through increased acquisitions will be handicapped. , In many of these areas, further funding is needed just to keep the. Uncompetitive with ' other universities. Cutbacks now could make it impossible for the U. to catch up to its competitors and might destroy administrative plans to turn the U. into the "University of Michigan of the West." State legislators should realize that the U. is budget. now operating on a subsistence-levcontinue are to If it and other state schools operating at any standard of quality, the $25 million in flood money must be used to cover budget shortfalls. Graduate student fuels and chemical engineering el Chronicle The Daily Utah Chronicle is an independent student newspaper published during fall, winter and spring quarters, excluding test weeks and quarter breaks, by the University Publications Council. Editorials reflect the opinion of the editorial board, and not necessarily the opinions of the student body or the administration. Subscriptions are $25 a year, $10 an academic quarter. All subscriptions must be prepaid. Forward all subscription correspondence, including change of address, to the Business Manager, Daily Utah Chronicle, 240 Union, u University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112. issue nothing new Editor: I, like Professor (Phil) Sullivan in his Jan. 14 letter, am . Rewrite senator's bill Editor: ' Sen. William Barton's proposed Senate Bill 29 is yet another shining example of the Legislature's propensity to dock its north end into a south port. While the need to diminish the "Almighty Government's" role in our daily lives is overwhelming (and alarmingly overdue), SB29 is akin to shoveling snow with a pitchfork. Wednesday's headline story indicates the bill, misdirected legislation. Barton could set a precedent for his colleagues (who persist in putting their left arms in their right sleeves) by substantially rewriting his bill. I firmly support the necessary move to reduce government, both locally and nationally; however, the good senator is starting at the in general disagreement with your editorial of Jan. 9 calling for our European allies to join us in imposing, wrong end. economic sanctions against Libya for its involvement in Perhaps Barton's desire to "privitize" some the recent murder of several Americans and other institutions would be more practically travelers. In a brief but illuminating geography and governmental realized if we were to begin at a more fundamental level; economics lesson, Sullivan pointed out the physical and how about the liquor stores? fiscal proximity of Europe to Libya. Bill Eisenman Perhaps a brief history lesson is warranted as well. Senior philosophy This is not the first time that a group of murderers and brigands from coastal North Africa have threatened Americans traversing the Mediterranean. Almost two centuries ago, like today, they held travel and trade in the Our goal for the editorial section is to stimulate region for ransom to serve their questionable ends. Europe in of issues important to students and to provide a as discussion usual business payed the ransom in order to continue the area. The upstart United States did not, and added "to forum for discussion of such issues. the shores of Tripoli" to the "Marine Hymn" travelogue. Opinion Columns: The Chronicle accepts opinions There was cost involved, for certainly the use of force written by students. They are the opinions of the writers, and loss of life was more expensive than the ransom, an not necessarily the Chronicle. Letters to the editor: Students are urged to express equation not lost on our European friends. But there was themselves through letters to the editor. Letters must be also a small matter of principle. One should not forget that the principle in this case was the demand for a small signed and must include a phone number, the author's business-as-usu200 tribute for passage. The price of year in school and major. The editorial board reserves the right to edit for libel and good taste. years ago had yet to reach the sophistication of accepting -Submit letters and opinions to the Chronicle, 240 Olpin 11 year-old the murder of girls. I admire your editorial for the restraint of its Union Building. We welcome your letters al Editorial Board: Peter Behle, Marva Bickle, Shauna Bona, Lisa Carricaburu, Shia Kapos, Debbie E. Milne, John Youngren. EditorTin-Chi- . necessitates more exemptions than inclusions. While Utah's legal codes have long been considered a thorough study in how not to run a state, there is no pressing need to perpetuate and embellish this reputation with yet more J Libya recommendations and for its advocacy of a peaceful solution to the problem. I do not believe that our European friends will cast aside their economic interests in Libyan trade on our, or their own, behalf. Nor, do I believe that economic sanctions or "strongly worded statements" are a message that Mr. Khadafy will understand. Richard T. Murdock Graduate student health education health services administration ef Associate Editor News Editor .... Editorial Editor Sports Editor Gty Editor Photography Editor Copy Editor Extra Editor Asst. Editorial Editor .". Peter Behle Debbie Eldredge Milne Lisa Carricaburu . Shia Kapos John Youngren Marva Bickle Steve Griffin Dory Donner Fara Warner Shauna Bona Asst. Sports Editor Reporters . Photographer . . . Business Manager Ad Representatives Mike Prater Loren Jorgensen Donn Walker Amy Page Drew Staffanson Dee Naquin . Todd Crosland Robert McOmber Jill Aggeler Rick Chase Alan Overmoe Mary Safi Hausknecht John . . . . Kay Andersen Accountant Classifieds Dawn Bacher . 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