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Show The Daily Utah Chronicle - Page Six Thursday, January 16. 1992 Letters Secondary smoke harmless Editor: Consumer's Research's (which I consider somewhat objective) July 1991 article, "Passive Smoking: How Great A Hazard" says you smoke people are full of it and basically trying to remove a privilege of ours (smoking) by strident exaggerations of what data exists to prove your case that secondary smoke may be hazardous to your health. The article by three MD's (and I have sent a copy to the Union Board and the Chronicle) states there is very little evidence to support your strident, moralistic, health fanatic cries of "no smoking anti-seconda- ry on earth." Of the 30 studies on spousal smoking and lung cancer, 26 showed no significant correlation. And yet some of the researchers in the negative studies still stated the rather unreasonable, and certainly unscientific conclusion that they still saw a "positive trend." As this article's authors state, "in most of science, 'trends' do not count; data stands as either statistically significant or not statistically significant." In the October 1991 edition, the authors of the above article responded to criticism that they ignored the link of secondary smoke with coronary heart disease citing a Religion rules Editor: This letter concerns your editorial "Sure Bet" on Jan. 6. 1 agree with the editorial's position on the church's negative attitude towards gambling. I think there is one additional point which should have been raised. That is, should organized religion use its position to maintain its monopoly on gambling in this state. Paying your tithe and staying in good standing study that "proved" 15 times more risk The authors pointed out that this was indeed surprising and made no sense, because studies with active smokers only showed a very weak link. They then pointed out that the study critics cited had made a few errors such as the risk was really only 2.7 times as great and not the 14.9 reported. And even that result used a very, very, (and not normally accepted) statistical criterion of p less than or equal to 0.1 (the accepted standard is usually .05 at worst). Therefore, you have no stats or data to throw in my face, you fascists. And you, the Olpin Union, had better keep a smoking room for me or you'll get public pressure you don't believe. Oh, thank you for at least retracting temporarily your stupid and speedy decision (only our state legislature and the abortion bill passage was quicker) of a totally Union. Maybe a "positive trend" will have The Church give us a "smoking is good for you and gambling is fun" revelation. I will certainly be more aggressive in defending my smoking privileges from now on, and I certainly encourage all other smokers to take a more aggressive and active posture. 1 non-smoki- Ralph Kranz Associate Librarian state in Utah with any religious organization can be considered the ultimate gamble. The irony is that this type of gambling would not be allowed in Nevada casinos because it could be interpreted as extortion, and there is a chance that no one has ever collected on this bet. Ronald Okimoto Graduate student-biolog- y UNIVERSITY should take stance on moral issues without crossing line of separation LDS church Editor: am writing this letter for the benefit of Gilbert W. Scharffs ("The gambling industry is a parasite on society, shouldn't be legalized). First, I do not believe that you have thought out all of your arguments very well. To say that the money spent on gambling could be used for other I (generous things contributionstithing) is ludicrous. People have the opportunity and right to spend money wherever they want and they probably wouldn't be "contributing" it anyway. Also, it is difficult to believe that if gambling is legalized, people will not go visit the sick or lonely of our state. They will most likely be driving to Wendover to spend their money there. Also, when OF UTAH MARTIN LUTHER Wednesday January 15 OLPIN UNION BALLROOM, NOON Keynote Address: "Children in Crises:Who Will Save Them?" Admiral Audrey F. Manley U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health Thursday January 16 UNION SALTA1R ROOM, NOON Panel Discussion: "As the Nation's Health Care System Falters, Will Children Come Last?" Dr. Letitia Archuleta Clinical Director, Physician Indian Health Care Clinic 1992 Events Implementing the Dream: Our Children, Our Future Dr. Scon Williams Pediatrician, Assistant Professor University of Utah Friday January 17 p.m. William Warfield Award-winnin- g Grammy Vocal Artist William Warfield reads from the sermon "I Have A Dream" with Orchestra and Chorus arrangements "Legacy of Vision: Martin Luther King" Jonathan Bruce Brown, Composer University of Utah Symphony Orchestra and Utah Philharmonia Robert Debbaut, Director The Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America Interpretive Dancing by Thomas Warfield - February Monday - Friday, 2 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 2 to 5p.m. Utah Museum of Fine Arts "The ADMISSION IS FREE TO ALL EVENTS the viewpoint of the church all over again. This brings up my second point-th- at a teacher does not realize how powerful the LDS church is in Utah. To say that a church should not speak out against moral issues is one thing, but to have that church speak it's opinions out so loudly (and on all the media channels), is another. I believe that churches should make a stance on moral issues, but the LDS church because of the church's outcry against it. I enjoyed the last sentence of your letter that stated, "The First Amendment guarantees freedom of and religion." I agree wholeheartedly with this statement, but the Constitution also guarantees separation of church and state and speech that is an impossibility when a church that powerful makes statements as it did in this case. Jon Tuengel Freshman INSTITUTE INFO "LDSSA HELPS YOU SERVE" Tuesday - Sunday, January 21 to 26th TUESDAY JANUARY 21 Service tables will be set up in the Institute of Religion lounge from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm to give you information about Service Week and other service opportunities. NOON DEVOTIONAL - Institute Chapel Special Guest Speaker Dr. Lowell Bennion and featuring the Institute Choir. THURSDAY JANUARY 23 CHILDREN'S FAIR - Meet with 80 kids from the Neighborhood House in the Central Institute Cultural Hall from 12:30-- 3 pm. BLOOD DRIVE - Institute Lounge 4 pm to 8 pm "Battle of the Bloods" FRIDAY JANUARY 24 SCAVENGER HUNT - Food for the Homeless Scavenger Hunt. Meet on campus at the Union lobby at 1 pm. SATURDAY JANUARY 25 BARN DANCE AND HAYRIDE! Ask a date and purchase a ticket for $2 at the Institute office. With your ticket you will receive the name of a handicapped student that you and your date will be in charge of picking up and ensuring that they have a wonderful evening. Directions to the barn will be on the back of the ticket. 10 Black Woman," White Linocut Prints by Elizabeth Catlett Selections from the Owen D. Mort. Jr. Collection of African Art Black and The only thing you are doing is giving WEDNESDAY IANUARY 22 Service tables will be set up from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. BLOOD DRIVE - Institute Lounge 4 pm to 8 pm "Battle of tho Bloods" Professor of Pharmacy, Administrator University of California, San Francisco January 12 same they are from the as yourself. backgroundviewpoint took that too far. You must be realistic and see that the church is very influential in this state and what it says will usually become the rule. Even members or the legislature say that gambling will not be legalized homeless to the Institute Lounge. Dr. Robert Gibson HALL, 7:30 your quotations from different sources, not just one (the LDS church). Your quotes do not lend much support to your argument when During the entire week, please bring food for the Dr. Suzanne Dandoy Executive Director Utah Department of Health KINGSBURY writing an argument, it is wiser to get SUNDAY JANUARY 26 FEED THE HOMELESS - Under the 4th South Viaduct. Meet at the Institute at 7:30 am. 1 LDSSA |
