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Show The force vote Spencer Shell Yes, I am guilty. I have NCMOed before. What is NCMO? It stands for Non-Committal Make Out. Hooking up, friend with benefits, random make outs — that is what NCMO is. I have had a few share of my own. I hate to say it, but it's the truth. I was a serial NCMOer. I had the addiction, went into rehab and now I am cured. It's a live-in-the-moment type of thing. It is fun and exciting in the moment, but then afterwards I always asked myself, "What just Opinions writer Congress isn't very popular right now. Everyday they are chastised for being out of control, dysfunctional, crazy. The office of president is regular fodder for late night television, even when we're not in an election year. The one leg of government that seems to escape scrutiny on a regular basis is the Judicial. While everyone is shouting about how the president is going to save or ruin America, or how Congress needs reform, no one pays much attention to this small group of individuals who have the power to re-write history. In a government that.is so concerned with checks:) and balances, one that is chosen by the people and answers to the people, we have the U.S. Supreme Court, which isn't elected and answers to no one. They can change happened? Why did I just do that?" So I ask the question why to others. Adriana Ampuero of Provo said", "If a girl isn't getting any affection, she's going to NCMO to get attention - to feel she's important, if for only a second." Some people feel alone in this world; like Ampuero said, they just want affection and in that moment they do get it. They don't feel alone for that moment, but after it is over they are back to feeling even more alone. It's a vicious cycle. Aaron Anderson/UVU Review up for MySpace pages and It takes more time to make a around them — and less inFacebook pages, and down : music playlist than it does to volved in MySpace, Facebook and downloading muload music off the internet. register to vote." People who are suscep- sic off of the internet. The least people can do is Don't vote because a register to vote online, actu- tible to these kinds of ads ally making a difference in probably shouldn't vote in pretty girl told you to, or betheir world, not just making the first place. That is un- cause everyone else is jumptheir lives a little bit cooler. less the campaigns attract- ing off the "celebrity cliff of It makes more sense to spend ing these possible voters endorsement." Do it because your time making a change to register are also helping you made the decision to in society — and it actually these people become more vote after actually thinking doesn't take that much time! informed about the world about the issues. Two down, one to go Heather Jones Mary Megan Ault Opinions writer Opiritions editor This political year is definitely an historic one. Among the many historical things happening this year, the surge in voting numbers hovers near the top. This is an amazing feat because voting numbers had previously been declining steadily. Much of this may be due to the interest of the political season, while another portion may be due to the campaign strategy of registering more people to vote. . , Indeed it is sad that voting is no longer looked at as something of a great opportunity; now there is a reliance on the constant pleading of celebrities to bring the populace to the voting booths. One such notorious celebrity involved in this pleading campaign is the affable Jessica Alba. Her recent efforts include photographs of her bound by tape and another with a muzzle on, declaring that, "only you can silence yourself. "I really don't see the point in not registering to vote," said Alba. "We sign Guilty of NCMO the constitution without an amendment. (Oh, yes they can — I don't care what you learned in civics class.) Here we have nine people who preside over monumental cases regarding abortion, campaign finance, churchstate relations, euthanasia, pornography, presidential selection and voting rights. And once appointed and confirmed, they're in for the long haul. They don't have opinion polls or approval ratings, afjd'don't have to stand before their constituents and explain why they earned the privilege of serving another term. ijThey don't worry about offending the public with their opinions, which is only right — popularity and job-security should never be a factor in judicial rulings. .'But'these justices are still human, with all the frailties thfit come with that condition. The power they' re given is not matched by humility, nor leavened by sensitivity to the democratic values of accountability and transparency. The most common Supreme Court debate is that of interpreting the constitution as written, or altering the meaning of the words to fit the modern times. The court has admitted to and defends the latter. But what are they bound by if not the constitution as written*? When they step out of the parameters of that document, they are setting themselves above the president, Congress, and most disturbing, the people of the United States. Our only link to these powerful creatures is the president we elect. How do you feel about Gerald Ford? He's long gone but his legacy lives on in Justice John Paul Stevens, still serving on the U.S. Supreme Court. Of the remaining Justices, two were appointed by G.W. Bush, two by Clinton, two by the senior Bush, and two by Reagan. If history is any indication, the next president will very likely Dave Iba's top 8 things a recruiter bro will say to get you to sell security systems this summer 8. Hey Bro, did you serve a down? Excuse me... I mean mission? How would you like the Bro-down. to get money for it this time? A 4. Bro, how would you like lot of money... More than you to have your pictures on billcan buy salvation for? (awk- boards all over Provo? Mine ward laugh) is, and it gets me so many 7. Bro, you look like a slick babes. guy who would fit great into 3. Bullet bikes, fast cars, our team. What are you doing puka shells,platinumblondes, this summer? popped collars. These could 6. Do you want to make all be yours if you sign on the one thousand dollars... every dotted line. second? One thousand... Two 2. See these pit stains on thousand... Three thousand... my polo? That's from hard You could be a three thousan- work bro. daire right now. 1. Hey bro, if you sign up 5. Hey do you want a free now, we will frost your tips for month pass to the Throw- free. Nearly everyone has been bombarded by these "bros" (Yes, they call themselves that). They might approach you at work and pretend they want to buy something, but don't be fooled. These bros will hunt you down, like a thief in the night. They always manage to find me at Wal-mart while checking out. Here are some helpful tips on how you can spot them out. They like the word "bro" way too much, calling you "bro" multiple times. They may force the "bro" phrase into other words, such as "let's drink some appoint at least two new justices while in office, possibly three. After all, Stevens is 88 years old. How much longer can he hold on? Ginsburg is 75 and we have a couple 72s. I wonder if any of these guys refer to John Roberts as a "whipper-snapper"? At 53, he's practically a baby. I digress. The important fact here is not pet-names of Supreme Court Justices, but the irreversible choices made by our president. If I were a liberal sitting on the U.S. Supreme Court, I would wait patiently for a nice liberal president to be elected before I considered resignation. Traditionally, justices don't resign, but now they get paid the same on the bench or off, so they have the option of manipulating the system to ensure they are replaced with someone of like mind. Combine that with the wildcard of death, and it's chaos for Americans. Two branches of government down, one to go. Staff What is your favorite thing to not commit to? I would like to quote Mark Twain, "I don't like to commit myself about heaven and hell ~ you see, I have friends in both places." -Jack Waters, Editor-in-chief I like to commit to not answering these kinds of questions. -LaVyrle Christiansen, Opinions writer I don't like to commit to two-year gym contracts. -Britnee Nguyen, News editor If I could commit to commitment, I would, but I don't know how. -Mel Sundquist, Life editor I don't like to commit tcftaking life too ;v senous. -; -SpenSer SheU1, Opinicjna editor Letter to the editor requirements | .1 uvu.review.opinions@gmail.com hi hi i • Letters mu*t be lumcd in on Wednesday b j noon in order to be printed in itij»ite«i edition. -2. f " • V\'e ninke no guarantee that leiters will be printed. * ' r ' -1 • l-ctlets JOO wiird-i or l c < have a greater chance of bcinj; published • an)ihit^i longer will be edited lor content, • Please pro\iilc an electronic copy regardless ol whether or n d you wish 10 sob nil I a hard copy. • All Itftlcre become the properly of L'\'U Review as siwn us they arc submitted. NICE TRUCK BRO! bro-skis" in place of brewski. "Get with the bro-gram," might be yelled if someone isn't performing up to par. The nickname for their oversized truck with huge wheels is likely "the bro-dozer". You may think you're safe while in class, but believe me, they are there. The following are actual "bro" pnrases I've heard in class. "With global warming, isn't everyone worried about the Bro-zone layer?" As well as, "So this summer I went the Bromuda triangle", "I think Bro v. Wade is something we need to all read up on" and, "Bro- O -.^-:. ^ i . ^ j ^ ^ ^ ^ seidon is the god of the ocean". This is a major warning for everyone, because these "bros" are pretty slick. You might be able to spot them by looking for their "bro-dozer," popped-collar polo skirts and frosted tips. They're out to get you and want you to sell for them this summer. If you feel like having a normal summer, be on the lookout for the "bros." Avoid them at all costs, unless of course that steak dinner is too good to turn down. |