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Show Friday, November 9, 1990 The Daily Utah Chronicle - Page Five Editorial U.S. must make "I am not bluffing. I don't think the United States is bluffing." Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak made this announcement Wednesday, letting Iraqi despot Saddam Hussein know exactly what his views on the Kuwaiti crisis are. Mubarak went on to say that the Allied forces in the Gulf region should wait "at least two to three more months" to let the economic sanctions against Iraq work. If Hussein does not pull out of the former kingdom by that time, Mubarak said war is "imminent." These are the type of words which must be spoken at this point in the Kuwaiti crisis.' In a situation as dangerous as the one now unfolding in the Middle East, words must not be minced. It would be a grave mistake not to threat to Hussein totally clear make Hussein aware of exactly what he will be facing if he does not withdraw his forces. occupying Kuwait. Announcements by U.S. officials, then, are the only real means of Rather than rattle his sword at campaign communication in the crisis, and they should stops around the country, President Bush therefore be treated with extra care. would do better to state simply what the A clear and explicit announcement by Bush United States' stance is and what it is on the intentions of U.S. forces would put prepared to do in approximately what time additional pressure on Hussein to withdraw his forces. period. This is not to say that President Bush This pressure would be doubled if the should reveal so much of U.S. plans that an United Nations passes a resolution element of surprise would be lost should an authorizing the use of military force in the attack prove necessary. crisis. Ideally, this pressure would force Hussein to withdraw his troops without a hostile shot being fired. Through announcements, the president can provide Hussein with an approximate "deadline" beyond which an attack might become If President Bush decides to use military Dialogue can not take place between the force to solve the Gulf crisis, he must first necessary. United States and Iraq while that country is have given Hussein every option to withdraw. Radioactive dogs just part of journalist's job They're burning radioactive dogs in Iowa. Now, if you would read the Chronicle, you would know these things. We " Bill pi Dunford uncovered the scandal Chronicle Asst News Editor hard-cor- e through journalism. Specifically, a radical old-fashione- d, that Edward Murrow dubbed the technique R. ambulance-chasin- Associated method. Works every Press-teletyp- e" time. The AP is always good for filling us in on what is happening all over the globe. War breaks out in the Persian Gulf; the rain forest struggles to survive; Africa writhes in political upheaval, and almost instantly the Chronicle knows the latest. All we have to do is simply tear off the page from the printer in the back room. The newswire is always filled with fast-breaki- items. For instance: The annual underwear parade in Piqua, Ohio went off without a hitch. Seems Letters there was some talk about Editor: In recent weeks we readers have seen numerous letters concerning the perceived inequity or inadequacy of the current Gulf policy. Just the other day Mr. Leroi "enlightened" us as to the Bush administration's "closed minded and hostile policy decisions" based on "self ideals and pride." ("Economic considerations determine our Gulf policy," Nov. 6). I find it interesting that an increasing of United Nations resolutions, as well as the multinational constitution of the number Gulf force indicate the rest of the world shares our closed minded attitudes and selfish pride All those minor points concerning world consensus aside, let me ask you this, Mr. Leroi: What exactly is your "more humane and mature way" of dealing with the wholesale destruction of the Kuwaiti nation? According to your letter we should use historical review in our decision making process, this precludes renaming Kuwait as Chechoslovkia and signing a document insuring peace in our time. So exactly what is it that you suggest? Now remember that on October second the Congress passed a resolution backing the President's policy by a vote of 96 to 3 in the Senate, and 380 to 29 in the House. What's your great idea Mr. Leroi. I wish you would tell us before the unenlightened leadership of both houses of Congress, the President, and the heads of state of virtually every nation on earth engage in the "mass murder of American and Iraqi young men" by pursuing an unenlightened policy to which you know a workable alternative. I know it's a small start but perhaps you could start by publishing in the Chronicle your "humane and mature" solution. I know I would sure be interested in hearing a rational non-simplist- ic easy way out of this crisis, so please "enlighten" me. Paul A. Bogdanich Accounting Editor: Ymi had a renort on India in World Briefs a few days ago can only interpret the title to mean that you are suggesting India could slide into a monarchy. 1 his I ("India's new governor could be a king," Nov. 6). The article was obviously taken from (or had the same source as) the report in the Salt Lake Tribune. A part of the article reads, "the suggestion indicates complete ignorance about India's form of and lack of government of the usage of the appreciation Minister Rajiv Gandhi in the role of kingmaker and conceivably of king." Based on this (I presume), you wrote the title of the article. could determine who the next of India will be firime minister events) could put former Prime language. The word "kingmaker" was used to imply that Rajiv Gandhi the support of his party in Parliament). The word "king" was of the same just expression, meaning that Rajiv Gandhi could conceivably become the Prime Minister himself (by having a majority support him in a follow-o- n Parliament). for your you consideration, and I hope you will give more careful thought to foreign news before reporting it. Thank Dhananjay (Jay) Patankar Graduate student chemical engineering is not one of g ran to the scene to investigate the conflagration. But there were no flames, no frantic screams for help. shop had knocked over his shake, which had in turn Apparently, a man in the sweet knocked over an ash tray, which had somehow set off the smoke alarm. There was my Pulitzer Prize, drowned in raspberry ripple. But enough about that. I know what you are all thinking: What about this radioactive dog burning thing; and, Can we bring marshmallows for roasting? No, apparently you can't. All the burning will be done in a specially-designe- incinerator d because some parade had suggested they participants underwear The University of Iowa has been doing radiation test on the time-honor- ed event might wear lingerie. The parade, which is held to honor the town's thriving industry, usually includes only s and the like. However, parade organizers and long-john- participants were able to iron out radiation factor? poor critters for many years. Now, they have accumulated 25 barrels of them. After thoughtful debate, soul-searchin- and g, their differences and another probably some saved. Then again, the stories can be a little more serious and involve human drama. In one courtroom, be the best route. precious bit of Americana was for example, a judge handed down a decision that could set A girl in lasting precedents. Florida sued her would-b- e date after he stood her up for the prom. She was awarded $150. The implications of this one are fairly intriguing. However, the newswire is India's system for selecting leaders ignored in reporting about Rajiv Gandhi's influence I operated by the University of Iowa. Why the burnings? Why the dogs? Why that pesky little canceling the Easy solution has not been presented yet them, obviously not the only source for interesting news. International events don't fill a lot of space on the Chronicle pages because our main purpose is to focus on the U. When it comes to campus affairs, there's no wire service. That's when we have to hit the streets and do some real reporting. When we do, what we often find are milk shakes. A few weeks ago, several fire trucks and economy-size- d ambulances were spotted rushing to the Union building with their sirens wailing and lights glaring and their firemen asleep on the back. Since reporters have a lot of ethics, and since a rule against well-earne- d gut-heavin- g, this seemed to them to Now animal rights and radiation disposal and all that are topics for more weighty columns, and obviously won't fit here. I will say though that covering the news, both on campus and in the world is pretty interesting business. I love it, in fact. I get to go to strange places, think about tough issues, and meet people. Barbara Bush, Wayne Owens, Larry "Bud" Melman. More interesting though, is the amazing array of people that make this university live and breathe. I've talked with Chase Peterson and janitors. I've met Navajos and Germans and Russians. I've talked to people who've just won prestigious awards and those who are scared of losing their homes. I've heard the stories of archeology professors and rape victims. Then, I've tried to tell them. Hopefully, in the process, I can learn something from all of this. Maybe understand a little part of what Robert Fulghum called the "fellowship and Hopefully, we all can. Joy-and-Pai- |
