PUBLIC FORUM BEST MONEY CAN BUY.``A matter of principle'' (Opinions, Feb. 21). Kudos to professor Edwin Locke for his article on the above subject. He called a spade a spade, but forgot to compare our forefathers' time with the present. In our forefathers' time, there were no lobbyists, special-interest groups, greedy corporations and foreign interference influencing elections. The honesty exhibited by our forefathers forefathers npl → antepasados mpl forefathers npl → ancêtres mpl forefathers npl → Vorfahren was sincere in attempting to provide a country with high moral values as well as a constitution that made everyone equal. Is everyone equal today? Are our present politicians really interested in what their constituents think or what they want them to think? And his last paragraph says it all: ``Are we ever going to have a president we can admire?'' I doubt it, as long as it takes money to win that office. -Earl D. Horwitz North Hills Voting issues As a registered Democrat, I have learned that it is not always in my best interest to vote the party line exclusively. That is why I concur with the Daily News endorsement of Jayne Murphy Shapiro for Assembly in the 41st District. Jayne mirrors my positions on issues that are important to me - education, abortion choice, health care and violence prevention. I urge other Democrats to look at the issues, not party affiliation, and cast their vote for Jayne Murphy Shapiro. -Judy Sherman Northridge Bonds and buses I was very happy to see two very sensible, down-to-earth and practical recommendations in the Daily News' Feb. 24 issue. First was the editorial ``No on state bonds.'' I agree with this completely. Why do we pay taxes? Why is it that the supervisors and managers in government departments cannot manage their finances better? Why do we have to penalize pe·nal·ize tr.v. pe·nal·ized, pe·nal·iz·ing, pe·nal·iz·es 1. To subject to a penalty, especially for infringement of a law or official regulation. See Synonyms at punish. 2. future generations by so many bond issues? The second was an article by Mayor Richard Riordan Richard J. Riordan (born May 1, 1930) is a Republican politician from California, U.S. who served as the California Secretary of Education from 2003–2005 and as Mayor of Los Angeles from 1993–2001. Riordan ran for Governor of California unsuccessfully in 2002. , ``Busways are most cost-effective transit option.'' Instead of spending billions of dollars on an underground system which may be used by a few, it is logical to have more frequent buses, new shuttle New Shuttle (ニューシャトル Nyū Shatoru, frequently truncated to Shatoru), is a Japan's human-operated automated guideway transit (AGT) system. The 12. routes through suburbs and buses that pollute the environment less than the existing ones. -Arun J. Mehta Northridge Bad choice I was disappointed with your choice for the front page article and photograph ``So, how did she keep her dress on?'' (Feb. 25) for two reasons. The article made the Daily News - a newspaper I depend on for fair and objective news reporting - look like a supermarket tabloid Supermarket tabloids are national weekly magazines printed on newsprint in tabloid format, specializing in celebrity news, gossip, astrology, and bizarre (some would say apocryphal) stories about ordinary people. . And, is this what we want to teach our young women - wear something outrageous and provocative and you can be famous? I'd rather the front page of a newspaper feature a young woman who has accomplished something to better mankind. There must be female doctors, scientists, businesswomen, teachers, writers, etc., that really deserve the spotlight of the front page. -Marilyn Dalrymple Lancaster Editor's note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : The Daily News didn't mean to offend anyone - and apologizes if it did so - by printing photos and a story Friday about the flap over the dress Jennifer Lopez wore to the Grammy Awards Grammy Awards Annual awards given by the Recording Academy (officially the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences). The first Grammies (the name is a dimunitive of “gramophone”) were given in 1958. . Draft dodger Noun 1. draft dodger - someone who is drafted and illegally refuses to serve draft evader defector, deserter - a person who abandons their duty (as on a military post) pardoned On the day when our country celebrates the lives and honors the contributions of past presidents, our current president uses sleight of hand sleight of hand n. pl. sleights of hand 1. A trick or set of tricks performed by a juggler or magician so quickly and deftly that the manner of execution cannot be observed; legerdemain. 2. to slide another deception by us. Without credible explanation, on Feb. 21 (Presidents Day), President Clinton pardoned Preston King Preston King, CC 1827 (October 14, 1806 – November 12, 1865) was a United States Representative and Senator from New York. Born in Ogdensburg, New York, he pursued classical studies and graduated from Union College in 1827 after having been a member of the prestigious for King's draft evasion conviction in 1961. King contended that he refused to report for induction into the military because the draft board failed to call him ``mister.'' The reality is that he, like Clinton, failed to report for service (and fled this country) because he was plain scared, and subjecting one's body to harm was the responsibility of others. As did 3 million other brave and responsible Americans (misters and misses, all), I served in Vietnam with honor and fear. Was I scared? You bet I was. All of us were who were in combat. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a spokesman, ``He (Clinton) took into account the entire record and all the circumstances surrounding this matter. . . .'' What a load. Clinton pardoned King because King's daughter, Oona King Oona Tamsyn King (born October 22, 1967, in Sheffield) is a British politician. She was the Labour Member of Parliament (MP) for Bethnal Green & Bow from 1997 until the 2005 election, when she was defeated by Respect candidate George Galloway. , is a member of Parliament and Clinton wanted to develop some form of quid pro quo [Latin, What for what or Something for something.] The mutual consideration that passes between two parties to a contractual agreement, thereby rendering the agreement valid and binding. for his action to pardon King. So narrow is Clinton's thinking and so self-serving are his actions, that he insults the memories of the 58,000-plus young men and women who died in Southeast Asia and were never given the opportunity to become educated and bear indulging children. -Nate Brogin Sherman Oaks It's their job Re ``Small device raises CSUN CSUN California State University Northridge students' ire'' (Feb. 1). Now, not only is a college student forced to bear the burden of purchasing books and paying class fees, but they must buy a computer to bring along to classes to grade tests and take attendance. As a high school senior entering a California state college in the fall, I find this action ridiculous. Students have enough to deal with in college without remembering to bring a computer along. College professors claim that by having these computers, more tests can be given, thus raising a student's grade. What if a student forgets his computer? Does that mean he can't take the test? Failing a quiz because a student forgot his computer is unfair, especially if the student knew the test material. Instead of forcing students to purchase these computers, colleges should focus on what they're paying college professors to do - grade tests and take attendance. -Angela Wilson Chatsworth |
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