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THE GAMECOCK Opinion November 5, 1984 ? Page 9 1 A AT - - - waiter n By Justin lewis Let's clear away the stereotyj to choose Geraldine Ferraro, woman Vice President, as his ri courage to tell the American pe to hear, that taxes will have to country out of debt; this man has fought throughout his car* and abroad, challenging Ameri Her Declaration of Indepen "defeatist." As Vice President, tion, Walter Mondalc worked complishments were great. He I on the suffering of the boat pe< to pass Social Security financin and cost-saving deregulation. True, he is not flashy. He made commercials for GM. Bef he was involved in the political nesota manager of Harry Trui 1948 campaign. As a lawyer, nesota, as Senator and Vice P dedicated himself to service to ment work. Yes, in the Mondale admini and spend. That's what gover ministration, government has spending more than ever befo social services ? concentratir poorest and most defenseless budget has more than eaten up < with the Democratic tradition and stands for! A tradition tl government of the people, by I People who care about each otl ty, share each others' burdens, and progress. Ronald R By Donald Weaver One of the most unexpected tion has been the vast amount c Reagan. Throughout the count have demonstrated overwhelm administration in many areas o This surnrisins inmahnnt fn different '70s has puzzled man went through those years in coll planation for this phenomenon why college students should tomorrow. To begin with, many charges has been leveled at this new cc people today. We are accused o of putting our immediate needs whole and, even more ludicrou ministration because of a "fatl OF COURSE, when you 1 charges, you usually find a coll period of the '60s. Somehow, their "heir-apparents" support free enterprise and opportunity students today believe that government. The college student and yoi not everything in our society unlike our liberal predecessors order to change the system, or Only in a leadership position a change for the good of society, to many students of the '60s, v and economic change, without our slow-moving democratic pi Young people today, especi idealistic, but with a new sense term change, but we have thank to work toward these goals. T( look at two events which I beli< lege students today, and how t Reagan. In 1976, amid the hoopla o ourselves in a euphoric, patrioti ners and bands exhalted our gi day. Young people today remer Letter continued from page not the taxpayers of the count r 3. Many say Reagan has a ni< the fact that, today, twice as in as when Reagan took office. 4. After almost four years States suffered the worst trade d of robust economic health or s 5. Carter lost to Reagan bee ht*c;iii?it' nf ;uiv or < (For more than two decades, F norance have made him the bu Carter's answer to the Iraniai tion. Carter's negotiation ? hostages home, every one of tf to send warships and the Marin failure. In fact, Reagan saw o londale: i les. The man with the courage soon to be America's first jnning mate; the man with the :ople the truth we do not want : i r-:~i ut mi^cu, luniy, 10 oring me is no "wimp." The man who ser for human rights at home ca to live up to the promise of dence ? this man is no without courting media attenl hard and well, and his acFocused international attention }ple; he worked with Congress ig, strong minimum wage laws was never a moviestar; never ore he had reached voting age, process, as the southern Minman's victorious, poll-defying as Attorney General of Minresident, Walter Mondale has the people by making governistration, government will tax nment does. In Reagan's adbeen taxing and spending ? re. All the cuts have been in ig on the safety net for the ? and the bloated military ill the savings. What a contrast Walter Mondale understands lat we are the government: a :he people and for the people, ler, protect each other's dignijoin in each other's triumphs eagan: le: events in this presidential elec>f student support for President ry, young people from 16 to 24 ingly that they agree with the f economics and foreign policy, m the radical '60s and the iny in the media (most of whom lege). I will try and offer my ex, and with it an explanation of and will vote for Reagan of "inept political reasoning" >nservative shift among young if not understanding the issues, before the needs of society as a s, of accepting the present ad ler-figure" mentality. ook at who is making these ege graduate from that radical he or she cannot accept that the Grenada rescue, believe in and, most importantly, many less government is better ing person today realizes that ic fnir anH Annal U/\n/ni/a? of realism. We do want longfully been granted the patience ) explain this new realism, we ?ve had a great impact on colhis will explain their vote for f the Bicentennial, we found ause of the Iranian crisis, not strength attributed to Reagan Reagan's public gaffes and igu of jokes around the world.) 11 crisis was successful ncgotianot Reagan's ? brought the lem. Reagan's "negotiation," es to Lebanon, was a complete in embassy not only violated, working YES, WALTER MON ed special interests. But terests Reagan owes so n arms manufacturers, th< nuiuti y evangelists, wr besides their support foi from his policies is a Ic "special interests" tha thoughtful women, Blac people, the poor. . . . For me, working as a campaign, the greatest rc becoming friends with groups" as these. Repu homogeneous lot. Their slogan, "Bringii to it. But "back" to wh brought us a recession, tl what next? Walter Monc ing families lose their f Depression. He formed a human dignity, and his a ed by irresponsible eco respect? The free world 1 and America, with him a; as Russia and more errat talk with foreign studer Africa, though, the op porters think highly of R( "Back" to what? Man we're in a time warp. For poorer under Reagan, fi anti-discrimination regi dramatically cut legal s< breaks for segregated pri of the Voting Rights Act to enforce it. We shall n< ss gove a deep impression of ho\ THREE SHORT YE sionable age, these same held hostage. Every even tyrant who ridiculed oui morale to an all-time lov gloom spread, we found a solution. The Cart< stricken, unable to cope situation. rinany, a new cancnc hopes and a call to restori the fee world. And on ina was sworn in as our 40th ed 30 minutes later. Now, all of this is fin give a convincing argume plain why so many coll policies of the Carter-Mc So, in 1984, we find ou Mr. Mondale, who is aski who is also askine for fo I.I IUI1 UIIU VV|UUI. I lUVYt vtl , of the '60s, we realize that in le has to be inside the system, m we bring about constructive This remains in sharp contrast k ho demanded sweeping social realizing the implications on ally college students, are still c state. Everywhere flags, ban- i reat nation on its 200th birthnber that event wr>ll ?nH it loft 8 y? :e smile, but smiles don't alter any Americans live in poverty of Reaganomics, the United leficit in its history, hardly sign ound policy. WE HAVE had a glim] let us now look at the rec 1980, under the Carter-M cent. This year, under pr percent. In 1980, under 21.5 percent for the first President Reagan, the p unemployment has been are working than ever be new home construction < portantly, the amount c future growth, is up trc stable, profitable busine Mondale administration, tax increases ? helped t< recession in 40 years. C leadership of President restored to a pattern of g In the area of foreign p cept Grenada exemplifies Reagan and Mr. Mondalt After repeated requests but destroyed. And whil planned to do more tha Marine <*omr*r\imHc ii (this point brought out i Lebanon, more America other time since Vietnair Reagan said he went in encourage the Israelis to Israelis are still there, a money. This is strong lei There are a dozen more if Reaganites have looke horror to faulty argt Hollywood, flag and hea to make ! IDALE is supported by what are calllet's look as well at the special in nuch to. Multinational corporations, ' rich, military careerists, and rcaclat these groups have in common - Reagan and the benefits they reap >t more money and power than the t form the Democratic coalition: ks, organized workers, handicapped volunteer for the Mondale/Ferraro :ward has been meeting, working and people belonging to such "interest blicans by comparison seem a dull, ng America Back," does have a ring at? A sound economy? First Reagan len a recovery on borrowed money ? lale grew up in rural Minnesota, see arms, jobs, businesses in the Great commitment to let government serve dministration will not be characteriznomic tinkering. "Back" to world by and large thinks Reagan is an ass > Commander-in-Chief, as dangerous ic. (Travel, read the foreign press or its here if you doubt it.) In South ipressive, racist government's supjagan ? and fear a Mondale victory, y of us Americans are tired of feeling example, black people are drastically ind the Administration has relaxed ilations for federal contractors; srvices to the poor; supported tax vate schools; opposed the extension and refused to commit the resources Dt let them destroy the achievements irnment, sti v great our country could feel. ARS later, still at a very impresyoung people now found our nation ing, they were exposed to a third-rate r nation, and brought our country's v. As this sick feeling of malaise and ourselves looking to our president for ?r-Mondale administration seemed with such a delicate and precarious u iait biiicigtu, wini new nicety, new e America to its place as the leader of uguration day, 1981, Ronald Reagan President. The hostages were returne campaign literature, but does not nt today ? 1984. It does however exege students reject the worn, tired )ndale administration. rselves again with a decision between ing for a second chance, and Reagan, ur more years. pse of the previous administration ? ord of the present administration. In londale team, inflation was 14.2 peresident Reagan, it will be down to 4 Carter-Mondale, the prime rate hit time in U.S. history. In 1984, under rime rate is 12.75 percent. In 1984, cut drastically, and more Americans fore. New car sales are up, as well as and new home purchases. More im\ f n am/ ini/octmont a / iivh hi vvouuviu, a ivji ;mendously as businessmen sense a ss environment. Under the Carterthe policies they promoted ? huge o plunge our country into the worst )nly lately, under the steady, able Reagan, has the economy been ;rowth for all Americans. iolicy, perhaps no other incident ex> the difference between President from the Caribbean leaders to stop o Reagan knew in advance terrorists n sack our embassy and harass the id absolutely nothing to protect them nto the open during the debates). In ns were killed in combat than at any i! This is "strong leadership?" to Lebanon to negotiate for peace, to leave that "sovereign" state. But the ind he's still giving them guns and idership? issues, at least. It suffices to say that d at the facts, they have recoiled in intents, blind emotionalism and veil. To politics. Brian Graham Journalism graduate Ejovernmeni of the civil rights movement, to w oest energies and such people as M their lives. WALTER MONDALE was pa organizing the first civil rights d< leading the battle to integrate the M 1964 Democratic convention, wor! create the historic Voting Rights At mained true to its spirit, declaring public career than give up on civi concerns of women, workers, child our environment- arnn; nnntml am ? the atrocities being committed by th ment on Grenada, President Reaga U.S. forces to rescue the Ameri Grenada. In a quick, lightning s managed to secure the island befc hostage crisis. President Reagan demonstrate military might effectively and pr lives when fhreafeneH This fhant-i so-called "Vietnam hangover" of lately, after reading the polls, ha grudging support to the rescue. Ms. WE HAVE seen in the last foui weak, ineffective stewardship of ministration, to the proven, respect Reagan. I have tried in this essay young people support President R justified in feeling that way. Of course, much work remains iuiure ? arms coniroj, a oaiancea i privileged and a clean and safe envi Mr. Mondale has already had four and we have seen the results. On the other hand, President Re on the economy, in his foreign poli our country as a land of continued Many of you, like myself, will b first time in a Presidential electio voting booth, consider the records not be tempted by by the idealistic campaign, as they plead with yo another chance. Bear in mind, you \ ~ f U ~ C- I .J * ~ 1 Ul MIC 1ICC WUIIU, I1UI U MJllttl CApt President Reagan has restored o will, and most importantly, the opp to share in the American dream. W have a future secure with rights of dependence, if we are to bring a good. The choice you make tomorr than confusion and weakness, an< President Reagan has earned four vote tomorrow. Donald Weaver is president of \ST IrOUU^N^ ^ nWNKWMlbMIBt IJ v AGCU'TM:PMKl: H*' I AVmWMlMtMK \ v v rl llll NV\NUfMAIK\WH< V . v ,( ]1 f.vpt THIS VIClLfTt' Jfo'rt'/rl >\ uyam yyiQCc\ r~'.^ \ m t-in nJr t serve 'hich a generation gave its artin Luther King Jr. gave rt of that movement ? mionstration in nis state, lississippi delegation to the king as a Senator to help :t of 1965 ? and he has re: "I would rather lose my 1 rights." Civil rights; the ren, the disabled, the aged; J peace. On all these issues on the move with him are for all on the achievements achievements to go further and we who will bring him America forward. man who speaks for pro?aks for women and blacks ?le who have a sense of ica and in the world, for lies in empowering those at Walter Mondale's peoorful, ragged gang we are! i our thoughts and dreams - work together, pride and id in what she can become, it democracy will triumph >le most truly want and i not by military might but I more real. We are true our world for all they are love, for all people, that ? Democrats of (JSC. erica ic Marxist-Leninist governn on Oct. 25, 1983, sent in can students studying on trikc, U.S. Army rangers >re a repeat of the Iranian d that he would use our udently to save American fully, brought an end to the U.S. foreign policy. Only ts Mr. Mondale given his Ferraro-Zaccaro does not. r years a change from the the Carter-Mondale ad:ed leadership of President to explain why so many Leagan, and why they are to be done to secure our budget, help for the underironment for our children, years in the White House, agan stands by his record: cy, and in his desire to see opportunity and freedom, e voting tomorrow for the n. Before you go in that nf thp Iwn rand Hn promises of the Mondale u to give their candidate -vill be voting for the leader jriment. ur economy, our national lortunity for all Americans 'e as college students must freedom and economic inbout change for society's ow is between nothing less J leadership and strength, more years. He needs your USC College Republicans. ' 1HANK5. | JERKY! ! ^ y Walter Mondale and we who are determined to build a better future of the past. Not forgetting those ; and further back. Walter Mondale to victory tomorrow are bringing That is because Mondale is the gressive people everywhere. He spi and handicapped and poor peor solidarity with their own in Amer everyone who sees that our future who are without power now. Look pie and see his strength. What a col What songs we sing, how variegate< are ? anger at injustice, joy in oui hope in the promise of our nation ai Not fear nor hatred; we believe th? because democracy is what peof deserve, and that triumph will com* as we make democracy more anc patriots, we love our country and and all they can be. It is a caring demands to be put into action. Justin Lewis is a member of Youn} ronaer Ami