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Viewpoint Election Perot not a shot in the dark in view of the competition The 1992 presidential campaign has become more confused and more peculiar by the minute. The Democratic nomination, at one time almost sewed up by Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton, has been thrown into turmoil by Clinton's checkered past including adultery, poor managment, smoking pot and many other human characteristics. The anti-establishment but flaky message of former California Gov. Jerry Brown and the suspended campaign of former Massachusetts Sen. Paul Tsongas are both gaining support in the wake of Clinton's problems. On the other side, President Bush is trying to act presidential, by doing nothing and even going on vacation. Conservative columnist Pat Buchanan has seemingly dropped off the face of the Earth, now that the press has found a new outspoken character to follow around in Brown. If the election was held today, voter turnout would be disasterously low for the simple reason that American voters are thoroughly disgusted with the current president and Congress and all the people trying to succeed them. A recent Times Mirror poll showed two-thirds of voters are dissatisfied with the current presidential candidates. However, there is one man who in preliminary polling could keep either party from winning the White House. He is Texas bil honaire H. Koss Perot. Perot has been openly considering whether or not he will enter the race for the past few weeks. He said he will only run if he is on the ballot in all 50 states. In most election years the thought of a third party candidate would be insane. But a third party candidate like Perot, who will spend $100 million in a presidential campaign, has a decent chance of winning the presidency or at least making the lives of the Republican and Democratic candidates miserable. Perot is also a character, but one the typical American may like and actually relate to in a unique sort of way. For example, Perot could have dozens of chauffeurs to drive him around, but instead he drives himself to work every day like any other Dallas commuter. His money has not made him into an elitist snob who doesn't understand Average Joe's problems, a common criticism of Bush. His views are mixed ideologically. He is neither conservative or liberal. This is illustrated in a few select views of his. His handling of foreign policy would be similar to Ronald Reagan's but he is also pro-choice and pro-gun control. Party insiders have said a Perot candidacy is a threat to both Bush and the Democratic nominee. American voters are being driven by fear and anger, and the results of those feelings could be anything. In 1992, Ross Perot is definitely a viable and electable third party candidate. THE MOOSETHAT ROARED WME] 4 IP commtf/// ' ^l||| Co^OPpo/fjXM^oU^ gi M j/tBt f/wk^ I ft ry Lw^r<i- (i t <777~' s 77/=.v7/=7//= //// == 91# --y^ r / =-W/=///*E I/IS/I/=I // N\ / -^1= WMS/// =77/S'7n Pflll l&l TV ~^if?iir ;-* /M^y^^r^\A c-^ OF A WKS5M Inivprcitv miKt crime to police. This inclw ~ "" T V assault." These new guideline minich rQnicfc ate a society-centered" appi 1 a|Jli3lo ard sexual assault, rathe "survivor-centered" approach To the editor: tim will not have a cho Recently I attended a forum "Cam- whether to report the assault pus Rape: A University Responsibil- lice. If the victim chooses to ity?" sponsored by Omicron Delta incident to any university of Kappa National Leadership Honor Soc- that person must report the ci iety. I was appalled at the lack of em- police, pathy by USC faculty toward students At the forum, I felt good who are the victims of rape. seemed to have a positive at The university is drafting a policy ard change and seemed to that will deal with sexual assault cases. steps to accomplish these It will follow the same outline as the However, the university an procedures used for drug and alcohol dents' ideas about changi use on USC campuses. According to drastically, the Campus Securities Act, developed For instance, Dennis Pru by the federal government, "Any Uni- vice president of student al versity official must report the reported that with the current policy Question: Do y< their Deanna Lombardo David Yoon Advertising major Business gradi "They don't take it seriously "I think they h enough, and no one thinks it a considerable iuiII honnan in ikinm " hfl.Q hPAn 2k cli will Happen (V inciii. cause their rol said to practic attitude abi changed a lot 1 the '90s." ^Cross Regulations only hel Drinking. third-f] I think it is fair to say most college stu- Woi dents do it, and they do it a lot. Most col- party lege students are not 21. Most college stu- campu dents drink, right? Get the connection? your c Fraternity parties are a particularly popu- hopele lar place to drink. The university has laid a the nig myriad of rules and regulations on fraterni- You ties and other organizations who want to Oh, have alcohol parties. hundre First of all, they have to attend some "al- tered 1 cohol awareness workshop" thing which is one Su supposed to educate them on the risks of al- a men cohol parties. Fraternities go through this not the workshop acting all serious, like it really Mea means something and walk out laughing, are sti I've seen it happen. It's a joke. One big which joke. Hon* Second, the university says if there is go- to curt ing to be alcohol at an on-campus party, enforct those under 21 have to be marked so every- Not. one knows they are under 21. That's when The i i e? u.ik ? kof niUM ncau iui uic uduiiuuni wiui a uai vji mi pici soap and a washcloth. mahog It just doesn't work. secreta Third, if a fraternity wants to have a keg think tl party, they have to go off campus, since the doing i university enforces "no kegs on campus." -J.T. y Off campus. Like where you have to J.T. W drive to. Away from the serenity of your tor of' Alcohol policies USC's Alcohol Policy as it relates to respor greeks: No kegs or party balls, quad parties drinki must be limited to four hours, an alcohol that tl workshop must be attended beforehand, and done i food must be served with the alcohol. is agai Yes, it sounds very restrictive. But con- US( sider these points voiced in The State news- have t paper Sunday: done a The Animal House atmosphere is non- Stu( existent among greeks now. Yes Greek organizations are less liable with friend; the rules. design b.y.u.b. (Bring Your Uwn Beer) is lot ot stressed to put the responsibility on the in- out of dividual and not the group. keys, Monitors are a necessity, and more re- plan n sponsibility is taken to insure safety. Eve I attended one of the workshops last policie semester, and Jerry Brewer, director of Stu- their h dent Life, did a lot to help students under- (to in< stand how to have a good time safely. In will hi fact, he even suggested many creative ideas means for successful parties. -Greg I have heard plenty of students say, "I'm Greg responsible enough to drink." The G Well if this is true, then they should be Fraten ^ Make Your Interesl The Gamecock is llie student newspaper serve you, the students. If you have any I topics you think the paper isn't covering p interests known by sending us a letter 01 want to hear from you. Really. des sexual sounding guilty of sexual assault might c is will ere- be required to do community service, s roach tow- seek counseling, read books about sex- a ;r than a ual assault or write a paper. He made it n i. The vie- clear that each case is handled on a in- f' ice as to dividual basis. a to the po- Writing a paper or even reading d rpnnrt thp hnnks ?ppmc an annrnnrifltP. nnnichmpnt S ficial, then for cheating or disorderly conduct, but a rime to the for RAPE? Rape is a crime, and it is e punishable by law. Yet, these offenders that USC remain on campus doing their com- c titude tow- munity service or writing their papers e be taking with the potential to rape again and s changes. again and again. It is an endless cycle. d d the stu- It was stated several times that USC 11 s differed is a university and not a judicial sys- v tern. However, USC seems to have a *itt, USC's judicial system for other crimes such as n ffairs, said possesion/use of illegal substances and students even plagarism. For instance, students )u think college stud* sexual behavior bece w Christian Fr uate student Psychology ave, but not to "Yes, they a s degree. There cautious bi ght change be- about it s< le models have wants to die e safe sex. The out sex has rom the 70s to Fir? p consciences loor room in Bates, lid you rather go to an on-campi and safely walk home or an of s party and get behind the wheel i :ar with five of your buddies ar ssly drive away into the darkness < ;ht and ... know how the story goes, and what about the hundreds up< ds of bottles and cans which have li McBryde Quadrangle on more th< inday morning. You don't have to 1 iber of Greenpeace to know this ; ecological way. n while, fraternities can't win. Th< lck with these huge responsibility take the capital 'P' out of Party, /ever, all of these rules have help* ) the underage drinking problem ar s the federal law. people in administration, while the :ty with their fancy suits behind the ony desks with their name plates ar ries, are kidding themselves if the his will work. The only thing they'] s making themselves feel better. Vagenheim agenheim is the Assistant News Ed rhe Gamecock. necessary isible enough to know what srm ng entails. They should also kne ie university knows it can not cc underage drinking ? something tl ;nst the law. 2 did not write the law, but USC do 0 live by it. And I think the schoo 1 good job of it. ients need to follow this example. , the old phrases "Friends don't 5 drive drunk" and "Don't hesitate ate" can be annoying. But there is truth in them. Parties too often ? hand when fraternities don't colle watch out for excessive drinking tore creative activities, ryone benefits from the universi ;s. And until our lawmakers can ? leads together and lower the age lin :lude voting 18-year-olds), studer ive to learn what responsible drinkii Rickabaugh Rickabaugh is Carolina! Editor f ramecock, and is a Delta Tau Del lity member. ts Known!!! , which means we want lo suggestions for arliplcs or , adequately, make your r coming by our office. We an be expelled or suspended for ille ubstance use. It seems only approj te that expulsion should be the mi rial punishment for sexual assault enders at USC. The offenders comi crime, a violent crime. Moreov here has <rnt tn he mnrem for nf tudents on campus if the offender llowed to continue his or I ducation. Being a victim of rape and a c< erned student, I have firsthand exp< nee of how USC "handles" sexual ault cases. It's despicable. The s ents at USC can fight for change lis important issue. More importani /ith the number of students who atte JSC, the students have the power lake this change happen. Megan Berfc Journalism sen *nts have changed luse of AIDS? ^ isBR \ JH ancis Michelle Roberts major Office Information Systems major scaus'eTyou Tear "Yes' the* <>?? scared- TheV ecause you ea rea|jze{j that anyone could > much. No one get j( ?,s not any race any gender or any sexual preference, so they have changed their sexual habits." ?i n a _ reiuses lives | nonnegotiable - Kathy Heberger Having compassion for the helpless, for the people who cannot take care of themselves, is what makes humanity decent. It's frightening to live in a world in which survival of the fittest is the standard for good living, us I'm against abortion because I'm against killing a f- person who hasn't had a chance to fight for himself, of When I hear women and men screaming for the id right to choose abortion, I feel afraid in this society, of This is an age of selfishness and conceit if we think we are significant enough to be able to decide to extinguish potential life. >n Todav in America, being ore- I it- gnant can be one of the most in stressful, scary, saddening states A >e for a woman, especially if she MStiL is is poverty-stricken, alone or has demanding, strict parents. But iy unlike people suffering from es Alzheimer's disease or hunger, they are victims of circumid stances that were in their ?. id control. The potential life inside a pregnant woman deserves nothing less than to be born and have a >y chance to live. ir It's hard to separate appearance from reality at id times. When Baby Theresa lay all pink and tender in >y her mother's arms, little palms cushioning her re father's thumb, it was almost impossible to believe the doctor's verdict ? that she had nothing upstairs and would amount to nothing. We had to let her go. I- Reality plays cruel tricks on our emotions. An 80-year-old man with tears rolling down his face clutches a teddy bear in a hospital room. But he'll never remember his name or understand his misfortune that Alzheimer's disease will eat away his brain until he dies. We have to let him go. irt In reality, AIDs patients die every day, and the )w nurses and caretakers of them become so accusin_ tomed to the transiency of life that they stop feeling iat the pain and confusion of death. We have to let the victims go. ies The baby inside a woman will come out of her l's body bloodied and screaming, gasping for breath, ready to eat. The mother has been responsible and respected this now squirming infant for the past nine jet months. Doctors slap the newborn, forcing air into its a lungs. Nurses wrap the baby in a blanket, keeping its body heat from escaping. The mother pushes her >ct nipple into the infant's mouth and pushes her breast or to the baby until it sucks the milk. It takes a team of people to get the baby going and to keep him alive, and it will require many more people's assistance to survive through the next 18 111 years of his life. This teamwork is an example of humanity in its most compassionate state, helping a helpless new member get going. or It only takes one person's choice to let this life Ita slip away. We have to let Baby Theresas, victims of terrible accidents, AIDs and Alztheimer's disease slip away. It's the compassionate thing to do. If we are intelligent, as we are in American society, we should have the gumption to make abortion illegal. ?' SOnm pcock Editor in Chief Eric Ward Managing Editor Tige Watts Copy Desk Chief Kathy Heberger gal Asst. 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