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Viewpoint > 4 Friday, April 25, 1986 GAMECOCKBMHBffiaHBiawnMBBHBtameBSHMnaHBnMHnBBHBnnHBmaMsssspMBNaainHHEMBSHHMEMH Hands Students shot in program to It's about time. The scheduled joining of hands across our continent to hpln thn hnnari; vip 111v iiuii^i j ailU I1U111CICS) in the United States is a long overdue gesture. The U.S. government supplies millions of dollars in military aid to other countries, and U.S. citizens have supplied famine relief to African drought victims through Live Aid, but relief or assistance to America's own homeless and hungry has been insufficient and sparse. But $80 to $100 million in aid for needy Americans is the goal of Hands Across America, which will come together May 25 when 6 million Americans join hands across 4,251 miles, from Los Angeles to New York. Money raised from the project will be used to build care centers and shelters for the homeless. Despite the fact that Hands Across America will come nowhere near South Carolina, USC students have the opportunity to participate. Most USC students are in a financial and societal position to help in this effort. Not to do so would be uncaring and an 'Honest guys, it'll be great/ Geraldo said Wednesday, when we left our hero, Jeff ''Shrews'' . Shrewsbury, he was passed out on (he floor of the newsroom. Seconds before, a second-rate ? no, make that 22nd-rate ? correspondent, Geraldo Rivera, and his stupid, if not mentally bankrupt, unemployed Chrysler asserrwiy workers burst in the door looking for former USC men's basketball coach Bill Foster's secret vault. "Who's in chargc here?" Geraldo asked through his cheezy mustache. "I'm in charge here," said former secretary of state A1 Haig, editing his sports story on the Lady Gamecock underwater BB- i stacking team. "What do you i want?" i "I'm famous, and I think that ii we tear down this wall with the Pi Kappa Alpha Carolina Girls I calendar on it, we'll find all sorts ] of nifty stuff that Foster sealed i up in there before he was sentenc- I ed to life at Northwestern for ; points evasion." i "NOOOOOOOOOOOO!" Shrews yelled, waking from his < lifeless condition on the carpet. ; "You can't destroy Mandy, not Miss June! I'd rather die than see I that!" Having said this, Shrews < abruptly grabbed a computer ter- i minal and attempted to put > Rivera on, or actually through, 1 the screen for one more appearance. 1 Unfortunately for all the 1 humans and breakfast cereals in 1 the cosmos, he was promptly t bopped over the hear! with hie t calendar. 1 Before any of us knew it, c Rivera had filled the room with 1 Caterpillar rental tractors, large cases of dynamite and a whole \ gaggle of hairstylists to care tor t his mustache. ' It is at this point in the story 1 that Tom Gatto, who asked not Send us a Express your likes and dislikes b ter to the editor or a guest editori l etters must be typed, double-s more than 300 words. Include yc dress, telephone number and whe reached for verification. Letters also should include whei student, staff or community m< editorials must be limited to 50< writers must corne to the newsro picture taken. jld participate help homeless act of disregard for those less fortunate, those who need our help. Before the transcontinental joining of hands May 25, numerous opportunities to be a part of this wide-scale relief endeavor are available. A $1 donation will buy a spot for your signature on a mural painted by Columbia artist Blue Sky. Because the chain of hand-holding Americans does not pass through Columbia, USC's Baptist Student Union organized the painting, which will be taken to Memphis, Tenn., as a link in the chain. The mural, which was painted by Blue Sky and students ThurcHnv will nn the Russell House patio from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 1-2. Commencement speaker Bill Cosby will be presented with a check for the money earned from the donations May 17. The money, expected to be $3,000, will represent USC's participation in the project. With the unified support of student groups, greeks and independents, this modest goal can certainly be surpassed. i ,v v ^77?\1wh:' $*>. ife ' I 1 Ed i Chamblissl to be directly quoted in this col- ' urnn, walked out of the room to ( find his paper airplane. 1 Nothing else really exciting ' happened for a while except for 1 one guy from Duke University discussing for two hours all three 1 of Foster's accomplishments during his reign there. Well, with four more inches left in this column, Rivera blew his little airhorn and announced that "with eight more minutes left in the show, we've found ( another basketball, and a 1978 , non-championship ring, but no kickback money, cheerleaders or | drugs. We must have been wrong about the sonar readings." Shrews snickered and was pro 7UIHJ uvj;pv.u uv^i U1C llCclU Willi i SAGA Schooner Fish sand- i vich. He passed out again, but ! vith a smile on his face, clutching ; lis beloved calendar to his chest. I After the commercial, Geraldo 1 ooked somewhat excited. 'We've received a phone call 1 Yom our sonar technicians! They 1 hink they might have found 1 iairy product mogul Sam f breakstone's secret cottage 1 :heese vault over in Jim Bob 1 ^oldupman's wardrobe closet." < Geraldo was led away in a 1 vhite canvas jacket with his arms t ied across his chest, yelling, ( 'Get Chambliss! He knows! \ -ie'll find it!" Oh my goodness. r letter y writing a let- The Gamecock al. letters a month by ipaced and no only be withheld >ur name, ad- pseudonyms are n< re you can be ther you are a The Gamecock r ember. Guest and guest editorial [) words, and returned. Send om to have a Gamecock, Drawe bia, S.C. 29208. Letters to th Portfolio back cover undermines all of USC To the editor: Is the photo on the back cover of the latest Portfolio an attempt at journalistic excellence? If so, they have failed in their attempt. I cannot understand how the nhotn wa? even chosen to appear. There is so much that this university and its students have to offer. We are working so hard to upgrade our standards in all areas. Why undermine everything being done by printing an immoral and degrading photo? The photo greatly offended me not only because I am a Christian, but also because 1 am a woman and a student. This picture does an injustice to every student on this campus, whether they know it or not. Hey, Portfolio, give us more credit than that. I know I am not the only student that was enraged by the photo, and I encourage these people to voice their opinion. Let us not com promise any longer. We are not to sit by while this magazine distributes garbage to the students. We can do something about it. Your voice :an make a difference. 1 also appeal to President Holderman and the Alumni Association to get involved in this matter. It may not seem like a big deal to some people, but if we compromise on this issue what will be next? I believe we all want a school we can be proud of. Our integrity is the real issue here. Think about it. Kathleen Burns Broadcast journalism senior Solutions are found in diplomacy, not bombs To the editor: It is so disheartening to find within the realms of this educational institution ? where students of whatever major are taught to take a rational, logical approach to academic problems presented before them ? that a strong Rambo element cxis's among us. I refer of course to the latest display of antiLibyan sentiment ? the infamous "Kill Khadafy!" banner to the right of Bates [-louse. It seems that anti-American fervor generated in Libya, comparing Reagan to Hitler, and cynically referring to the White House as the "Dark House" is equally match:d, if not superseded, by the anti-Libyan lysteria in the States. wholrhmnpHlv cnr?r?r?r_ ing the government's views that the "mad log" Khadafy is mad, bad and must go, by 'iolent tactics if necessary. But at what cost? As well we know, because the American aids upon so-called "surgical targets" were i - B?t ,SC Prm Aj Fall 19 hditor in win print no more than two Marisa J. the same writer. Names will Managing I by special exception, and 3t allowed. _ , Copy l)f?ik Linda Tay Assistant C eserves the right to edit letters Buddy Mc s, both of which will not be News Edito letters to: Editor, The Juliet Naa r A, Russell House, Colum- //o/'lSr/J/o! Paula Wei " * ? 'XBBSijljP'' ^r ^ H A t^M H r jUgi/ ifflf 4\ Afl \? ^b Jfl Mfc^ 1 iiirttmS IRLL T e editor not 100 percent accurate, that more innocent lives have been lost, more blood fruitlessly shed. Already, two British lives and one American life have been taken in retaliation to the bombings; violence has never stopped a terrorist before and it will not stop him now. It simply provides a fertile bed upon which terrorism thrives. Furthermore, - this weekend's reports of thousands of people in West Germay, Italy and yes, even Great Britain, going onto the streets and vehemently condemning the American bombing tactics, bears testimony to Western disapproval of U.S. actions. The "mad dog's" position has been? strengthened, not weakened. The United u. States, not the Libya, because of last Monday's actions, has emerged in world opinion as the reckless bully-boy. We all know from our own neighborhood and high school experiences, that "pushing your weight about" to "kick ass" in order to show "who's the boss" and state that you're not going to "take any crap" from anybody sooner or later stimulates hitter rmpnoe .V?v..ev. Libya had been the irritable thorn in neighborhood relations, but now the tables have been turned, and the vicious cycle goes on. How many more lives are to be lost? Be they American or Libyan, one is one too many. I plea with you all to stop, to think and to urge the government not to perpetuate this violent approach to international problems, but for the government to return to the negotiating tables and to try, and keep on trying, to reach a diplomatic solution the problems. All it needs is more patience, and more effort by all concerned. Let's have America emerge as the courageous hero, not by use of force, but by siezing the initiatives at the conference table and to reach solutions not with tornedo^ nnr 1 I <1 Morinoc , , ..w. ^ TI-.III1VO, UUI Willi LUIllpromising talks arid ultimately a hand shake of agreement. Craig Stephenson History, junior Terrorism is never an excusable option To the editor: I would like to respond to the letter in Monday's Gamecock about American support of Israel being the cause of terrorism. I agree with Mahmoud Salem that the core of the problem is in the Middle East. However, that is where I stop. The problem doesn't start with the Palestinians. The problem is the Palestinians. Israel in biblical times was called Canaan. She had no definite hr?rH#?rc In ?v?n ioia- c?? - Ill HIV I/4V3, 1-ll^iailU gained control. They never established any firm borders, either. They were mandated to carry out the Balfour Declaration in 1919. As the Jews began to immigrate to the land from Europe, they established small working =- The Gam< h|ff Business Kditor Phologr Porto Maria Fratus Ray Gr 1./lllnr Viewpoint Kdltor ? _ . /issman Carl Dawson Sean K* Spotlight Editor Senior P Ed Chambliss David I lor ifT1 MHor* ^seph u r Stephen Guilfoyle c . . opy Desk Chief patrkk Jem ^"'"r 1 utre c . r... kd Bot Sports Lditor Art Rn r John Boyette er Assistant Sports Editor Sharon ews Mi tors Jeff Shrewsbury Amy L d Datebook Editor Roni B 'hinxton Laurie Rhoden Joanne ^jkj^ffffff -%v A I i i , J bodies of an internal government. As time progressed, Jews all over the Eastern world were persecuted or expelled from their homelands. The world finally saw this atrocity emerge with the reality of the ^ Holocaust in World War II. One-third of the Jewish population perished in it. This caused a desperate need for Jews to flee to the "promised land." After the war, England couldn't handle the pressure building in Palestine. They gave the problem to the newly formed United Nations, who voted a two-thirds majority for the partition of Western Palestine. Thus, on May 15, 1948, Israel was declared -an independent state. The Arabs rejected this ^..Dartition. Local Arahc anH th p nrmiAc nf ^ _ . _ _r ?IIV Ml (IIIVO v/l |l W '"'MP Arab states took up arms and attacked Israel. She was victorious. The armistice lines of 1949 became the borders for all states involved for the next 19 years. Since then, Israel has proven herself numerous times as a responsible, democratic state. The Jews never "took" land from anyone. They bought whatever they could. They even gave the Arabs six chances to dominate Palestine, but they refused to compromise. For the record, the six chances were: the m Balfour Declaration of 1919, the British- 3 proposed mixed legislature, Mussa Alami and G. Antonius' refusal of Ben-Gurion's Jewish autonomy with economic assistance in 1936, the Peel Commission report of 1938 and the n -r Time rapci UI IfJV. Now, after four military defeats, the Arabs have a change of opinion. Israel won her territory through diplomacy and a desire to be free ? the same way America was established. As for American-Arab relationships, well, . ? amazing we even bother to talk to them. For instance, the Arabs of Iran burned our flag, took and held us hostage, and terrorized Americans. For what? A religious lunatic who kills his own kind at the expense of his followers. The Saudis don't really care about America. We are the No. 1 user of their oil. We will defend the Persian Gulf for them. Yet A L mcy win took our economy to make a quick buck. King Hussein is insignificant. The Syrians hide behind Lebanese terrorism. Finally, the nicest Arab nation, Egypt, jerked us around recently with the Achille Lauro incident. It looks like our only real friend in the ^ Middle East is Israel. Lastly, let's talk terrorism. In Mahmoud Salem's letter, he wrote, "Terrorism is the only option available to many Palestinians." Bull! Terrorism is murder. Murder is a crime. Crimes such as these are committed by ignorant, weak-minded, senseless, inhumane people. Murder is never an excusable last resort. Just because you're a Palestinian doesn't make a bit of difference. Wrong is wrong, and the criminals should be brought to ^ustice* Randall Krawcheck Biology, sophomore _______ j aphy Editor Kathy Lewis on berg Tracy Mixson t Photography Kditor Fred Steppe : Adviser ' hotographers Bill Rogers Dotson Director Garnett, Jr. Bill Clements Reporters Production han Lewis Covington erke Mark Armstrong Coste Advertising Manager )elPo Margaret Michels ^ lea Kayne Student Advertising Manager 9 ' Korth Kelli Freas _________ ^