Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Draft reg necessai during President Carter's proposal to re draft is a grave but necessary move from the Soviet Union. Since the draft was discontinued d military manpower has suffered gr discouraged minority groups and Defense experts believe our land protect our vital interests worldwide MANDATORY MILITARY servic the American public prior to its en< terest groups have recently spoken the proposal itself. Although the prospect of required one for the majority of young pec essential step for the protection of ol Already, opponents of the draft Y congressional opposition and teach-i Student groups have strongly voiced the ghost of Vietnam in an effort t public. Congress, however, has overw registration proposal. The President has proposed regij under current selective service gu the ages of 18 and 26. Those in thi Americans. The White House anno will decide by Feb. 9 whether to process. PERHAPS UPON re instatemei some alterations may be required tc It will be interesting to see the re supporters if the President makes pi Russia is posing a dangerous th States must meet this danger throug military force, as President Carter \ Those who are opposed to serving should be willing to suffer the cot intervention throughout the worl "Americans." WAR IS a horrible experience, b since the beginning of time. Our c< and strong if we are to exist as a fre< Continuing the military draft, or been inevitable in the light of this co Americans who support our way sacrifice to defend it. President Ca make, but it stresses the serious rc world ready for war. CjamecQck ; "* ^Founded 1 908 Tom Travis Editor in Chief Brian Duncan . Copy Desk Chief Michael Gooding Neyvs Editor Brett Priedlander . . Sports Editor James Rokosny . Enteitainment Editor Robert Anai!. . Graphics Editor Janet Gibson Editorial Page Editor Cylmda Calyeit Wire Editor Mark . Assistant News Editor j Steve Assistant Sports Editor Jeffrey CluinMrv, Assistant Entertainment Ed. Carl . Graduate Assistant Anthony tiray Advertising Managor Bill Outlaw General Managor Wiiliain Tinsley . Production Manager Mark Ethfidge Jr Adviser Newsroom: 7 77-7181 Advertising. 7 7 7-4249 Business Office: 7 77 3888 Sole reproduction rights granted to the Associated Press. All other material contained herein may not be reprinted without the permission of the editor Opinions expressed in the Gamecock ;iro those, if signed, of the writer and. if unsigned, of the senior editorial staff V J ;istration ry move' ; crises instate registration for the military to meet the mounting threat of war uring the Nixon administration, our eatly. Our current Army consists of 1 disillusioned lower-class whites, forces are vastly insignificant to re came under heavy criticism from i in this country, and now many inout against both the President and military service is not an attractive >ple in this country, it may be an ir democratic way of life. lave announced plans for protests, ns on college campuses this spring, their anti-draft sentiments, raising o gain support from the American 'teJmingly voted to support the itration, not an actual draft, which idelines would affect men between is age group total about 16 million unced last week that the President include women in the registration it of the selective service system ) include female fighting troops. action of Equal Rights Amendment rovisions for women. reat to the world, and the United jh "all means necessary," including las suggested. their country in times such as these lsequences of unchallenged Soviet d and forfeit their title of true ut it has been part of world culture >untry must be militarily prepared J people. at least registration for such, has untry's declining military presence, of life should be willing to make a rter's decision was a difficult one to >le the United States must play in a Op inion Letters The Gamecock welcomes letters from its readers All letters must he typewritten and triple spaced on a 65-space line and should be a maximum of :MMi words. letters must be signed with the writer's correct name, telephone, mailing address, class standing and major Pseudonyms are unacceptable, hut the writer's name may be withheld by request if circumstances warrant We reserve the right to edit letters for space andstyle Address letters to Campus Opinion. The Gamecock. Drawer A. IJSC. Columbia. S C. 29208. I * ? # y^oiiimns , In an effort to increase reader input into future issues, the ( umrciH k offers a weekly guest column Columns must l?e limited to one newsworthy subject and must foe no more than four typed pages. All columns must foe typewritten and triple spaced on a 65-space line All facts must l?e accurate The editorial page editor reserves the right to reject any column for any reason and edit for space, content, style and accuracy Columns must foe signed with correct name, address, telephone, major ;ind class standing or faculty position. Address columns to (Juesl Column. The <<aniecock Itmwrr A IJSC. Columbia. S ( 29JOS ^y~ hi 1ft AIm Not all ( Izoc To the Editor: In response to Mr. Fancher's letter, I feel I must state my own opinion. Mr. Fancher, I have to ask you one question. Are the Greeks the only people on campus who wear the clothes you mentioned? If you decide it would be beneficial to investigate this question, I think you will find the answer to be "no" as well as the fact that a large number of Greeks do not even own a pair of khakis, an Iznri shirt or riooksiders. To address your opinion of where to place the blame of drink spilling at football games, I will state one fact: Greeks are not the only people who spill drinks, alcoholic or otherwise. I think it is very unfair to put the blame of a frequently occuring accident on Greeks influence campus TO THE EDITOR: Alter reading Mr. rancher s 'con ignorance which he has displayed ? dependent students on campus. Your descriptions of fraternity p< They are also typical of people sporti people turned down by fraternities. What fascinates us is Fancher's i Greeks are the only people who sj statement seems rather absurd to sa Incidentally, we would like to kno^ etiquette at the Horseshoe Living E> Amy Vanderbilt? We doubt it. Spi constitute proper etiquette! Finally, if "the less you see of Gr< rallies, Tiger Burn, Homecoming p any other Greek-sponsordd activities Hay Stenner psychology senior Independent Letters Greeks own 7 ~W //? n i one easily identifiable group ? such as the Greeks. I also do not appreciate being separated from the label "Carolina student" because I am a Greek. I have the right to attend any football game and live anywhere on campus eligible because I am first a Carolina student, and secondly a Greek. If you think it would be beneficial to eliminate the Greeks from Carolina, then you must not care for Carolina. By losing the Greek support, there would be a lot less football spectators to see the end of the game. You would see much less community interest and involvement by Carolina students, and the student elections would be decided upon by only a handful of >major V e in many activities tribution," we are appalled at the ^nd the noor renrespntntinn nf in. iople are unfair and stereotypical, ing limited mental capacity, and/or jncanny ability to presuppose that till drinks at football games. That y the least. w if his "formal training in drinking cperience" is a coursfe accredited by inng a arinK on yourself does not eeks, the better" please avoid: pep arades, Cockfest, rush parties and Pete Roy marketing senior Sigma Chi fraternity member khakis, ers7 voters, rather than by the approximated figure of ten percent. Mr. Fancher, I think you need to open your eyes and look behind the bad publicity the Greeks receive. The Greeks do have wild parties which are always heard about, but we also support many campus and community philanthropic projects which are never heard about. Please think about your opinion to eliminate a group of very involved and dedicated Carolina students. I feel it will be only fair for you to judge us after you have seen all aspects of Greek life. Coleman Floyd biology education junior S JTO/^l I I j USL, has good points To the Editor: We are writing not to complain or acknowledge our dislike for anything around USC, but to point out our appreciation for USC. f Here at USC, there are a variety of activities to get into, ranging from varsity football to mountain climbing. f We also think we have one of the best-looking campuses around. We have been to a few other college camouses in this region of the nation, and not one of them seems to be as beautiful as our campus. This campus is almost always kept very clean. Everyday workers pick up trash or trim shrubbery. Probably the thing we like most about USC is the people ? the women, in particular. Sometimes a few people around here cause trouble, but the student body as a whole is good. This school does have its setbacks, but who cares? Wendell Richardson Jeffry Summers freshmen