Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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IBs Serv i J.T. Wagenheim, Editor in EdH Wendy Hudson, Cars Nancy Sale I - , , Prevention Brady bill a minor imj that should help regulc ?"Ihc Brady bill came into efiec to purchase a gun to answer JL and gun dealers to call SLE handgun owners. Mild as it is, the new law is a po vocates happy while raising a thin own guns from legitimately purch lite questionnaire asks whether I has bought another handgun in th overthrow of the government or 1 I tic gun dealer then calls SLHD 1< minutes or less, although the law live days to assess the situation. The check also tries to assess wl felon, minor, a fugitive, mental inc gal alien. A similar questionnaire was previ lor accuracy. Therefore, a convicte could easily purchase a gun. The act is, without question, a p( Inconvenience to the buyer is mini of guns out of criminal hands, it's1 The argument that the bill won valid point. It's beyond the ability from buying guns on the black mai He gardless, South Carolina prev on who's allowed to drive a car tha tudc seems to have been that it tak than to own a weapon. That altitude is wrong. Owning; sibility on the part of the owner. 1 year because people aren't aware o! within reach of children. -. While the Brady bill won't stop tl clfort to regulate who's able to get out the potential buyer before he li The National Rifle Association ha making an effort to block the bill.' background checks on gun owners That argument is ludicrous. No o l^e turned away, and those who can' from buying it, at least through leg; Where's the unconstitutionality i PLQ, Israel r violence stoj List week's slaughter of mor< tlun tO praying Palestinians in : mosque in the Israeli-occupiet West Bank sparked world con demnation of the murderer ant the fringe group he belonged to. Dr. Baruch Goldstein was i member of the Kach movement, 2 group inspired by the late Rabbi Meir Kahane, who preached hatred of Arabs before being assassinated in 1V90. In response to the massacre, the Palestine Liberation Organization has demanded all Jewish settlers in the occupied territories be disarmed before the PLO resumes peace talks with the Israelis. According to the government, a group of about 40 Jews will probably be stripped of their weapons, arrested and/or barred from the territories. The Israelis are also considering outlawing the Kach movement and other right-wing fringe groups who are prone to violence. Hut Israeli Prime Minister Yit/hak Rabin has refused to go any further, saying he has "no intention of compromising even one iota" on security matters in the West Bank, including the actual protection of Palestinians. So lor the time being, one of the Kach's objectives, disrupting the peace process, has unfortunately been achieved. It's quite understandable why the Palestinians are so upset about the massacre; any attack of that magnitude is terrible, but the gunning down of unarmed peoplepraying in their own mosque is abhorrent. However, the peace process must continue. Palestinians must *15aitcocl? ? Student Media Russell House-USO < J. I. Wagrnlieim i Nancy Salomonsk Editor in Chief I Carolina'Editor Let (Jlontz Tony Sanlori Viewpoints Editor Sports Editor Carson Henderson David Mandrell < opy Desk Chief Fjau? (jordon Man tier chris Muldrow l oin- Desk Chief Graphics Editor Wendy Hudson Nora D?y,e News Editor Asst. News The Gamecock is the sludeDt newspaper of the Uniseiviv of South Carolina and is published Monday, Writiv. i'y and Friday during the fall and spring semester.. with tlx: exception of uraversitv holidays and exam puiork Opinions expressed in The Gamecock are those of the frtnors v author and not those of the University of J tK.nl of student Publications and Communications i. isV put t. her of Tlie Gamecock. The Department of Student Media is its parent organization. * iifeock ing USC Stride 1908 Chief Lee Clontz, Viewpoints Editor torlal Board :on Henderson, Gordon Mantler, monsky, Tony Santori mvement ite illegal gun sales t Monday, forcing S.C. residents wishing a questionnaire about their background D for a background check on potential sitive step. We hope it will keep gun adbarrier to prevent those who shouldn't asing them. the potential buyer has a criminal record, e previous 30 days, advocates the violent las been judged mentally incompetent, jr a background check, which takes three enforcement agency can take as long as lether the potential buyer is a convicted ompetent, drug addict, alcoholic or illeously administered, but was not checked d felon who happened to be a good liar >sitive move, although a minor one. The mal, and even if it only keeps a handful svorth it. 't stop illegal gun buys is an extremely of a gun shop owner to stop criminals rket. iously has had much higher regulation m who s allowed to buy a gun. The atties more responsibility to drive a vehicle a handgun requires the utmost responoo many accidental deaths occur each f the dangers of carelessly keeping a gun lis carelessness directlv. it does make an guns and gives SLED a chance to check caves the shop with a gun. is shown an extreme lack ofconcern by Lhe association argues that performing is unconstitutional. >ne who can legally own a handgun will t legally own a handgun will be stopped il channels, n that? mist not let 3 negotiations I j Gordon Mantler COPY DESK CHIEF 1 *" understand this type of incident 1 was bound to happen as peace looked more inevitable. Breaking ties now would be a horrendous mistake and would allow Israeli extremists to claim victory. instead ot letting violence decide its fate, the PLO should return to the peace table to negotiate for limited self-rule in the territories. This will be the first step in the long process of getting its own state. If the PLO remains stubborn now, who knows when it will have another chance to negotiate for some freedom. Rabin and the Israeli government are sincerely interested in negotiating with the PLO, even if it's just for economic purposes. Goldstein and the Kach movement aren't representative of Rabin, the Labour party or the government. The PLO should accept President Clinton's invitation to continue talks in Washington. If the Kach's attempts to unravel the peace process is successful, it will be not just a victory for them, but a missed opportunity for the whole world. Gordon Mantler's column appears every other Wednesday. svs- 777-7726 Chris Carroll w;>. Ill IIJ.V CounhnJoiofSludeMMedia vertismg: 777-4249 Laura Day X: 77-6482 Production Manager Columbia, SC 29208 Gn*n As?. Production Manager y Keith Boudreaux Gregory Perez Asst. News Production Asst. Brian Garland Brian McGuire Asst. Carolina! Graduate Asst. Einily Peterson Renee Gibson Asst. Photo Advertising Manager iinmy Debutts J. Taylor Rutland Asst. Sports Asm. Advertising Manager Paul Jon Boscacci Erik Collins Cartoonist Faculty Advisor L attars Policy The Gjinecoclc will try to print all letters received, l etters should be 200-250 words and must include full name, professional title or year and major if a student. Letters must be personally delivered by the author to The Gamecock newsroom it: Russell House room 321. The Gamecock reserves the right to edit all letters for style, possible libel or space limitations. Names will not be withheld under any circumstances. Wiewpoin SSbS&S -I 0OT4T KlMOA liiiWMIi people wmt, (tni ***&% '~y*v < "Although all this seems to be based on of the importance of higher education Black College W As spring break approaches, the students at USC are excited by advertisements around campus for uuuv.3 miu uipa sumuiiiiiiig qucMiuus ui wuai IU do and where to go. There is one special place a distinct group of people go every year where activities are unlimited. This group consists of African-American college students from all over the South. The place offers activities that not only allows these students to have fo fun, but also to interact with one another and learn ni a little more about themselves and what the future bl holds for them. You won't find the advertisement te for this getaway among the others around USC. tit TKic I i ??l, n_. ?11 ?i .l _ I11IJ jpvviai opting uicaiv Id llMlll?Uiy C4I1CU iUC ar National Black College Reunion. The main purpose vi< of the event is "the preservation of black educational institutions of higher learning." From March fu 2 to 6, college alumni and students will come to- fr< gether in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to share activities, ce workshops and events that will help build stronger fo relationships among themselves. This special week foi is known to many as Black College Weekend. ce Activities are set aside just for college students, but also extend to high school students and college D( alumni. One activity, career preparation, speaks for or itself. College students have the opportunity to talk pe to professionals about the processes of planning Foreigners more likely the wimer inva of the cooler cli to export Jamaican pot our bobsledder the ganja (hemf To the editor: some of theii I _ .L.. I-.. L is : _ r Tl XT .1 in inc rcu. issue ui inc nuruicm coun Gamecock, Mr. Tim Thorsen gave afraid of gettir the reasons behind the disqualifica- leave de villaj tion of the Jamaican bobsled team. mon. Who knov The "scoop" was that 35 pounds of hemp was found in the trunk of the bobsled because the Jamaicans Mat! "never leave home without the weed, mon." Given his nom de plume, 1 guess gQ eXCCU he was trying to be funny. What is even funnier is that, it is not tO illVOlvt Jamaicans who cannot leave the weed back in de village, mon, but it To the editor: is the so-called tourists, mostly I am writing Americans, who cannot leave the to your coverag weed back in de village, mon. That government ev is why the jails in Montego Bay and tions and the i Kingston are overflowing with Your Feb. 25 ar them, mon. ate's recent em Last June we had to build addi- senate could no tional cell blocks in anticipation of inition of the I Will the Brady "No. Most crimes are commil guns" w*m *? fl L |T^|' *? -^M|| "Guns should be allowed for 1: * ^Ut not ^or criminals " nr JP^ ts WEAUKttW I ^ Mi OW?R5M?P I ' U Id. " ww lit ^ ??80 lobbying, the main purpose is to c i and to use the higher education t\ the sfiitp " eekend provid ^8^ Felicia Harris Mtm COLUMNIST ?e with the weed, turnout, but how much I vs, mon? their concern? Very lit election results stated, 01 Franz Soares percent of the student b h graduate student That's less than 3,000 st of a 25,000 plus stud Could it be the low vol tivp? nppfl affected the outcomes? P ccu With such a low turnout i students term "minority" could changed with "elite. Oi percent that voted, how to you in response Greek affiliations? It' ;e of recent student rhetorical question, be ents, namely elec- strong point, recent senate vote. I have talked to man tide about the sen- about why they did not ictments stated the student I asked gave t determine the def- same answer... the avers word "minority." I is ignorant to SG and its bill help reduce hand; tted with illegal N?" 1 Matt Stewart jeclared freshman us Anderson M French education Ij^L^ jEto iMJ 1 r a career. Students are also given the opportuty to explore new ways to network with other ack professionals. They have the advantage of inrviewing for jobs and internships with corpora>ns and governmental agencies. All three groups e provided with workshops that meet their indidual group needs. The structured events are also accompanied by n activities that allow students to meet people >m other schools. Dances, step shows and conrts along with many other outings are provided r the students. Always look over your shoulder r these events, because you never know when a ? ItUlIlJ lildj JJUJJ up. This year, the comedian and actor, Doug E. )ug, will be there hosting the step show champiiship competition. Other famous and influential ople will also be at these various activities. This is the first year that Black College Weekend sion by the peoples believe the answer is vi imes, mon. Probably Any student that voted in s were paid to take SG elections can be cat* >) to Lillehammer by a minority. I am prou more illustrious belong to that minority, iterparts who were The winners have all ig caught trying to they are disappointed a HANDGUN 11 (P TEST I 3 \ou have enough, wy to buy a pistol? j|? fesD NoD (jou fcr taktog ocr test. onvince the people of South Carolina lat we obtain, or acquire, to improve Carl Solomon SG President On the formation of the S.C. Students Association es fun, learning has been held at Fort Lauderdale, so I am unfamiliar with the most convenient or popular hotels. Anyone interested can call 1-800-403-8770 to Find out about hotel and travel accommodations. The cost ranges from S130 to $200. Students at USC often get together, rent a room and travel to Black College Weekend. The more people that get together, the lower the price will be. This is a wonderful way to spend a spring break. Whprp pIcp rir\ uah nr\ tKot nrvt or*Kr r*FFr*?^ . .. xv>v V.UII juu gv uiai III/I vsmy UIH13 11IC 1UII and excitement of the atmosphere, but leaves you with a learning experience that will stay with you for years to come? 1 went to Black College Weekend last year and made friends and memories that are still with me today. What I know now that I didn't know then is that there is a large misconception about what goes on during Black College Weekend. There is a lot more ( to it than one continuous party. It is nice to know that in a time when the news is full of reports of black-on-black crime, there is a place we can go to benefit from each other, without hurting one another. Felicia Harris is an education junior. ery simple. I understand this is very problemati the recent ic. SG is a double-edged sword. A ^ jgorized as good one gets things done without d to say taking credit, but when they don't stated that ta^e cre(ht. students think SG is not t the voter doin8 anything. ruth lies in v?ce president-elect Amy tie. As the Bigham's platform included printnly about 8 ing senate votes in The Gamecock. >ody voted, Thjs could help student awareness, udents out but more needs to be done than ent body. jn fact mo5t Gf the candidates ter turnout . . . . . robably so statet* lheY wanted to increase stuI fear the c'enl >nvo'vcmcnt >n some form or be inter- another. 1 know all the executive Jt of the 8 nominees have only the best inten- 0 many had tions in mind when they take office s a tairly next month, but you know what it it has a they say aboul good intentions. I , can only hope they make good on y students .. . . vote. Each 'heir prom,ses. about the ige student Ryan Wilson functions. Political science sophomore E*un deaths? think people will buy guns illegally, so I think it will make a difference." Kelly Benjamin Pharmacy freshman I think people can get guns no matter Marya Deda Psychology sophomore I