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Show Views&Op inion Page 14 Monday, Nov. 11 2010 Nevada: Sen. Reid's actions affect all of us Icontinued from page 12 strategies by organizing volunteers to and businesses even more money and canvas neighborhoods and pass out has inhibited them from hiring any literature at community and sporting new employees. Those hit the hardest are minorities, the workevents. Wherever you can find locals on Halloween ing poor, minimum wage "... let me weekend, we are out in earners and the general full force. lower social strata. All remind you Word from poll-watch- that the deciof which historically vote ers is unions are rounddemocrat. ing up all of their casino sions made and Angle is not exactly employees and bussing votes cast by my ideal candidate them to polling locations a U.S. senator to pull our nation out on Reid-decorated buses of this spiraling mess have national with the promise to pay Democrats have got us them for the time. Other repercusions in to. However, I would groups are canvassing and affect me in much rather have someblack neighborhoods and in office who will little old Logan, one taking vans full of voters to cast the right votes, have cast their ballots for Reid. Utah." absolutely no seniority or power, and might Republicans have thus far not done anything even make some really stupid close to this scale of organized voter comments every now and then, versus turnout. In my not so humble opinion, a senate majority leader with bukoos I can't help but ask, "Aren't these the of power to implement his extreme libpeople that should b the most out- eral agenda as well as a mile-long track raged by Sen. Reid running their state record of costing our nation, and the into the ground?" state of Nevada, billions of dollars. To all of you who think my work Nevada has the highest unemployment in the country at 13 15 percent, in another state is a mercenary act or who think I have no place attempting depending on which poll you look at. As just one example, Reid's push for to influence the outcome of an elecuniversal healthcare has cost casinos tion in a state where I have no voting A Creative Writing Contest Have an Urge to Write? - Categories include: Poetry, Flash Fiction (1-500 words) and Short Story (500+ words). Entries are due to TSC 105 by Jan. 21, 2011. Winners will be published. Start Today! Icontinued from page 12 . But a migrating goose, staking two hundred miles of black to myself. For these massive swans and many other waternight on the chance of finding a hole in the lake, has no fowl, Logan is south for the winter. After spending the sumeasy chance for retreat. His arrival carries the conviction mer on the northern tundra, they've opted to spend their of a prophet who has burned his bridges." winter months here, like we do (so think of that next time I was privileged enough to spend a recent Saturday you're complaining about Logan winters). morning in one of Cache Valley's beautiful marshes. My I know I've made light of awareness-promoting activities, but in all seriousness, I find myself asking buddy Jessop and I stood on the cattaillined banks, waiting for the lazy sun to the same question Leopold did over half break the predawn chill and usher in the "For me, hunting isn't a century ago; am I trading my awareness start of our day of hunting. For me, hunt- about the actual harfor something of lesser worth? I hope ing isn't about the actual harvest of wildthe answer is no. I invite you to join me vest of wildlife, but life, but the experiences had while afield. this week in celebrating USU's Natural the experiences had Anyone who knows me can tell you that Resources and Sustainability Week, Nov. when I go hunting, I usually fail to "bring while afield ." 1-6. See cnr.usu.edu for the stellar lineup home the beef," but rarely do I fail to bring of activities that I hope will enable you home a smile on my face, a few good to be even minutely more aware of the stories (usually exaggerated of course), and an increased wonders of the natural world around you. As you strive awareness and appreciation for the intricate simplicities of for increased awareness, you'll be amazed what you learn nature. about nature, how to ensure its continued existence, and Hands were numb on this morning as Jessop and I sat, hopefully even a little about yourself. mouth-agape, flocks of Tundra Swans cutting the cold sky high above us with their powerful flight and almost houndJason Carlisle is the ASUSU natural resources senator. like, wheezy calls. I couldn't help but chuckle as I thought • STORE HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 6:00 AM - Midnight, Lin cldf Check us out on facebook.com/leesmarketplace Renae Cowley is a senior majoring in public relations. She can be reached at renaecowley@gmail.com Ducks: Don't trade awareness for lesser worth USU's Favorite News Source • Since 1902 • Utah State University • Logan Cl of; rights, let me remind you that the decisions made and votes cast by a U.S. senator have national repercussions and affect me in little old Logan, Utah. The decision to legalize abortions, allow for gay marriage, implement universal healthcare, and end Bush's tax breaks DO play a part in my life and I have the right to petition my government (I would also expand that to my fellow citizens) to express my views and encourage them to consider the possible ramifications of their vote before they head to the polls. This is the election the nation will be watching this Tuesday and I will be right in the mix of it all. It will be epic and historical regardless of the outcome. In addition to my continued efforts to increase voter turnout for Angle, all that is left to do now is sit back and see which proves to be a stronger political force; the enraged tea party movement or the Obama powerhouse. My bets have been placed and I've doubled down on the tea party and main street America. Come on big money! Three Convenient Locations: Logan • 555 East 1400 North We are located in the University Shopping Center • 850 South Main SD Ogden • 2645 N. 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