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Wednesday, September 30, 1987 THE GAMECOCK ^
AMY DELPO Editor in Chief
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j PAULA WOJTOWICZ Beat Editor
Deceit
CIA director secret nlnts:
casts pall on U.S. integrity
CIA Director William Casey is dead, but a legacy of murder
Q and deceit still remains.
In a new book by renowned Watergate reporter Bob Woodward
entitled Veil: The Secret Wars of the CIA, it is revealed
that Casey actively took part in an attempt to murder a key
figure in Middle East terrorism.
Casey's original plan was to train and arm small units of
foreign nationals to wage pre-emptive strikes against terrorists,
disabling or killing them. Woodward reports that Ronald
Reagan knew about Casey's plan and supported it because of his
weakened position after attacks on American facilities in Beirut,
Lebanon.
The next most important Dart of Casev's nlan
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to keep it a secret and keep the operation from being traced to
either the CIA or the United States. Only those who had to
know would know.
Surprisingly, Casey's plan found ill favor within the CIA
itself. John McMahon, Casey's deputy, was highly opposed to
^ the plan. McMahon said the CIA was in the business of intelligence,
not killing.
With this dissension from McMahon and a gradual slowdown
of effort on behalf of CIA regulars, Casey decided to pursue a
route that would remove himself and the Reagan administration
from the shadow of accountability cast by the CIA and
Congress.
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^asey operated with the Saudis, particularly Prince Bandar
bin Sultan, and set up a plan to assasinate Sheik Mohammed
Hussein Fadlallah, the militant leader of Hezbollah, or Party of
God, in Beirut. They agreed to deny their parts if it leaked; they
agreed on money; but most of all they agreed that Fadlallah,
who was reponsible for the Beirut attacks, must die.
Ultimately, men were hired to put together a large amount of
explosives, and other men were reponsible for finding a car and
knowing where Fadlallah would be at a certain time. The end
a result of all of Casey's and Bandar's nefarious shenanigans was
^ carnaee.
Unnecessary carnage.
On March 8, 1985, an explosives-rigged car was driven about
50 yards away from Fadlallah's high-rise home in Beirut. After
the car exploded, 80 people were dead. 200 were wounded. i
Fadlallah walked away from the blast unscathed.
Afterwards, his followers hung a "MADE IN USA" banner
across the wrecked building. ,
This is just further example of the United State*' *r?H
inept policies when it comes to delicate matters such as terrorism
and defense. Innocent people died to kill one person, and that
one person walked away unharmed. It is a shameful state of affairs
when a country as powerful as ours stoops to such a barbaric
level.
Casey and Reagan, who cannot totally escape blame for this,
^ are examples of people who have their hearts in the right place,
w but not their heads. Actions such as these will only continue to
make matters worse in the Middle East. \
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skeletons out of Casey's closet. But organizations such as the s
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weed out one man. ?
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East hate us so and consider us the Great Satan. This is why. y
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Linking NAACP to 1
It was really thoughtful for the Athenian ????????????
Literary and Debating Society to have a debate
about racism as it did this past week. A
But it was ludicrous to focus the debate on fl
whether or not the NAACP is a racist organization
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To compare the National Association for the oamuel
Advancement of Colored People to the Ku Klux Starks m
Klan is as silly as suggesting there be a White i
History Month observance as well as Black History
Month.
Anyone who maintains such an ignorant notion
of the NAACP is obviously unknowledgeable of
the organization's history and track record. 1 11
The Athenians should be questioned for entertaining
such a foolish notion. Maybe if they had There are 2,200 NAACP bra
done their homework, they could have discussed States. The association, head
real matters and thr<*ntc r>f ridcm *?
i urK, nas an estimated white ;
The NAACP, for those who are not familiar ship exceeding 500,000.
with the organization, was founded in 1910 by a Since its formation, the princ
group of blacks and whites who were concerned NAACP has been to fight socia
about the atrocities being committed against minorities.
blacks. The organization has foughi
The early organization was comprised of years to ensure that minorities
members of the National Negro Committee which political, educational, socia
was cofounded by W. E .B. Dubois, leader of the opportunities.
Niagara Movement. And although the organizat
Since its formation in 1910, the organization has fronted in many instances v
become the oldest, largest, strongest and most ef- hostility, it has never emplo
fective civil rights organization in America. violence as a means of redress.
Al, dump Tipper or ti
'I'm a family man. "
? U.S. Sen. Albert Gore, D-Tenn. j ,
'This is .. . porn rock. " [
? Tipper Gore, wife of Albert t '
So far, the Democratic presidential candidates I> * * lr f
vho have a record clean enough to stay in the race "atriCK SS5L
lave yet to develop individual styles. Their Jean H9F'
peeches have been a mix of partisan rhetoric and SmiS
>ld cliches. F
But one candidate has stood out above the
eroxed Democratic din: Albert Gore. The Tenlessee
senator, once considered a darkhorse, is m
;aining attention for his intelligent speaking style
na snarp campaign staff. r
Earlier this year, during a debate on PBS-TV's her husband did. Tipper irked n
Iring Line, Gore showed millions of Americans a few years ago when she broug
ow he can instantly direct his campaign to appeal the Russell House Ballroom. Ti]
o both the region of the country that he's in and Roll" Gore, head of the Pareni
he mood of the times that the public feels. He Center, wants record companie:
/owed the Texas audience with his statements on labels on rock albums that migh
he Iran-Contra scandal and references to Southern lyrics.
istory. His speaking prowess, young age and good
ioks have even earned him comparisons to the late Tipper's thoughtless campaij
ohn Kennedy. ever since husband Albert an
But Albert has a problem ? he has a wife. Not didacy. But reports say she's tire
jst any wife. Her name is Tipper. laurels (or lack thereof) and
Tipper gained national media attention before PMRC into a massive publicity <
Letters to the editor
ww 1qp1/G e'se l^an to con^use yourself with
IS I SI IB weighing the evidence yourself. I
. mean, wnu warns 10 actually examine
acts on Bork Bork's record? Arid who wants to r<
take the time to turn on the television
and listen to the man himself?
o the editor: If Bork is such an extremist, then To tl
Samuel Starks' recent editorial on why did the Senate unanimously con A
jpreme Court nominee Robert firm his appellate court appoint- jtowi
ork was preposterous. Starks' un- ment? If he is such an idealogue, then mout
miliarity with the actual person of why hasn't the Supreme Court over- vagu<
ark is obvious. However, I must turned a single one of his riwkinnc r?f *
mmend him on his proficiency in since his tenure began? It is simply that
)el semantics. ridiculous to say that Bork is an cx- Pleas
Starks' ravings are typical of most tremist. Why is he such a threat now, of lif
)erals. Generalizations and vague when he wasn't before? Consistency, and <
lusions abound. There are ab- my liberal friends, consistency! educa
lutely no specifics or facts to sup- ing tl
>rt his wild accusations. He says In the words of former Chief econc.
at Bork believes "the Constitution Justice Warren Burger (no friend of In
>es not protect the right to privacy, conservatism), Robert Bork is comir
id the entire line of Supreme Court "eminently qualified." If Bork is not believ
cisions vindicating such rights are confirmed, then it will be a shameful apolo
iproper." What is this, comedy or mockery of the Constitution, which I s<
:tion? liberals claim to so sacredly honor. under
Obviously, Starks cannot be you t
Khered with the facts. It is much Kob Looper "livin
sier to be intimidated by someone Knglish, junior about
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Klan a silly notion
: Instead, the organization has relied on and used
effectively the petition, the ballot and other legal
means to achieve and ensure equality of rights
while attempting to eliminate racial prejudice in the
United States.
In its early years, the NAACP proved it could be
! a formidable force for change by using the courts
j to strike down obstacles to black voting, intergrated
communities and intergrated juries.
11 was mrougn mc iNAALT's sustained pressure
that President Harry Truman issued the executive
4ft order to desegregate the armed services.
? And in 1957 it was the NAACP's Montgomery
Alabama branch secretary, Rosa Parks, who refusnches
in the United ed to give up her scat to a white man, triggering the
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and black member- In addition, by creating the Leadership Conference
on Civil Rights, the NAACP played an iniple
objective of the tegral role in the passage of important civil rights
1 injustices aimed at legislation in the '50s and '60s.
Expressing the organizations contemporary con'
for more than 76 cerns, NAACP President Benjamin Hooks wrote
are extended equal the following in a recent newsletter:
il and economic
"The struggle continues, and we invite all
ion has been con- Americans to stand with us, black and white,
with violent racial young and old, Jew and Gentile, male and
yed or advocated female. . . all are welcome to join our ranks until
freedom is won."
ell her to shut un
I year to press the warning label issue again. She may
9 see her goal realized, but she may also hurt hubby's
Albert has been indifferent and silent about his
wife's activism so far, but he or his aides must
know that publicity about her will have a snowball
effect on his campaign, damaging his chances of
gaining liberal and middle-of-the-road voters.
He could especially be hurt in South Carolina.
Tipper has already visited USC. and shr nl.mc
I appear at a partisan convention in Columbia this
'ProPlllr I weekend to speak about "the importance of family
I unity in today's society." Albert has yet to make a
campaign stop here, but when he does, voters will
nany USC students be familiar with his wife's propaganda ? not him.
ht her campaign to
pper "No Rock 'n' Imagine: First Lady Tipper Gore holding a press
ts' Music Resource conference in 1989 to announce a national "Just
> to place warning Say No to Rock 'n' Roll" campaign. It's a
t have "offensive" nightmare for college students, rock fans ? and
presidential aspirant Albert Gore. His wife's activity
is deadweight for his campaign. If he is to have
gn has died down any chance of victory, he needs to tell his spouse to
nounced his can- back off her campaign for good. If she won't, then
:d of resting on her he should avoid the resulting negative publicity by
plans to lead the leaving her, at least until the election is over.
:ampaign later this Touch rhr?i ? n..? ? =-?
_ 0.. Iiiai ."> l^lCMUCIIllctl pontics.
r;4()|*4(i no 'on8er take care of himself, helpLflfiv|?^
ing a best friend who had a miscar
l 1 ? riage. . . shopping at K mart instead
0?1'1 WOrld of Belks, getting a ride to work when
me tin is in me snop and cleaning the
bathroom." Yonr description of the
ic editor: real world is at best a list of your
recent column by Paula Wo- most recent problems.
cz left a very bitter taste in my If attending college does not
h. Paula, you expressed many prepare anyone for the real world,
i opinions about the worthiness then why are you here? I guess you
college education. You stativl fionroH k~,i f?
..eu.?u juu nail IU11I yCill.S 10 waste.
"college life is temporary." Is that it?
e, if you can, give me an aspect I am not saying that going to cole
which is not temporary. USC lege does not assures anyone success,
ill other institutions of higher wealth and fame, but I know it points
ition are isolated worlds shelter- us in the right direction. I love to
heir students from social and learn; that is why I am here. I utterly
?mic responsibilities. resent vour shallow ??
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!i nutshell, that is the view you characterize higher, education as
lunicated in your column, and I nothing more than an attempt to
e you owe all USC students an escape from reality. College can
gy if your ego permits. hardly be compared to LSD!
snse that you have a warped I believe you should curve your imstanding
of the real world. To pulsive comments, and think before
he "real world" consists of you speak.
g off $800 a month, worrying Brett Kldei*
a great-grandfather who can History, freshman