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Canada
Prime minister s re
adverse effect on L
To an objective observer, th<
lead one to believe the Unite<
economically, socially and mor;
Listening to Bill Clinton a
many times, but their message 1
We were told of the numero
their jobs of 15 or 20 years. 1
lost everything to illness becau;
We were also told about skyi
ronment and a crumbling infra*
especially the economy, Bill C
12 years of Republican rule.
But if the United States seer
at our neighbors to the north.
Canada, under Prime Minist
been mired in a recession for 1
has soared, and the unemploym
Mulroney's failure to resolve
Quebec separatists has also ti
turned most Canadians against
Sporting a single-digit apprc
Wednesday after governing C
power until his Progressive C
leader, probably in June.
The implications of this mc
one thing is certain: A close
soon be out of power.
Most analysts feel Mulrone)
American Free Trade Agreeme
to push it through parliament bi
This might be the case, but
leadership never bodes well for
Fhanrpc arp that rnnsprvativ
prime minister, but whether the
nobody can answer.
A pro-American prime mil
NAFTA agreement is to reall;
scenario for a Liberal Party prii
possibly jeopardizing the two
ship.
There is some deep resentr
United States and our domina
prim6 minister could take adva]
Maybe it is time for Muln
some uncertainty to the two coi
ically and culturally.
This is by no means a time t
friends to the north. Their friei
to take for granted, and any ass
Banning f
altogethei
On Monday, California becan
the seventh state in the nation
ban smoking in all state buih
ings, prisons and hospitals. Th
latest ban comes hard on tt
heels of an Environment;
Protection Agency report th;
second-hand smoke is a cause <
lung cancer among non-smokers
That report has evidently go
ten the attention of some folks.
Even the McDonald's Cor
has announced it is considerir
banning smoking outright i
every last one of its 9,000 U.
restaurants.
Yes, that's McDonald's, tl
same guys who kicked the fii
domino in what became a natio
wide trend among fast-fot
restaurants to eliminate pol
styrene food packaging. It's not
done deal yet, but the fact that
is even being considered by ;
entity of such size hints that tJ
issue, far from fading away,
only going to gain momentum.
There has already been the pr
dictable outcry from the tobao
industry, of course.
Personal rights are being trai
pled, they claim. This from tJ
same people who are still sayii
there is no evidence that smokii
is bad for you. It wouldn't si
prise me to find that this is l
same gang who tells us the lun
landings were all a hoax.
The smokers themselves a
none too pleased, either. In be
cases, the outcry stems from L
assumption that banning smokii
m ceiuuu piaces is uie same
arbitrarily denying a person co
stitutionally guaranteed rights.
Once again, though, somebo<
is confusing "rights" with pro
leges. We have a right in tf
country to speak our mind <
whatever topic so pleases us
until we begin speaking upon tl
topic through a bullhorn benez
our neighbor's window at
o'clock in the morning.
Similarly, we have a right
ingest certain substances into c
bodies ? until we begin su
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signation may have
r.S.-Canadian relations
s 1992 presidential campaign would
j States was in complete shambles,
ally.
nd Ross Perot was quite inspiring
was also somewhat depressing,
us middle-class people who had lost
We were told stories of people who
>e they had no health insurance,
rocketing crime, a deteriorating envi>tructure.
And thanks to these issues,
linton was swept into office, ending
ns like it's in bad shape, take a look
e.r Rrian Mulronev's learie.rshin. has
lie past three years; the federal debt
ient rate is stuck at over 11 percent,
j the constitutional crisis sparked by
irown the country into turmoil and
the prime minister.
)val rating, Mulroney called it quits
anada since 1984. He will stay in
Conservative Party chooses another
>ve are still up in the air. However,
friend of the U.S. government will
f's quitting will not affect the North
;nt because the conservatives expect
*fore November's general election,
the loss of a key ally in Canada's
the United States.
es will choose another pro-American
y can win in November is a question
lister in Canada is essential if the
y work. And it's not an impossible
me minister to change foreign policy,
countries' extremely close relationnent
among Canadians towards the
ition of the continent, and a liberal
ntage of this negative public opinion,
iney to go. But his departure adds
untries' future relationships, economo
panic. Just keep a close eye on our
idship is something Americans seem
;umption is a dangerous one.
smoking
' a mistake
PATRICK
P- SHARBAUGH
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'n pressing the personal rights of
others by exercising that right.
Breathing is a right; smoking,
ie however, is a privilege.
st There is no question this fact
n~ puts smokers, especially those
)(1 addicted to the habit, in a
y~ quandary.
a That the government has
11 labeled tobacco an agricultural
m product and promoted its sale for
decades makes it responsible to a
1S great degree for the results, ill or
otherwise, of that sale. It cannot
e" on die one hand promote a prodC()
uct and on the other censure
those who partake of it.
n~ With this in mind, perhaps it
miiiht be more prudent for busi
= nesses, instead of banning smoking
altogether, to establish smokir~
ing areas that are more effectively
removed from non-smoking
iar areas.
Regardless of what the hostess
re says, I still feel like Tin in the
^ smoking section when there's
nothing but a palm tree between
n"
e us.
^ Over 20 percent of the people
,n" in this country are active smokers.
It is unfortunate that so many
^7 of them have developed an addic"1~
tion to tobacco.
11S But while my sympathy goes
on out to those individuals, it is
nothing to what I feel for the
iat 53,000 people who die each year
lt^ from cancer caused by someone
else's smoke.
t0 Patrick Sharbaugh is a columnist
mr for The Gamecock
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The board of trustees' recent de
to university professors was a wis
an academic perspective.
The plan, offered for one year, 1
a one-time payment of a half year'
Economically, the plan could sz
lion. Having lost $5 million in st
budget cut, and with administrator:
percent from their budgets by Ju
way to cut costs without having a
dents.
Large corporations already use
and prevent layoffs, and essentiall
large business.
In a budget crisis, it is essentia
mental to the business. In the case
the most important element of the
This policy would allow young
salaries, greatly decreasing the Ion
This is a sound fiscal policy for
plan will not only profit the unive
fessors who are ready to leave the
unable to do so.
This plan will also better the ui
blood to USC.
Many people say that this will ]
courses at USC. But since not all (
offer, there will still be stability an
And the retired professors wou
two courses per semester.
Along with the new professoi
essential if we want USC to lead J
tern into the 21st century.
Provost James Moeser, referring
see a downside to this. From an
pluses."
Thp Krvc?rH w/piohpH thp Hiffprpt
and they decided on the policy thi
reducing costs, but also in upho
use.
Wesley Lc
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Condomgrams
show responsibility
To the editor:
In response to Jenny Hazeres
letter expressing her "extreme dis
gust" over the sale o
"Condomgrams" for Valentine'
Day, I really would like to set th
facts straight.
Fact: Condoms, when used coi
rectly and consistently, have a 9>
percent success rate against preg
nancy (Contraceptive Technolog)
15th revised edition). Used with
spermicide, the success rat
increases, especially in disease cor
trol. This is the most effective wa
for people who choose to be sexr
ally active to protect themselves.
Fact: In a Survey of Sout
Carolina high school seniors, 7
percent reported having had a sexi
al experience at some time in thei
life ? 40 percent of those ha
more than five partners. This is or
incoming freshman class, M<
Hazeres. Secondly, Condomgram
are not to encourage sex amon
those people who are not sexuall
active. They are to encourag
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W Is the early retirer
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cision to offer an early retirement plan
ie decision from both an economic and
would give professors who retired early
s salary plus full retirement benefits,
tve the university as much as $6.5 milate
funding this year from a 4 percent
s being told to prepare to cut at least 12
ly 1995, the board's decision offers a
substantial negative impact on the stu
early retirement plans to save money
y the university is nothing more than a
il to make cuts that are the least detriof
USC, the quality of the education is
business.
er professors to be hired at entry-level
g-term costs of salaries,
the board to have adopted, because this
rsity, but it will also benefit those pro:
halls of academia but were previously
niversity academically by bringing new
have a negative effect on the quality of
)f the eligible professors would take the
d leadership for the new professors.
Id also be encouraged to teach one or
rs would come new ideas, which are
South Carolina's higher educational sys?
to the board's decision, said, "I don't
academic point of view, there are only
it economic options that were feasible,
ey felt was most beneficial, not only in
lding the high quality of education at
irL-lnir is n columnist for The Gnmprnrk
responsible sexual practices among
those who are.
I am a graduate student in the
School of Public Health and a
graduate assistant with Health and
Wellness Programs, the office
which assisted with the sale of the
f Condomgrams. The Peer Sexuality
s Educators, a student group
e involved in the education of students
on sexuality issues, including
abstinence, provide information not
8 on moral issues, but on options for
_ all students.
r> I applaud those students who are
a making the choice for abstinence,
e since that is the most effective way
to prevent disease, unwanted pregy
nancy and regretted sex. But for
the 75 percent who are not choosing
abstinence, we as health educah
tors have a responsibility to make
5 sure they know their options. We
are not asking anyone to abandon
ir their values, but to accept that ?dirt
ers may have values that differ.
,r If Ms. Hazeres has any ques^
tions, we would be happy to talk to
is herO
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y Jenny Mclntyre
e Public health graduate student
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Monday's news of the university's
discouraging.
The plan will allow 60-year-old ]
years of work at USC to retire early
professors eligible, and "USC offic
Why, may I ask, is the board of tru
education in order to save money?
Fifty-five is not over the hill. On
their prime at or around that age.
Twenty-five years experience? See
fied than young professors who are
professors have not been teaching th
professionals in their field, making th
We have classes of 250 students a
gible professors decide to retire earl;
for? Is the university going to replac
But if they do, it seems to me they w
If die board's decision goes ahead
many young professors with the m<
they wouldn't be spending more moi
would certainly bring in plenty of th<
and others trying to emphasize.
Still, this is not the ideal move, si
should not be used. There are better \
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professors will be encouraged to tea
So we are going to retire proven p
younger professors to take their plat
retired professors continue teaching?
Board members Herbert Adams a
the plan, complaining it was rushed
tion. When Uustees complain, there n
The entire USC community seem
because of budget cuts.
Do we really want to spend less m
cutting, then why don't we stop pay
attended guest speeches? How about
ing off lights when you leave the ro<
another column.
Thom Harm
To the editor:
As a member of the real world, I
would like to write in response to
the letter sent by Jenny Hazeres
proclaiming her "extreme disgust"
about the promotion of the tasteless
Valentine condoms.
I would like to thank her for taking
the time to look up the facts
about the failure rate of a condom;
however, I think perhaps she was a
nine coniusea aDoui ine message
these condoms were sending. Let's
look at the situation from another
perspective, shall we?
Yes, it is a lie that college students
cannot control themselves;
therefore, it is absurd to assume
that because a person received a
condom bought from a universitysupported
organization that this
person will suffer from momentary,
traumatic disillusionment, find the
nearest male or female specimen,
and, while screaming "in the name
of Dr. Palms, let's make whoopee,"
drag him or her off to the nearest
cave.
You see, whether or not Miss
Hazeres had a need for a condom
this Valentine's Day has no bearing
on the rest of the society. There are
if cocf
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> early retirement plan is, simply put,
professors and 55-year-olds with 25
with incentives. There are nearly 300
ials" hope 100 of these will retire,
stees jeopardizing the quality of our
the contrary, many professors are in
;ms to me they are a bit more qualijust
out of school. If these eligible
lat long, chances are they have been
em even more qualified,
lready. What if two-thirds of the eliy
instead of the 100 the board hopes
:e all of these professors? I hope so.
on't be saving much money,
as planned, they should hire twice as
3ney saved. They come cheaper, so
ney. Class sizes would be cut, and it
* "new blood" I hear Provost Moeser
mply a consolation. The plan simply
vays to save money.
professors can be hired, the retired
ch one or two courses per semester,
rofessors early with incentives, hire
:e, and then turn around and let the
Now where are the savings?
nd Arthur Bahnmuller voted against
I through without enough consideralust
be problems with the plan,
is to have been turned upside down
loney? If we are serious about budget
ing large sums of money for poorlynot
buying hotels? How about turn3m?
How about... oh, I guess that's
in is a copy editor for The Gamecock
people out there who do, and I
think we can all agree that if any
sexual activity is to take place, it is
better with a condom than without.
In short, if one finds the selling
of Valentine condoms offensive,
then one does not have to buy
them.
Kristin Wilkins
Media arts sophomore
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