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Show VieWS&OpiniOn Monday, April 11, 2011 Tan4 Page 11 LDSt_ SERVICES Beck: Pundit won't disappear Single and Pregnant? A Call for Help Icontinued from page 10 Or this one. "The most used phrase in my administration if I were to be President would be 'What the hell you mean we're out of missiles?" 2009. My first introduction to Beck was being stuck in a car for two hours with a pair of avid listeners in 2007. On that particular day, the topic for his radio show was embryonic stem cell research on which Beck has made such enlightened remarks as: "So here you have Barack Obama going in and spending the money on embryonic stem cell research. ... In case you don't know what Eugenics led us to: the Final Solution. A master race! A perfect person. ... The stuff that we are facing is absolutely frightening." - March 9, 2009. This particular statement characterizes president Obama's decision to discontinue the executive order blocking federal funding to work on new stem cell lines, including embryos slated to be thrown out from in vitro fertilization clinics. I was not aware that my party had such incredibly sinister aspirations, that is definitely not in the campaign e-mails I've been getting. This may be an example of what comedian Lewis Black has called Beck's "Nazi Tourette's." On top of that I feel that considering that we're working toward cures for spinal cord and brain injuries, Parkinson's disease treatment and hope for a cure to alzheimer's rather than a move for the "master race," the diseases we're fighting are what are absolutely frightening. Now, Glenn Beck has done an incredibly effective job of marketing himself, and I feel we can safely say that his radio show will go on as well as his constant stream of books. So for now, Glenn, your advertisers and your network may have run screaming but we will always hold a place for your lunacy in our hearts. Downloading Go laptops is what we do best. The Utah Sbabesman Explore your options. We're here to listen. We're here to help. FREE confidential services available to all. www.itsaboutlove.org 752-5302 175 W 1400 N, Suite A, Logan I Hey Guys... Score big when you say you helped design it just for her using our innovative custom design software. Anna Jane Harris is a junior majoring in political science. She can be reached at anna.j.harris@aggiemail. usu.edu. Webb: Logan rep. holding strong !continued from page 10 Utah radio show blurbed the piece, creating traction at SUU and Dixie. The response is amazing and I loved it. The sad social commentary, however, is after a year of reporting on disasters in Japan, corruption in government, social tolerance, budget cuts and ASUSU, the story that really got people talking was a debate on which gender is to blame for heartbreak. Still, my hat is off to you, Mr. Orcutt, for having the stones to say what all men think. The men's basketball seniors Choosing an individual member of the men's basketball team to feature as a newsmaker is like choosing which one of your children you love most. The graduating seniors are the winningest class in USU history and the beautiful thing is how they truly are a team. Unlike other men's basketball programs in the state that live or die on the shoulders of one facially asymmetric player, each member of the Aggie men's basketball team contributed to the tapestry of dominance that was this season. Yes, we got shafted with a 12-seed. Water under the bridge. We reminded the country that the Aggies don't lose in The Spectrum. We reminded the nation - especially Hawaii - why it's best to double team Brian Green. In the end, we faced off against a great team in the national tournament and didn't let up until the final buzzer. Curt Webb If you're of the old school that believes that society is best served by an open and accessible government, or if you're feral cat, then this last session of the Utah legislature was, to put it lightly, peculiar. After the Republican leadership snuck a bill through sealing off public access to government records, the public in question responded with a resounding cry of abhorrent displeasure. At this point legislators, thinking "OK, maybe we should read this thing," repented of their wicked ways, made grand apologies to their constituents and dislocated their jaws in order to better place their feet in their mouths. Except Curt Webb. The Logan representative was one of only three Utah senators to vote against the repeal of HB 477 and, from the looks of things, will go to the grave muttering incoherent nonsense about the media misrepresenting things. Benjamin Wood is the editor in chief of The Utah Statesman. He can be reached at statesmaneditor@aggiemaiLusu.edu . SIP S.E. Needham jewelers since 1896 • Where Utah Gets Engaged! 141 North Main • www.seneedham.com • 435-752-7149 The Statesman Do you have what it takes to be an account representative for The Utah Statesman? We are hiring sales reps to start Fall 2011 (some even earlier!) You must be outgoing and have excellent organization and communication skills. This position will be a great resume builder if you want a career in advertising, sales, business or public relations. Sophomores and juniors are encouraged to apply. For more information or to apply come to TSC 105 before April 15. 1 |