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Wednesday, November 6,1996 ?wt^- UK am Serving VSC Stephanie Sonnenfel 5^ Chris Dixon, Vi< h' Editorial Angie Campbell, Martha Hotop, Achin Adam Snyder, Jennifer Stanley, Sara Sve< 1 OPIN IV Students shoul in local, natioi When we ITJTfllPWil think of politicians, we usually think of More stud& B older Americans, involved not people our because it own age. young peo fortunately, there are some ? young people who decided to go against the norm and run for political office. Graduate student Rhett Power is running for a seat in the state House of Representatives in district 75, and former student Mark LaFountain is running for the School Board for District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties. Whether or not Power or LaFountain wins is not the issue. The fact that the two young men ran for office should be applauded. More students should follow thfeir lead and become more f ^ involved in politics. Clinton wins rf four more yeai ' m In what has I probably been a forgone conclusion since President Ct Labor Day, Bill re-election, . Clinton has been ' re-elected as can exPe President of the liberal let United States. Clinton has ' I been ahead in the polls since day one, and this election has just been a confirmation of that fact. Now that all the politicking is over, America and our president need to look forward to the next four years. The last four years with President Clinton has been an /1 experiment in governing from the executive branch. He has changed his views and gone back and forth on issues many times. We have seen him cater to special interests and political pressure, but also take a stand when he has to. He has made his share of mistakes and had his share of victories. But those are four years that are now American history, and we have another four ahead of us I that promise to be challenging. The question is: what Bill Clinton will we see? It could be the Republicans worst nightmare, what they have been warning us about. Since Clinton doesn't have to worry about being reelected, the liberal that he really is will come out, and the country will make a full turnaround back to the welfare . k state. wi u _i w we couiu aisu see a repeat wi ( __________?? "(SatockS Stephanie i Angie i Sonne nfeid Campbell Editor in Chief Lisa Chris Dixon Noworatzkv A* Vi^r^nU Prlii I _ ' P%m , Sarasvedbere Martha Hotop Copy ^ Adam Snyder Robert Walton News Editors Photo Editor Jennifer Stanley Brian Rish Features Editor Graphics Editor Achim Hunt Jason JefTers Sports Editor Daniel Brown Cece von Kolratz Cartoonists Special Projects I The Gamecock is the student newspaper of the University of South Carolina and is published Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the fall and spring I semesters, with the exception of university holidays and exam periods. Opinions expressed in The Gamecock are those of the editors or author and not those of the University of South Carolina. The Board of Student Publications and Communications is the publisher of The Gamecock. The Department of P Student Media is its parent organization. \ Irak Since 1908 d, Editor in Chief ;wpoints Editor I Board ii Hunt, Lisa Noworatzky, Brian Rish, iberg, Cece von Kolnitz, Robert Walton I 0 N Id be involved tal politics !>W|Fvn|P| Young people mhbhhhI are often accused > u u of being nts should apathetic, but f in politics candidates like 1 does all Power and pie good. LaFountain prove there are young people who want to make a difference in politics. Students can become involved in the political scene by simply staying abreast of what is going on in local, state and national politics. All you have to do is read your local newspaper and watch your local television news to keep check on what your representative is up to. You should also give your representatives a call to let them know you are a concerned voter, so they will keep your interests in mind when they pass legislation. election bid, s in office E his first term. A wishy washy bubba from linton wins Arkansas who so America ?.e,e, "J ? j,u ? * tickled to be in xt more the White House. idership. A man who makes mistakes like the rest of us, it's just that his mistakes affect the whole L country. Hopefully, we won't see this. By putting him back in office, Americans have said that they ^ believe in Bill Clinton, and they B have looked past his record and el questions about his character. K Thev have said they want some leadership and a person to solve n the problems of our country. tl We would like to see a man n who, without having to worry h about reelection, will become a is statesman and not a politician. d Idealistically Bill Clinton will w be able to rise above partisan is squabbles so he can fulfill his campaign promise "to build a lc bridge to the future.'' a Clinton should be able to si provide us with some real leadership, instead of straddling tl the fence like he has his past four r< years. In 20 years, when students of modern American history study the last president of this century, r they should be able to look back U on a man who was able to make their lives better and the country 1 stronger. Hopefully, Bill Clinton will be this man, and not the one who marked the downturn of the 1 country. e 7 tl J: 777-7726 rtising: 777-1184 , : 777-6482 iimimittfn t Rob Gioielli Laura Day P AssL Viewpoints Creative Director C Jessica Nash J.T. Wagenheim Asst. Features Art Director Bryan Johnston Mark Hopkins S OwsyiVP Graduate Assistant q McLemore Marilyn Edwards r, Assi. Spons Taylor Nikki Thorpe Mulcting Director I S Asst. Photo Erik Collins Ben Muldrow Faculty Advisor Q Asst. Graphics to a The Gamecock will try to print all letters received. Letters 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 in Russell House room 333. Q The Gamecock reserves the right to edit all letters for style, possible libel or space limitations. Names will not be withheld under any circumstances. IEWPO ' vs^v \J(J[l A \ | TtePflp^W lYdffl a ill m\w *% ppsSipeNTN ? #> Mi <2rm J *\1 "We also ne doe: Dole's service Fre<| Leach I jn American longer matt( What 1 A *1 nis contriDU When this column comes out on probabl Jednesday, Nov. 6, it is very likely that ^is failed pr ill Clinton has just gotten himself re- Hubert! lected to another term in the White Goldwater an louse. politicians i This leaves many people, including failed in thei lyself, wondering what is wrong with they are still lis countiy that we can re-elect such a contribution lan. I can't figure it out. I suppose it Bob Dol< as to do with the fact that the economy members of I doing alright, and there is not a great has played i eal of anxiety out there, yet any one latter half ol ith half a brain ought to know that this Bob Dole i not because of Clinton. War II, dui However, I do not want to be a sore machine gur oser.Instead, I would like to reflect on In doing so h great man whose service to his countiy that cost him lould never be forgotten. Even toe Bob Dole is an infinitely better man right arm. ' lan Bill Clinton. There is not much bravery and iom for argument about that. to be presidi However, we have reached a point that we resp Media should give 'o the editor, You com make a com This letter is in reference to your of society an( ditorial on Friday, Nov. 1, criticizing because thej be Libertarian party. mainstrear My first concern is with your impossible t isregard for the facts. The editors appeal As a nev o tradition to defend public education perpetuatir y claiming it has been around since the find impossil ilgrims. This is false. In 1776, the entire not take you iouth had only five public schools. are popular, Further, the notion that government of becoming upport is necessary to provide from theme ompetitively priced education is inane. This type Tie government funds their own public may be tole chools out of tax revenues. outlets, nut t Most students cannot afford to pay on a univei nee in taxes and then again in private discouragin aition. Thus, lesser-priced private schools If new i< re effectively more expensive than they practicality rnuld be otherwise. students, tl Eliminating state-funded schools challenged i wuld open the "competitive" price niche In its laz o new schools established to fill the of student i( ducational needs of poorer students, that is trulj My second concern is with your Kyle W. Ha lisregard of ideas. Philosophy Jul Mrs > rmamw j) <fii ed to help people understand that 'e s not necessarily mean 'special right! Jenny Malizia, Political Science sophomore tn TT ? cliniilHn VV/ L7X1.V/ VMVf'AX politics where character no Very rarely do we have i ;rs. That is a shame. put a man like this in the W1 also a shame is that for all and yet we are squandering t tions to our country, Dole Today in America, we do y be remembered most for our politicians to be held ac esidential bids. We place our votes on the bar H. Humphrey and Barry instead of for the person, re two of the most respected Issues are certainly imp af the 20th century. Both there must be a balance bet\ r bid for the presidency, but and the person. That balance well respected for the great to be found, s they made to America. It is a symptom of a disee i will also be respected by that we no longer consider both parties for the role he important, n shaping America in the Every society has its high the twentieth centuiy. i's low points. We are in a low served his country in World now. *ing which he charged a . The immorality and decat 1 nest to save his comrades, society can be seen everywhi e suffered near fatal injuries tide will turn once again wl three years in rehabilitation, people finally realize what lay, he has little use of his and say enough is enough. It is not just qualities like A culture has many slide honesty that are necessary final downfall, and hopeful ent, but these are qualities are going through now is just i >ect in people. America will get what i Libertarian ideas a c cede that the Libertarians PpaaIp cVi/"\ii1r^ n ipelling case for their view ^Ople SflOUld R 1 government. But, you state, YailkCCS <ir WO f do not flow with prevailing q thought, their ideas are ChaiUpiOnS ;o implement. vs source, The Gamecock is To the editor lg a catch-22 Libertarians ble to escape. The media will Why is it so difficult fo 1 seriously unless your ideas acknowledge that the New Y< yet the ideas have no chance are the 1996 World Series ( ; popular without attention A week has passed since idia. wrapped up their 23 2 of intellectual conservatism Championship, yet Shawr :rable in our major media and other people on campus nom a student-run newspaper believe that a few calls ful rsity campus, it is deeply the Yankees the Americ g. Championship, then the W ieas, absent their political Despite the blown call by , will not be considered by in the ALCS related to Jeff len old ideas can never be this have anything to do wit! at all. that the Yankees went in y disregard of the importance Yards and dominated the < lealism, it is The Gamecock as they had all season? ' "irresponsible." There were also some u mpton controversial calls in the W (lior but it was the same umpire 5_ % I i #? W qual rights' Sfff 't be forgotten i chance to Most people know that Clinton is a liar, nite House, so it should come as no surprise to anyone hat chance, when Clinton breaks even mere promises not expect in the next four years, or even if he or countable, the First Lady is indicted on criminal 3is of issues charges, which is very possible. I think the real tragedy in this election ortant, but is that we are choosing a contemptible veen issues man over a genuinely good man. We is no where won't even have Dole in the Senate now. Good men and good people are hard ised society , to find these days, especially in the political character arena. Unfortunately good people are often points and overlooked or even ridiculed. Dan Quayle r point right is a good man, yet he is ridiculed. There is a war going on in America lence of our now; a war for the very heart and soul jre. Yet the of our country. Bob Dole and Dan Quayle len enough are casualties of this war, as are many is going on who stick with their values and hold views that may seem unpopular, ss before its If Bill Clinton does win re-election, ly what we Conservatives must stand strong and one of those, not give up because we will only loose t votes for. when we quit trying. honrf tn hp hpa rH JLAC*JLA\^\^ tvy I1VU1U ^HliZC P^e ^or *eams *n Game 3, wasn't fid The calls were questionable for both as they were continuously inconsistent, but the calls to Andrew Jones and Marquis Grissom didn't cost the Braves anything. I guess the Braves losing three r people to straight at home, or sorry, the Yankees ork Yankees winning three in Atlanta, had nothing Champions? to do with the Braves' inabilities in the the Yankees bullpen and their horrible pinch-hitting r d W o r 1 d e Q j \ q. , iv iui o in uic vyuuu ocuca;. 1continue?to Als0'the Yankees did beat the ly awarded "unbeatable" three pitchers to come back an League a^er being down 2-0. In other words, orld Series. the Braves were outplayed and Rich Garcia outmanaged and much to Yankee haters, Maier, does the Yankees are the World Champions h the reality again! to Cam den Sq gjve the Yankees the respect they Jnolesiust , , . . . c deserve and start preparing for next nfortunate, year< orld Series, Anthony Luzzi i behind the Sports Administration Senior