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Show ZCNS A Philosophicalty IndependentJournal of Opinion Writtenby Utah's Citizens Wednesday, June 25, 1997 Salt Lake City, Utah South Edition Woodsis a golf master; why does his race matter? Those crazy Europeans benefit from socialism First stepin peacefulliving is acceptance By Grorat J. Tstius Saur Lake Crry Fordecades, the gameof golf has beenviewedas a sport that is played predominantly by whites. The incident involving ‘Tiger Woods and racist jokes made by fellow golfer Fuzzy Zoeller broughtout the sensitive issues ofprejudice and discrimination in the sport, but it seems as though the incident also sparkeda controversy onracial identity, Woods wonthe Master’s,the mostprestigious tournamentin golf, but I raise the question, should it matter what race you consider yourself to be in ordertoparticipate in certain sports or events? It is obviousthat society has been dealing with this issue for a long time, andsolutionsto the matter havestill not Socialism isn't a free ridefor Europeans — theypayfor the benefits they demand andreceive. beendeveloped. By FRANSJ. KOHLSCHEIN SANDY Young Woods has proven to be a master at his game, but now that an African-American has become astandout, the debate over multiracialism continues to flare. How should Americans deal with the biracial controversy that has deyeloped because of Woods’ victory? Many members of the African-American community strongly feel that the credibility of his success and accomplishments, shouldreflect back on them, butthe fact of the matteris that Woods accepts his Asian and Indianheritage as well. It has becomeapparent that many Americansfeel as though Woods As an American writing from the Netherlands, DeLa mar Gibbons missed a rare opportunity, In his article in theJune4 issueof Citizens on socialism in Europe, hecould have educated the peopleof Utah. Instead he chose to write what we Americanslike to read and our newspapers loveto print is runningfrom his African Americanheritage, wheninfact he to befair to himself by acknowledgingthat heis of mixed descent Woods is faced with what many other Americans face — a Mr. Gibbons claimed that division of identity. Biracialism has become demographically socialism in a country like wide Holland is a free servicej vided by that country’s 1 in this country, Americans should cope with the fact that everyonehas their differences and that we must coexist in this society. | emphasize that thefirst stepin peaceful living is acceptance, but many Americans still hold onto old emment. That is wrong. Holland is not stereotypes, which goes to showhow manyof us fail to evolve and accept sociological progression socialist country and its citi I can see why the African-American community wouldlike to see Woods accepthis black heritageashis prin heritage. receive social According to the zens pay taxes in order to iving that community confidence and progression. People lookup lo sports heroes such as Woods and Michael Jordan, iid to the ideal of success andglory that follows them everywhere Thereare n ny laws of designationin somestatesthatdefine \ person as a certain raceif he orshe is partially mixed. The controversial debatestill goes on as to whetherit is legally or ethically right to define someone’s race if a person has been born into diversity. Woods strongly preaches that he doesn’t favor one of his heritages over another. Likewise, I feel that we as Americans should break the interracial divisions that have becomeso prevalent. It seemslikely that multiracialAmericans will not get the chanceto define themselves withoutafight. Woods has brought focus to sport ofgolf By GINA MCKENZIE SavrLaxe Crry Robinson becamethefirst black man to play major league baseball. The road to equality has beena long, roughone, and nomictheory advocating that land, natural resources anc the chief industries should be the journey continues OnAug. 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. declared, “I have a dream myfour little children will one day live in a nation ownedby the community as a whole.” We Americans certainly dc not want that system of gov wherethey will not bejudged by thecolor of their skin but by The conceptoffried chickeninthe sports world may be new, as FuzzyZoeller implied about Tiger Woods, but the underlying discriminationin Zoeller’s comments carries a long history with it. Discriminationin the sports world, whetherit be in terms ofraceor sex, dates back before the days when Jackie the content of their character, I have a dream today.” King’s dreamhas still not reachedits potential. Thirty-four years have ernment in our country, passedsince he gave the “I Have a Dream” speech, anddis- A multiracial category would divide oursocietyinto “white” and “other,” and wouldleavethe “others” out to dry. By KIRSTEN KACZKA BySHARLEY GUEVARA ‘SALT Lake Crry SANDY us, andthat is as it should be. Isn't it? In his article, Mr. Gibbons tion. However, unlikehis predecessors, Woods is not white butis he really black? black, Asian or Pacific Islander, ry ground is one eighth Caucasian, one fourth incorporate as system that takes careofall its citizens in need. They arewilling to pay for the services they require. and thereforethose social ser vices are not free. They do pay a few percent more in taxes than wedo, but unlike us they demand retums for taxes rendered heir social services carry them “from cradle to grave.” Dis: gusting, isn’t it? We Ameri American Many peoplebelieve that the current cate gorization of racial groups is problematic becauseit forces people of multiple races to black, oneeighth AmericanIndian,onefourth cans pay our taxes andonly excludevarious parts of their identity, In the Forbesarticle, Dinesh D'Souza states that the Thai and one fourth Chinese. By labeling Woods as another Jackie Robinson, society is those public servants in the houseand senate receive cra dieto gravebenefits. We our selves have the freedom f government should stop recognizing the color only seeing the fourth of himthat is black; of skin of its citizens and should allow the four other races areignored. paying for our own health next generationofchildren to simply think of The American governmentignoresindivid themselves as Americans rather thanaracial category Like it or not, weare not a color-blindsoci uals in a similar manner every timeit forces its citizens to define themselves as black, white, Asian or Pacific Islander, American Indian, Eskimo or Aleut, Hispanic/Spanish or care and retirement benefits as far as we are able. As a whole, we Americans believe and are made to believe that our nation and its ety. The majority of peoplestill visualize oth ers as being either black or white, | am the tiracial category that has been proposedin the upcoming census and every survey thatfol lows. A multiracial category will eliminate both the need to choose between equally society only acknowledges the visible race in important heritages andthe pressuretoidentify with a grouponedoes notrelate to. Not only will the incorporationof a multira: ach of us, our perceptions of ourselves cial category be advantageous to individuals, The solution is simple: Incorporate the mul- have worked and strived to the bureau is considering a multiracial cat magazine, Woodsstatedthat his racial back- omelimited as well For many years the Dutch Indianor Alaskannative, andHispanic or Woods is one of millions of Americans who. is multiracial, In the May 1997 issue of Time through others’ perceptions of ourselves. If were communist countries its people demand social ser vices for the taxes they pay surveys. In additionto the precise technique and unwavering concentra- the most “essential.” What's more, individuals feel inclinedto select the mostvisible race, whichis often not the most predominant, This situation occurs because we define ourselves Korea! These countries are or Hollandis a democracy, where titled “The One Drop of Blood Rule,” and was introduced to the heightening debate over the U.S. Census Bureau’s racial cate; a milestonein professional golf, Woods,like his predecessors, has proven himself throughhis uals are forced to choose among racesto find places Holland on the same footing ussia, Eastern Europe, Cuba and even North I recently read the Forbes magazinearticle Just as Jackie Robinson marked amilestone in professional baseball, Tiger Woods has marked butit will be beneficial to society as a whole. Categorizing individuals by race began dur- ing the times of slaveryto establish the num. ber of congressmeneachstate should have. Five black slaves were equivalent to three white citizens, By continuing to categorize individuals by one race (mainly white or black), the U.S. government is continuing 4 practice that evolved from slavery. Our natural resources and land belongtojust a few amongst See WOODSonPage 2 A nuiltiracial category would mean that people ofmorethan oneracial heritage wouldnot haveto choose betweenthem. Oxtord social ism is, “a political and eco: Twotakes on the census bureau’s proposed ‘multiracial’ category other on its census form, Multiracial individ- service American Dictionary, fi would enhance the fight to end prejudice in this country by people are thg most free, most powerful, richest and daughter of a Danish/Italian woman and a Mexican-American man. While I have white skin, 1 carry with me a Hispanic sumame smartest. somepart of what makes me who Tam I grew up on a predominantly white upper See CATEGORYon Page2 See COLOR-BLIND onPage2 you feel leaders in Washington tell us to tightenour belts more and One way or another I am forced to exclude ‘Theinclusionof a multiracial category would Makes good all over, doesn't it? Our According to my summame I am Hispanic and by my physical characteristics | am white. moreby slashingor eliminat See EUROPEon Page 2 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Editor's Note: If you are ed in placing an item in Citizens’ Community Calendar, please mail, fax or e mail your notice to ‘Citiens,’ 135 S. Main, Salt er City, Utah 84111, Fax; 237-2519, E+ mail: citizens@nacorp.com, For more information, call NAC at 237-2716, All items should be sub- mitted two weeks in advance. * Blood Drive: pARUF will hold a blood drive June 27, 10am.-4 p.m. at Talbert Medical, mation call Doris Mason at $37on (days) or Dolores at 269Pio Healer's Therapeutic tot ‘Group:a Meets 7-9 p.th the second Tyes~ day of each month at Westminster roupt Don't friss out on this very infor College Malouf Hall in the Nursmative, non-denominational, no ing Student Lounge (lower level), us! 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Infor- call Margene at 298-8047 * Self-Defense for Grown-ups: Free introductory lesson, The Fluid Ring Self-Defense Systemis a bio-enginecred, user-friendly mation call 467-3926, * Widowed Persons Service: AARP Widowed Persons Ser vice offers a weekly suppon groups ‘one on one outreachand also social activities for those who are ready to get out and meet new people, No self-defense system focused on fees. Volunteer training available avoiding rather than inflicting injury, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 Continued on Page 2 |
