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Show THE MAGNA TIMES, WEST April 28, 2005 ALLEY NEWS, KEARNS POST 3- - Editorial Jess Advice o o o o o o o From the Newsroom Sf Afida CicaCese To turn the other cheek As a child, I remember growing up in a city far, far, FAR from Utah, and my mother telling me the History of the Jews. In reality, her history was more of scaring me about the history of the Jews, rather than a real History of the religion and culture. She frightened me; in about the particularly Holocaust. Her history lesson scared me. So much so that I deterred ever telling anyone of my ow n cultural or religious background. As a terrified eight-yeold, I envisioned the government calling everyone who was a Jew out of their homes to be taserd by a k like laser beam. My way of thought was just that of a futuristic holocaust, or my brothers serious threats of beating us, if we attempted to change the channel during a monologue-lik- e scene of Kirk. Captain Although I may have been just a child, I now more so than ever, have been terrified of a new Holocaust, not one against the Jews but a Holocaust against Sudan. One that hasl'been gping on now in the Western region of Sudan,' Africa. Particualarly that of Darfur. Darfur is located in the Western region of Sudan, Africa, and is an Islamic Sultanate, which they have been since 1700s. The country has seen their fair share of conflict, usually with neighboring countries, such as Chad and Libya; however, because of the of government shaky conflict Darfu, has been going on, mainly over ethnic bitterness and natural the countrys resources. Yet most of the recent came out rebels and when ago militia groups took up arms with the government, in which they began committing brutal acts against their own people, in their own country. Since then an amount of refugees have been slaughtered in violence that has occurred from these However, they groups. havent just been killing, but also raping women and children and torturing those who may disagree with the way the government is running their country, or those who just may be in their way. Sadly, this isn't their only problem. According to the United Nations, 180,000 people have also died of disease. and hunger Understandingly, the U.N. has given Sudan $2 million dollars for a security program and $30 million for refugees; refugees fleeing from not only Western Sudan, but also Southern Sudan where a Civil War has been going on for the last blood-she- d ar Star-Tre- two-yea- rs 20-yea- I understand the idea that as Americans we need to help those in our country first. But how many Jews were killed before we helped Poland? With President Bushs recent visit to the Darfur Sudan Region, the World Health Organization reported to the president that the current death toll was actually at 400,000 rather than the original estimate of 70,000. This scares me, specifically the inability to move fast enough for a change within this region. The outlook for Sudan is especially frightening, because currently other countries are also sitting and waiting, vying for the countrys rich oil resources. Countries such as China, where the Chinese government is looking more esurient than helpful in their rush to arm the Sudanese government with weapons, looking for an opportunity of wealth by commercializing in their country while also hoping to take their oil with them. What positive light do I see? Well, the Bush Administration is getting serious on not only helping Sudan, but also trying to get other countries involved in stopping the current bloodshed that is going on in this African Region. Also humanitarian workers, under the U.N. have sent nurses to aid in areas where starvation is high. Schools are also rebuilt, refugee being camps are being set up and sanitation ditches are being dug for the purification of water. However, with all the aid going on Sudan still has a long way to go. For those who say that we need to look at our own country first, you, re right, but what makes you think that things couldnt get bad in Sudan to the point of us fighting wars against them, when other especially countries are seeking to help arm them? Right now our troops are in Iraq, and if it wasnt Iraq perhaps itd be Korea. Or if not Korea would it then be Sudan? I dont stand by and watch someone getting beaten on my own streets, so why should I stand by and let a whole country become obsolete with me looking the other way? When my future children want to know about the sad history of the Holocaust, I only hope that I have to tell them about one sad history, not two. Dear Jess, anger and resentment followed by guilt, depression anxiety and worry. While not all heart attack sufferers go through all these emotions the majority do. Have your husband talk to his doctor about what he is feeling and he can outline a plan to help both of you during his recovery period. Good Luck. My husband had a heart attack a few months back which came as a surprise to both of us since he is pretty fit and only in his early 50s. I have been very supportive during his recovery period and even thought that this may give us a chance to get closer, but it seems like its just the opposite he seems to be pushing me away, he is always angry and seems to complain about everything Dear Jess My mother in law has been driving my family crazy lately, she has advice on everything, cooking, cleaning, raising the children and even our jobs which she has no idea about. She drops by daily and stays forever. We w ant to ask her to call first and hold her advice but we dont know how to do it without hurting her feelings what should we do? Thank You now. Is this normal or am I doing something wrong? I would appreciate your thoughts on this. Margie Dear Margie, This is in fact a normal reaction after suffering a heart attack. Experts say it is very common for the patient to experience denial or to minimize how bad it reallv was, which then can turn intC ta USPS - Y ' Please tear down this wall, the president said. No, it wasnt President Reagan challenging the then, Soviet President Gorbachev about the Berlin Wall in the 1980s. It was the Ukrainian president, Viktor Yushchenko, addressing a joint session of the U.S. Congress last week. Yushchenko was asking the senators and representatives to remove the wall that keeps nearly Ukrainians from freely selling their metals, minerals, electronics, chemicals, and vegetables to Americans. Of course, his request should be honored. And maybe it will be, unless powerful lobbies representing Americans who make competitive products, how Thats object. works. Washington Heres the irony in the story: Most people think Yushchenko was asking a favor in behalf of his people. In truth, whether he knows it or not, he wasnt asking a favor all. He was proposing a mutually beneficial relationship between Americans and Ukrainians. How could anyone say no? Simple trade issues are grossly misunderstood. Most people think that when a country opens its market to foreign producers, this is a favor to them, a concession given in return for the opening of the foreign market. Sellers certainly like to see maikets open, but the conventional analysis misses the point. We should open our market to benefit ourselves. This should be done unilaterally and unconditionally with this demand: Sell to us! Admittedly, I have turned the conventional wisdom on trade on its head. As noted, trade issues are simple. We produce so we can consume. that. knows Everyone Likewise, we sell so we can buy. National boundaries do not change that truth. Thus we export so we can import. And that means an open American market is, first, a benefit to American consumers. Of course, foreign sellers also benefit. But that is the nature of trade. Two parties to an exchange expect to benefit or they do not trade. How did the truth get flipped? There are a couple of explanations. Influential producer lobbies work hard to persuade the people and politicians that foreign competition does nothing but hurt their members. No mass consumer lobby exists to explain that free competition, product variety, and lower prices are good things. Second, the short-teradjustments necessitated by foreign competition are visi- - Second class postage paid at Magna, Utah 84044 m 8980 West 2700 South Magna, Utah 84044 BONNIE STAHLE Advertising Manager DARCIE PACKARD Graphic Layout Designer Sports Columnist CARLOS ESTRADA Pressman Copyright, Magna TimesWest Valley News . All rights resented. Reproduction, reuse, or transmittal of all matter herein is prohibited without prior written permission by the publisher or editor. The Magna Times and West Valley News are published each Thursday Subscription $25 per year $30 per year out of state Postmaster: Send change of address to: re, this one would get sii -mesial "" . mclaiuues Jungs la aw modi STEVEN ROSE Staff Writer 250-56- STEPHEN BOYCE Pressman Magna Times 8980 W. 2700 So. Magna, UT 84044 (801) 250-565-6 5 or FAX (801) 250-568- magwest xmission.com The Magna Times is a bonified newspaper . thp wi ing onej 85 ail rtipJLi fsplav sir j gmail.com beneble, but the long-terfits are less so. Its easy for television news to interview1 a laid-oAmerican worker1 or to show a closed factory1 that used to compete with foreign products. It is harder to point to the; new products and job opportunities that have emerged-becausconsumers had more' money left in their pockets after buying cheaper foreign goods. This disparity in the visibility of the effects of free trade gives the advantage to protectionists. Consumers are not the only beneficiaries of free trade, however. When cheap steel comes in from foreign countries, it may cost American steel makers busi-- , ness, but it helps American steel users, such as the auto makers, to be more competi1 e self-servi- tive. Conversely, a trade barrier that reduces foreign sales reduces the number of dollars foreigners have with which to buy American products. This illustrates a general principle: no trade barrier can ever be in the interest of all Americans. Its always a case of helping one group at the expense of everyone else. But what about the trade deficit? Pay it no mind. The deficit in goods and services is precisely mirrored by a surplus in the capital account. When everything is counted, the trade books balance. By all means, let,s grant President Yushchenko his wish. Let him believe Its a favor to his people. We know its really a favor to ourselves too. well-connect- ed (foreign-i- nvestment) jitic slide show me lUM i m. We want your Letter to the Editor! iltnneri on sci i ; jessadvice Readers are encouraged to share opinions by sending letters to the Editor, Magna TimesAVest Valley News, 8980 V. 2700 S. Magna, UT. 84044. or at magwestxmiss-ion.coLetters can be sent via fax to Writers may send a photograph to accompany their letter. All letters to the Editor are subject to editing for grammar, clarity and brevity. Letters will be corrected for known factual errors. Letters must be signed and include a phone number for verification and city of residence. Letters on local topics are given preference. Name and city of residence will be printed. MARIE JESS Staff Writer mr If you have a question you would like answered please send them to We want your Opinion ALICIA CICALESE Assistant Editor JASON HUNTER Graphic Designer DALE SIMONS 1 ff 325-58- 0 PublisherEditor need her advice but she needs your company, your; mother in law is only trying to feel useful. There are so: many programs out there for seniors including volunteer programs that she could keep very busy. Contact your local aging , services and get a list of pro- grams in her area, sit down-anlook it over with her and; be excited you could say something like wow mom your really good at (cooking ; , gardening ect) I bet they could use your help here. Getting her backs to being involved with her, own life will help her be less involved in yours. m v J. HOWARD STAHLE 1 men 10 wide raids Friends Dont Let Friends Drive Drunk. W It sounds like you may not Terry Amanda Geiger never saw the drunk driver. w, Dear Terry, ffs one would gP lA.vwlnnpstairsrr lon fartist totl kOtl |