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Show THE THUNDERBIRD SOUTHERN UTAH STATE COLLEGE, CEDAR CITY PAGE 4 MONDAY JANUARY 9, 1989 LIBERAL IS NOT WORD A FOUR-LETTER Now that the dust has settled on the 1988 national elections, we voters can look back on what happened with a much better view of where we individually stand on different issues. Even though both major political parties were well represented at SUSC, many of us at The Thunderbird share the same view about renaissance that has engulfed our school. the political-minde- d Many voters have apparently developed a tunnel vision of sorts in regard to political opinions and beliefs. , George Bush won the presidental election in part by portraying himself as Ronald Reagan did as just a good ole conservative. On the opposite side of the coin, Michael Dukakis was branded fanatically liberal. Candidates in the 1988 election, combined with the medias presentation of their campaigns, reinforced some views of the voting public; and the word liberal word. has become to many a filthy four-lettThe Thunderbird finds it unfortunate that the election distorted many Americans perception of liberalism, a philosophy behind much of our countrys growth. Recent campaigns strongly reinforced the impression that the Republican party is the conservative party and portrayed the Democratics as men and women who want to throw away money to solve any and all problems. Their party has been subject to other outrageous misconceptions. According to Utah Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch, the Democratic party is comprised largely of homosexuals. A historical evaluation shows that many of our past great presidents have served our country well with liberal views. George Washington, regarded as one of the greatest presidents, wanted a nation that was governed by its people, a concept in direct contrast with the Articles of Confederation. Abraham Lincoln, who helped free the black slaves, was openly breaking the law in order to hold the union together, even though he ran the risk of being impeached had he been tried by Congress. Even the state of Utah was settled by a group of very liberal religious people the Mormons. Moving across the plains of the United States during the 1840s was an aggressive expansion, indeed. Today, the Mormon Church continues this growth, making progressive strides through the Iron Curtain. Most people would not regard George Washington, Abraham Lincoln or the LDS Church as a threat to our national security; however, the contributions they have made are necessary to the progression of our nation. It is vital that America have strong representation from both the Democratic and Republican parties, from the liberals as well as the conservatives. In future elections, American voters both on and off campus-m- ust look at individual candidates on their own merits and judge them on leadership and their ability to defend the nations often-erroneo- us er constitution. IF we do rebuild VOLUME 83, NUMBER 14 Sports Editor Brent Richey Production Manager Lynn Dennett Senior Staff Writers Jodi Remard Rachel Talbot Ad Representatives Nicole Floyd Editor Nicole Bonham Associate Editor Lynn Holt Design Editor Danny Stewart Photo Editor Richard Engleman On Campus Editor Carrie Martinez Copy Editor Anne McCloskey Entertainment Editor Gary Ziegler ' Michelle Jensen Faculty Adviser Larry Baker The Thunderbird is published each Monday and Thursday of the academic year by and for the student body of Southern Utah State College and is not affiliated in any way with the Colleges department of communication. The views and opinions expressed in The Thunderbird are the opinions of the publications individual writers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the institution, faculty, staff or student body in general. The unsigned editorial directly above is the opinion of The Thunderbird as a single entity. Letters to the editor must be typed and include the name and phone number. Only the name will be printed. Names will not be withheld under any circumstances and the editor reserves editing privileges. Letters must be submitted by noon Fridays for in Monday editions, 5 p.m. Tuesdays for Thursday editions. The Thunderbird. editorial and advertising offices in SUSC Library 103. Mail at SUSC Box or 9384, Cedar City, UT 84720. Phone (801) 586-775- ! 586-775- 8 586-775- lets nmt (h?t inspires more confidence IhUh a something "flcgi CreeK . Letters ASSUSC Senate shortchanges students total of three times and passed TO THE EDITOR: You can shovel it, spread it, dry it, dice it, stack it, box it, bag it and still cow manure is cow manure. It doesnt matter what you call it our student government is ladling out deep-dis- h cow pies, calling them and telling us this bylaws fertilizer is for our benefit. The stench is too much! The primary purpose of college opinion) is (in my life and real for us to prepare provide us some advantages in the marketplace. The primary purpose of a club should be the same. Anything else we gain from higher education (spouse, friends, as well as wonderful memories, etc.) are and not the reason we d of thousands spend dollars to attend SUSC. The senate seems to have forgotten this. Those involved in the senate receive well over $14,000 per year in compensation to oversee a budget of about $35,000. They also attend leadership training that costs about $6,000. For our investment in fail quarter, the senate posted minutes a grand not-so-humb- le The Thunderbird ;, by-produ- real-worl- bylaws virtually destroying the campus club system as it is now. As a former senator I am outraged! The ASSUSC Constitution requires that the senate post all pending bills (requests for funding) for a week prior to voting on the bill. This gives us (students) a chance to voice our opinions. The senate has obviously failed to do this. When I asked one of the senators where the minutes of the senate meeting and the pending bills were, I was told to look in the trash can. I was not a happy camper. Instead of doing what they are paid to do, the senate has passed a whole bunch of petty little bylaws that make it harder for clubs on this campus to get funding. It passed a bylaw requiring clubs to be chartered for at least six months before the club is able to receive any student funds. Thats like the Financial Aid Office telling freshmen thay are not entitled to a Pell Grant simply because they are freshmen. Talk about discriminatory and prejudicial practices! The senate also passed a bylaw requiring any club that manages to obtain funding to perform some service project for the college before the money will be released. Absurd! Nobody should attempt to legislate morality! While I admit that it would be nice if a club did something nice for the college, I am deeply offended the senate would presume to dictate what actions constitute valid club activities. Again, the Financial Aid Office cannot require every student receiving financial aid to The senate has passed bylaws virtually destroying the campus club system. do a good deed quarterly and neither should the senate. There are other things about student government to which I object, but I hesitate to make this letter any longer. Suffice it to say that I believe we are not getting the quality of service we paid for. Those stupid, petty rules should be expunged, and the senate should quit grunting out manure entitled bylaws. red-tape- d cow Laryrn Jones |
