Country close to commandments
This letter is in regards to Chris Fanning's woefully misguided article, "Ten Commandments aren't the law of the land, thank God" (Nov. 18).
While people in this country - including Chris - are welcome to their opinions, it really is upsetting when they try to exhibit a holier-than-thou attitude because other people still choose to believe in a higher power. Well, get over it, Chris. As long as there will be people on this earth, there will always be those who believe in God - and there is nothing wrong with that.
And while the Ten Commandments are not the law of the land, this country sure as hell loves to enforce laws that are so close to them. If a man cheats on his wife, she sure will drag him off to divorce court and try to take half of his earnings. If a kid disrespects his father in his house, the father sure as hell has a right to kick that kid out of his house.
And not every American's reason for existence is to get bigger or better possessions. Some of us still like to enjoy the simpler things in life. For those people who think like you, they're probably gearing up for Christmas, getting ready to celebrate and buy gifts for loved ones. You probably do know that Christmas is the celebration of Jesus' birth, but then again, what do I know?
It is the American way to only observe that there is a higher power when there is something in it for you.
Chris Bolts
Economics junior
Who uses the SRC?
I wanted to thank The State Press for making the outrageous referendum calling for a $155 increase in student fees front-page news. The Student Recreation Center is great, but I want to see stats showing that more than 50 percent of students swipe their cards to get in there weekly before I get a $150 bill for a gym membership I don't use. As one of the majority of students who do not use the SRC - and as one of the majority who I guarantee would not use it still if it were bigger - I am outraged at the thought of having to automatically pay for it.
I hope all ASU students are watching this referendum closely. And make sure to vote when we have the chance. Students reeling over the tuition increase as it is are going to struggle even more with this additional fee.
Makalika Naholowaa
Mathematics senior
Students will get say
This letter is in response to Betsy Loeb's concern regarding the potential increase in fees ($155) for the MU/SRC expansion without the involvement of students in the process (Letters to the Editor, Nov. 14). While her inquiry into the issue is of grave concern, the concern itself is unnecessary.
There have been severe misunderstandings and confusion surrounding this process due to a multitude of reasons, but make no mistake: A referendum, by definition, requires that this issue ultimately be decided by students in the form of a vote. Among those able to express their views will be all students who are enrolled in at least one credit at ASU Main Campus, which includes East students who take classes at both campuses. This was also of major concern to Ms. Loeb.
All students concerned with the direction of their University, how much they pay and where that money goes are strongly encouraged to read a copy of the referendum itself in order to gain a better understanding of its content and potential effects.
Jonathan Hutcheson
Justice studies senior
John Sullivan
Philosophy and history senior
Co-directors of Public Relations,
Get Out the Vote Campaign
Stranger danger
Tonight I was approached by a young man in dark baggy clothing who asked if I had a student ID. He then told me he was running a promotion on cologne and perfume and asked me what I wore. I told him, as politely as possible, where he could stick his cologne. He then approached two unsuspecting girls and followed them into the darkness.
What I can't believe is that these two girls actually began to talk to him and that they let him get to the part of his pitch where he opened up his backpack. Although I didn't think he was necessarily dangerous, his behavior was strange. I decided to call ASU DPS, which responded quickly to the situation.
I wish more guys would report such suspicious behavior for the sake of girls who are walking alone on campus at night. Furthermore, I wish that girls would not: 1) walk alone at night or 2) talk to strange guys who approach them in the dark, asking to see student IDs.
Daniel R. Moody
Economics junior
