Show M°y Pag 2 15 1972 editorial comment Governor stresses local mass meetings Dear Citizens of Utah: In an age in which the complexities of daily life make the search for answers to the myriad of world national and local problems so frustrating we all ask ourselves: “How can I become involved in a meaningful way to combat these pressing concerns? ” I fish suggest that the United Nations settle a dispute in say Puerto The majority of the people NorRico? of As a former resident six counties have no inin the of thern Ireland and a graduate of tention Belfast of giving up their rights as the Queen’s University and thus Britain citizens British modern where I majored in a I moral has apobligation not to history (Irish included) them condesert and preciate your interest cern in the sad state of my By all this I do not mean to homeland - but PLEASE let’s get that the Northern Ireland imply the facts straight! is without blame in in is protestant Your Irish history sketchy for there is as this conflict what the extreme For instance on both sides But fault with do to always do you expect a nation the attrocious illegal cowardly German backed a partly rebellion in Ireland in 1916 After tactics of the IRA are hardly all it was bang in the middle of the way to win the protestant the First World War Don’t you Irish to accept rule from Dublin think America might have And may I ask which is worse - a reacted in much the same way as disaffected Catholic minority in a England did? As for the cir- Northern Irish state or an cumstances surrounding the equally dissaffected Protestant creation of Northern Ireland minority in a United Ireland? they were as follows Great Britain in the Government of Ireland Act offered Ireland a limited form of Home Rule with two separate parliaments one in Belfast and one in Dublin The six northern counties accepted this settlement while the 26 other counties rejected the idea and To the Editor: instead established the Irish Free This morning I am irritated State which had Dominion status to an like Canada (now altered beyond belief! I am tired of being independent republic) Thus the a member of the silent majority northern counties retained the I passed a sign in Old Main which link with Britain and also ob- read: “May 4 Remember Kent tained their own parliament State We still have ROTC on (Stormont) which they had not campus” I am sick and tired of demonstrations! I am asked for and really did not anti-wa- r no advocate of war — nor want Now a few points concerning destruction However I thank the the present political situation good Lord (and if you don’t The present takeover by West- believe in Him you’d better minster has not as you imply thank someone!) that there are been universally unpopular In those who continue to fight for moderate Catholics our freedoms And I’m proud of fact welcomed it although right wing the ROTC on our campus protestants feel it is a concession Yes Remember Kent State to IRA violence As for the but also remember Viet Nam “Northern Ireland Army” you Korea to Europe — and remember refer there is only one legal the that we continue to fact in army the province today and our defend freedoms We do not is so to the British Army that invade other countries to take do what body you refer? And theirs! Remember also starved did wherever you get the idea children homeless peoples all that British “social monies” as the other atrocities and ugliness you call them are unfaily distributed to Catholics or worse of wars and be thankful that still the idea that Catholics are we’re not fighting for our lives on our own lands Someone inelligible to hold public office nonsense that issue was settled in 1829 And as for your United Nations suggestion please remember that all Ireland was under English jurisdiction from 1170 until 1921 and NorLate-nig- ht thern Ireland is still an integral part of the United Kingdom Now that would the United States To the Editor: think if foreign powers were to Dear Editor: -- Certainly the long history of man and his relationship with his community and government has been a manifestation of different techniques and theories Totalitarian hegemonies autocracies and dictatorships have all been proposed and tried with little citizen participation or success In light of these facts from the legacy of time I am convinced that the democratic tradition is the greatest hope for preserving and furthering the noble goals of life liberty and happiness The great issues of our day-w- ar and peace environmental quality crime education drug abuse and economic responsibility-off- er us all a to our commitment challenge display to these ideals With the election year of 1972 the American public is again called upon to participate directly in the electoral process The mass meetings on May 15 are a vital initial step in allowing citizens at the grass roots level to involve themselves in voicing their opinions about the issues and selecting local delegates to represent them This involvement is the keystone of our democratic system and especially in these critical times it is imperative that all Americans exercise their political power I urge all Utahns particularly the newly enfranchised youth to attend the May 15 mass meetings in your area and perform a valuable service to yourself and your fellow citizens Your valuable service to yourself and your fellow citizens Your concerned action is critical in helping to shape the future -- Several of those :: STUDENT LIFE it th official tludont publication of Utah Stato Univortity and is written and edited by students i i i i :: :: :: i i i i i i i i i i of his The editor can EDITORIAL OPINIONS solely board and those writers with OnKWtr LETTER POLICY The editor reserves the ri9ht to edit refuse or print any letter All teWers must be typed on a 60-spa- ce line and signed with name and student number Names may be withheld by the Editor however at the student's request school year by the Associated Students d“rin9 offices University Center 315 business office University Center 317 Printed by the Box Elder News and Journal Brigham City Entered as second class postage at University Station Logan Utah 84321 Subscription rates $6 per year $2 per quarter Correspondence should be addressed to PO Box 1249 k'y of 1 goofs — Sincerely Jill Cur land screams “Let them fight their own wars! It’s not our concern! our Bring our troops home!" It isthose war I like it no more than who cry their chants at our military however I’m thankful that someone is for me ig the “dirty work” Nam Viet e are needed in an ugly situation but lewhere sometime be powers have to then foul-mouthe- d dic-iri- ped If not Viet Nam we re? If not now when? Are countries g to wait until all Communist? e turned truly you my fellow reader let then anti-wa- r feelings ess Take known constructively! your vote get timate actions to better work and is dirty to r surroundings! Talk that ort all those things Ity does not: loyal i atorship PEACE erity love — and tn hp for worked Sharon 1 and Maughan Student how on diDDing — depends 0f6 skinny But an era lating the and over years is remembere only be fondly stead of relived aS Consider springtime con-an- d 518-64-93- 06 j destroy interested in late night activity Hugh Butler in hot the have taken refuge mineral waters of a place called “Udies” For those of us who have had this experience we must sadly To The Editor: watch as it fades into the past Thanks to last Monday’s front through the cooperative efforts of page photo our Blue Monday was the owner of the lakes and the turned into a day of fun and Box Elder County Sheriff’s Oflaughter True we are two fice Editor daughters and a mother but not For the interested nonlett®r S s° as indicated Actually we are If Chris Erni’s just participant reader Udies is the very good friends Judy is the co- haven of the Midnight Gemesters the Administrate nt of ed Sherrie and Lucile are and the sidering a £VajjUw0Uid hope Early Morning Lovers secretaries in the Animal Science where a mysterious trip to the vacation period be giveD Department The real Mrs North of Tremonton initiates the that some consider Spring y Porter arrived on campus later beginner to the warm steaming to the present brev is the same day to enjoy the soothing waters of a spot now vacation break vacation Mothers’ Weekend with her two closed to visitors Naked or not summer If our j hope go daughters We three enjoyed the midnight dips in Udies were a shortened by two Monday and also make mistakes party of impressive activity and inexpensive fun The penalty for trespassing Judy Porter Sherrie Porter (patrols twice nightly) is $50 and Lucile Pence a night in the pokey For skinny- - SL the who are trying to democracy in Ireland Blue Monday ! is long-tim- e Cache Valley residents and older USU students who have been Governor EDITORIAL would be delighted to prepare some And if anyone approaches any of you to support with money the despicable tactics of the IRA just remember the gelignite it buys is quite as likely to kill or maim the Catholic mother as the protestant extremist Would you support the militant groups in the US? If not then why support “these vipors” (to quote my mother) ? stifled swim Sincerely solely the editorial staff responsibility to refuse ony publication at rve the rightfOLICY discretion are those of the editorial emotion and misunderstandin? If “Student Life” would be il terested in several articles clarifying some of the issues I Voice of silent majority Calvin L Hampton :: resident gives view of war |