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Reagan helps Soviet goals To the editor: Ail issue pleading for consideration by thoughtful conservatives and, judging from a re cent debate, less thoughtful USC College Republicans, is this one: Is it possible that President Reagan is an unwitting agent of Soviet aims? Consider these: No. 1: He has offered to donate the Strategic Defense Initiative ("Star Wars") to the Soviet Union. At present, the United States relies upon a nuclear "triad" of land-based missiles, nuclear-armed submarines and jet bombers to counter superior Soviet conventional forces. With two space shields in place, Soviet tanks ? outnumbering ours ? could roll about with considerable impunity. To catch up with Soviet ground superiority will require an additional buildup of our conventional forces at a cost of hun dreds of billions of dollars. This expense, along with the trillion or more spent on SDI alone, would not foster economic prosperity throughout our land. No. 2: President Reagan's attempt to destabilize the Niearaguan government has helped the Sandinistas more than it has hurt them. Before President Reagan authorized the mining of Nicaraguan harbors and the funding for the Contra guerrillas, the Sandinista regime was highly unpopular and likely to collapse by itself. After the president's actions, support for the regime galvanized ? in much the I ? Watch for the Hoi: '' Ytf WZ Wednesday r\~~u <t i 1. Ar-'T l^LdJLl 4> 1 *jL $2.25 Bai J No Cover i Corner of Lady and Gc Bai Loiiei Class, GetDollan $ qkoo *t3 fL# Off the Retail I'riic $ onoo ?jk II Off the Retail Price Ai t Now! Offer Expires: De (jet your Balfour ring at a sp The University Wednesday, Thur? Dec. 4, 5, 6th $15.00 D< Balfour^, No one remembers same way support for Castro solidified after the Bay of Pigs operation. No. 3: President Reagan's military support of the Ferdinand Marcos dictatorship in the Philippines has encouraged communist guerrillas there. In 1981, Vice PrptiHpnl Rncti ?? ? " * * ? . UU.11I, III U IUU.11 LU IVIill cos, stated, "Sir, we love your adherence to democratic principles." Debating Walter Mondale, President Reagan characterized the opposition to Marcos as "communistoriented." Because political assassination and suspension of habeas corpus have become normal in the Philippines, most of the opposition to Marcos is not communist. It has grown among businessmen, students, teachers, labor unions and religious leaders who dislike communism as much as they dislike Marcos. On the other hand, the communist guerrillas, the New People's Army, have grown from a few thousand when Reagan assumed office to their present strength, estimated in a recent Newsweek to be as many as 15,000. Clearly, Marcos' despotism serves as fine recruitment propaganda among the extremists; unfortunately, the ex tremists have more guns than those hoping for a return to democracy. No. 4: President Reagan's handling of Soviet defectors. In the case of a solitary Soviet merchant seaman who attempted to dcfcct twice, failed twice, and now faces certain harsh punishment, President Reagan declined to use the might of his office to help the man. It is possible that the Reagan administration sought not to embarrass the iday Gift Guide Con ,LD Night r, Dec. 4th 5 Vodka Drinks r Brands No Membership Ifour ^OffNow! When you buy any men's or women's 14 karat gold Balfour College King. When you buy any men's or women's 10 karat gold Balfour College King. cember 6th, 1985 ecial savings at: Bookstore sday & Friday 9:00-4:30 ?posit liege Class Rings in so many ways. ' ' t/ "Star Wars Defense System Director James Abrahamson Soviets before the Geneva summit, a meeting that produced little anyway. Had President Carter behaved similarly, private citizen Reagan would have foamed at the mouth. In the case of the KGB's Yurchenko, at best the CIA mismanaged a Soviet defector; at worst the organization may have been fooled by a triple agent. The agency hasn't even the guile to act unembarrassed. No. 5: In the past two years, at least 15 federal employees have been arrested or indicted for spying. For an administration that vowed to put teeth back into the CIA and other intelligence gatherers, it appears that an uncommon number of these teeth have been sunk into its own butt. Where is the outcry from national-sccurity-minded conservatives? In the 1950s, whole careers were made by Republicans, such as Joseph McCarthy and Richard Nixon, who chased supposed spies. We've got a surplus of real ones now, but ling December 9! 1 At i' COLI upper level between J.C Rich'* Oepa PHC not one Republican wants to run for office on the issue. On the whole, regrettably, it appears that the Soviets have much to be thankful for, because a chief promoter of Soviet aims is President Reagan himself. With enemies like the United States, the Soviet Union doesn't need friends. Paul Perkins Journalism senior Greek merger has problems To the editor: Although our president of the Student Government approves of the merger planned to take effect in 1986, there are many greeks, both black and white, who oppose it. We do acknowledge the potential positive results of the merger. The potential was evident at the forum sponsored by the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity that discussed the misconceptions of greek organizations. Because of the overall participation of the PanHellenic Council, the Panhcllcnic Association and the IntrafraterCAROLINA WOMEN'S CLINIC Prcgnancy testing by urine or blood Abortion Counseling and Services with frrr mrrlir:itir?nc All methods of birth control: Pill. IUD. Diaphragm available VD. Herpes testing and treatment Pap test and other female problems All contacts strictly confidential, we care about you 3224 Millwood Ave. Across from Drcher M.S. 803-256-0128 j I : .mm ' jjkdm, - MRBt bMMWi ; hf msmMm wd mm TONE 111 JMBIA MALL mall entrance JS I Penney end <F|#^ Tj\ rtment Stores Wm%MW 10-9 M-Sat. IM 1:30-6:00 Sun. j )NE 788-9538 I nity Council, this forum was a success. We do, however, fail to see how positive results can negate the negative ones. We also fail to realize how our situation can be compared or related to the one in South Africa. At USC, there is no institutionalized system of segregation based on race. Greeks are not denied privileges such as block seating and the use of campus facilities because of the color of their skin. It can be argued that black greeks do not always receive the opportunities white greeks do, for various reasons ? for example, housing ? but that is another issue. Greeks, both black and white, are recognized as legitimate organizations at USC. The initial reason for the division of the greeks was not only because blacks felt their needs were not being met, but also because of financial matters. There are still financial concerns today. How can black and white greeks exist under one council when some white greek organiza tions have social budgets that double the total budget of the Pan-Hellenic Council? Then there is the question of Jgfa "Need Ext ! $20.00 On Fii j Twice A Wei $" d* <i* $ $ i | COLUMBIA PL^ 1916 Taylc 1 Columbia, South I 1 rt Phone 25 I <?8 OPEN 7 J ] "Bring this Cou I Hi i LIKE k 1 ' 8 O I DOWNTOWN I Ml? FIVE POINTS * 2002 Qr*?ne 8 10-8 M, W, Th, 10-6 Sat. Closed Tues. ai FOR HAIR PHONE 799-02 ^ , o representation. How will black greeks effectively voice their concerns when they make up approximately one-fourth of the greek population? Kevin Hall, president of the Intrafraternity Council. stated in the forum that "they (white greeks) will never take away those things important to black greeks." How can we safe ly assume that when we arc no longer here, this promise will be carried out? Intergration is understandable, but assimilation is unacceptable. These are a few of many concerns faced by greeks. Considering that the merger will take place regardless of what we do, there is no need to fight the inevitable. What we need to do is channel all our efforts toward the merger to maximize the positive aspects and minimize the negative ones. Wc as greeks must remember that A it is a privilege for us as an organization on the campus of USC, and that we must utilize this advantage to the best of our ability. 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