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Page 6 ? September 12, 1984 Opinion THE GAMECOCK Mondale deficit meritorious in i There are several words for Walt ^l??: i.?* i i- - - 1-m uiidiiiaLiuii nun lie 1 uny iiuenus ic he is elected president: audacity, tei pah, nerve. The words could also be program he unveiled Monday for federal deficit. There was a time when no Candida fice would dare say he planned to r alone promise to. Those days are gom the federal deficit has exploded to $ estimated by the Congressional Bud; fiscal year 1984. His plan has its good points, such bulk of the tax increases at wealth middle-income Americans. And Mo plan to invade Social Security a hf'tlplitw whlfh c;i\;c \i;rvnM Kn Vturt WVI.VIIIM IIIVII I IV .JUJ J ?* V/UIU UV I 111 I I need it most. He also plans to cut det by $25 billion over several years, stres preparedness while eliminating procurement. ? Best of all, the plan will focus education, science and technology, frastructure improvements and on otl and ? in conservative, fiscally min cost-effective areas of government. But Mondale's plan, with its vagu timistic assumptions, shows that he i \.iau muit man ctiiyuiiiig The plan depends on lots of mone through something Mondale calls "b ment." This sounds like the 1980 vers Reagan, who called for cutting go\ getting it "off people's backs." Eqi the curiously roundabout scheme agriculture outlays. So is the way in v tor agriculture subsidies will be re< creasing farm income.* Another part of the plan says that ditures can be reduced largely fc hospital and doctors' costs. Good luc UCeU 11. Mondale is also banking on cooper Federal Reserve Board to help prt billion in tax increases from slowing That's a big assumption. Such optimism rambles throughoui plan, particularly in the provision foi money from economic growth, wf says will bring in $17 billion. Mondale is finally addressing thi blem, which voters find important, poll conducted by The New York Tit pviv-vm kj i iiiv i v3|junutius :>cliu nicy must be raised to reduee the defieit, 2 said they thought any president elect who he is, will have to raise taxes deficit. Mondale's plan may, at least in ph fer littlf from nnp Rpaoan himc^lf rr But unlike the president, Mondale There's only one word for that: acti< Gamecock Editor in Chief David Hill Managing Editor Leslie J. Ounson Copy Desk Chief Ron Brackett Copy Editor News Editor John Demer Copy Editor Asst. News Editor Ann Farmer Copy Editor Entertain. Editor Marisa Porto Copy Editor A * r?? cj:?? p o r _i. H5M. cm. cuiiui ousaii rauw i>upy cuiiur Sports Editor Andrew Miller Copy Editor Asst. Sports Editor Tracy Mixson Photo Editor Mary Ann Hollis General Manager Asst. Photo Editor Jennifer Wooten Ad Manager Copy Editor Susan Llewellyn Production Mana Copy Editor Hal Hewell Graduate Assists Copy Editor Lynn Cusick Adviser Newsroom 777 7181 Advertising Business Office 777 3888 Production The Gamecock welcomes letters and guest editorials. All letti must be typewritten, triple spaced on a 65 space line. Letters should be no longer than 300 words and guest editc to one newsworthy subject no longer than four typed pag editorials MUST be signed with the writer's name, telephon dress, class standing or faculty position and major. Pseudon^ but the writer's name may be withheld upon request if the ci We reserve the right to edit guest editorials and letters. Address letters and columns to: Opinion Page Editor, Game Columbia, S C. 29208. plan nt6nt ler productive ded terms - WftWU, 1 eness and op- ?________ s still a politiy being saved fonCofnRonald 06811 Of Stl /ernment and Jally vague is To the Editor: for eutting Many Carolina students ha /hich the need pressed a desire to obtain mort hv ln_ P|C,? information regarding th ^ state law that raises the leeal dr age. This letter provides a c health expen- overview of this topic. I hope yc >y containing find it helpful in understanding k Fritz* you'll related changes in campus life. On May 29. 1984. Gov. R . Riley signed a bill raising tht at ion With the drinking age for beer and wine, jvent his $85 State of South Carolina it is no the economy. 1 Unlawful tor any person un vcurs ui age mrougn ueeemo t the Mondale l984" ,and and" 2,(^'frs ?r a?eh ning January 1. 1985, to purch getting more possess beer, wine or any rich Mondale fermented beverage. Th e ma: penalty is a fine of $100. ? deficit pro- 2. Unlawful for any person t judging bv a chase bcer' winc or any J ? . .r termented beverage and serve it T1 S. rltty-tWO jt to anolhcr person who thought taxes lawfully buy the beverage. Th< tnd 75 percent imum penalty is a fine of $100 ed, no matter prisonment for 30 days, to shrink ihf? 3' anV P"*>" beer, wine or any other ferr beverage to a person under 19 tl lilosophy, dif- December 31, 1984, and un< light produce. beginning January 1, 1985. Th< has a plan. imum penalty is a fine of $200 a prisonment for 60 days. 4. Unlawful for any person to i> beer, wine or any other feri I beverage cannot be lawfully s knowingly give false informatic cerning his or her age for the p of purchasing beer or wine. Th imum penalty is a fine of $100 Cat Harrison prisonment for 30 days. / n Please note: The legal age I Laura Dannhardt , , Maria Ferrara Purchase, possession and consul Crystal Chapman of distilled spirits remains at 2 Kip Bolts aSc* i s policy regarding the j Ron Emler sion and consumption of beer, \ Doug Trueblood ? iger Mark McEwan int Ron Buchanan It is the intention of the Mark Ethridge Jr. ., i i r? r Alcohol Policy to encourag ?777^2833 0n'V ^Ut alSO TeSp ble behavior regarding the ers and guest editorials of alcoholic beverages. trials snouia do nmnea bs. Letters and guest ? e number, mailing ad any other fermented beverage h rms are unacceptable, changed to reflect the directive: rcumslances warrant. new jaw |t js the intention of tl Alcohol Policy to encourage n cock, Drawer A. USC, lawful, but also responsible b J regarding the use of al< . SUWOSfc t&KfcSNT KSAU.Y Letters ,.J j._ aI! -I Liuenis outlines aic beverages. ^e c\- The attitudinal and behavioral tran; com- sition to the lawful consumption of e new alcoholic beverages, which applies to inking all citizens of the State of South :oncise Carolina, will be best accomplished on >u also campus through the continuation of i some our intensive alcohol education program. Students make the personal ichard choice regarding their use of distilled ' legal spirits, beer and wine. However, at In the ider 19 Student input will continue to begin- be valuable in promoting a a<Mher smo?th transition to the new <imum policy and in developing prudent alcohol education and enforce?J!ucr ment policies and procedures. or give cannot Carolina such a choice must be both - max- lawful and responsible. or im- In terms of the USC Alcohol Policy, one difference is the change to an to sell older, legal drinking age. Another manented jor change is the requirement that Trough anyone attending an event at which ier 20 alcoholic beverages are served must be e max- of the legal age to drink. In recent nd im- years, in some states and with increasing frequency, the event sponsor has whom been held lirthle wh#?r#? nn >,~? >>vi v mii uuuvia^i' nented person is served alcoholic beverages old to and/or a critical incident occurs. Thus, in con- this policy restraint was designed to urpose assist those who may sponsor an activie max- ty where alcoholic beverages are served orin enforcing the legal drinking age. The full text of the Alcohol Policy is or l"e found in the Carolina Community. tnption Copies of the Carolina Community 1 years may obtained from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs in posses- the Russell House University Union, vine or Students living in residence halls and certain recognized student organizaIIQP tions have more detailed requirements Uou which amend the alcohol policy for o nnt cr?/?iol 1/? q nui wv,u. umivhics. iuu are sirongiy urged to consult with your Residence Hall lOnSI* staff or the Student Activity Center in } USG l^e Russell House to determine what special procedures are required for registration or sponsorship of social events. ; During the fall semester, an A'johol ac hann Policy Advisory Committee, comprish^USC CC* USC students, administrators, K . health officials and law enforcement , . representatives, will meet to recomenavior mend to annmnrioto . w Mp|/a ui/l l(UV UIIIVCI Miy (1U?o noiic nunistrators further revisions of the Si V-' rrr;itnitnaitinn;;, a m "v* ft w( v* ???r? oho! policy USC Alcohol Policy. Student input will continue to be valuable in promoting a smooth transition to the new policy and in developing prudent alcohol education and enforcement policies and procedures. The Alcohol Policy Advisory Committee will also serve as an educational conduit to the Carolina Community, alerting individuals and organizations through campus forums to the numerous and significant ramifications of this new law. The change in the lawful drinking age is certain to have an effect on student life at Carolina. Student life may be further effected since the drinking age will probably be raised to 21 years of age within the next two years. It is our hope that a healthy and responsible social atmosphere can continue to exist on campus. Things are going to hi* Hiflprpnl Kut ...HI ' - .v.vui, t'Ul UH.IV. Will ut" alU|JiC social activities and lots of ways to have fun. If you are interested in the many clubs, organizations, or other Things are poind to be dif ferent, but there will be ample social activities and lots of ways to have fun. leisure time activities available to USC siuuents, you may contact the Student Activities Center or the Carolina Program Union in the Russell House for more information. If in the future you need more information regarding the new state law or the new University Alcohol Policy, please contact the USC Campus Alcohol Project at 777-6688, or visit the office in the West Wing of the Russell House. Additionally, if at any time you feel you have an alcohol related problem, please feel free to contact a substance abuse counselor in the Counseling and Human Develop ment Center, 777-5223, for a confidential appointment. We have faith and trust that you will comply with these state laws and university policies. Dennis Pruitt Vice President for Student Affairs <. : f: ?* ?*. ?* ? ?' ? , f; f f ?} a 5 m **,v? v* 5?s s > *v