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Friday, February 27,1998 No const 0 | emity STREYER Guest Columnist ? Recently, as a result of the media and legal feeding frenzies caused by the tapes Linda Tripp made of her conversations with Monica Lewinski, the American Civil Liberties Union has begun making noise about a person's right to not be tape-recorded without permission. In 38 states, including South Carolina, permissible evidence in court ineludes audio-recorded conversations, as long as at least one party is aware that the conversation is being taped. The other 12, including Maryland, where some of Tripp and Lewinsky's conversations took place, require that all parties consent to the recording. The ACLUs position is that if s not nice, and in fact sneaky and underhanded, to record someone without telling them about it first, and the or*ganization has begun attempting to i i i : J i. i_ _ *j ? nave jaws cnangea in me mconsiaerate 38 states that think otherwise. Why would someone object to being tape-recorded without prior knowledge? DAs given a bad ? rap from article To the editor: My significant other is a desk assistant and a resident in the Towers Area. I've experienced both sides of the coin: Fve been frustrated with DAs who don't do their jobs properly, but I've also seen the difficulties behind running a desk. My ID has been locked in the Area Office and stored in other places ^ that Fd rather not mention. Complaints 9 from residents about the desks in the Towers Area abound, and I need not add to them. l?\K\0\Sl i ? i i2 la I4 HF?P?P 13 fPl4 it p: 20 BM21 |23~ 24 J 26 27 H ? 33 36 oo " """" " 42 43 uizzai 48 49 50 51 5 0 56 K 59 Ko 62 Close to Home^^ ^ i ' ^ alt r tnp fTc/artvhcrrKe cxyiruiervr.cvm "Head down the right side about drive slices, just deflect it b the fairway toward the ( V / >nt for re There are scores of reasons shared bv the innocent and the guilty. But primarily, it's because it's sneaky and underhanded, and violates an implicit trust which is expressed when two people talk to each other privately. What Linda Tripp did was sneaky and underhanded, but sometimes the only way to catch people doing sneaky and underhanded things (having oral sex in the Oval Office might be one example, and planning to break into the Democratic National Headquarters a la Nixon might be another) is to be sneaky and underhanded yourself. Furthermore, it's sneaky and un derhanded for someone to deny that a conversation took place when it did, in fact, take place, and sometimes a little sneakiness and underhandedness on the part of the person who's telling the truth is the only way to prove who's right. The ACLlFs laws would protect people who say things they shouldn't say when they don't think anyone is listening. How is a tape recording different from a witness who overhears an in On the other side of the coin, being a desk coordinator is not easy. If you've ever sat in a residence hall lobby for some time, you may have noticed that residents are often rude and unpleasant to be around. They complain when DA's don't do their jobs, but residents are also rude when DA's do their jobs. In the Towers Areas, residents are required to carry their IDs at all times because of the ID scan system. If a DA refuses to let a resident in the building because he or she does not have m ; j a ? u ? an JUL/, in c icsiuciit uiicn ucLUiiico angry and behaves rudely. Guests attempting to enter the building unescorted are frequently rude when they are informed that they must in JMP M" I" M'1 zzzmzzzz 22 |25 j| 8 29 30 31 32 H sn ~-m-? 44 45 2 HH53~ 54 55 j*58 he: www uexpress com f snAi{-cose-fchcm 150 yards. If my >ack onto jreen." ; VIEWI The Ga cordings criminating conversation? On the other hand, the laws in existence now protect people who are telling the truth and attempting to bring about justice. A good rule for people who don't want to get caught saying incriminating things would be to keep their mouths shut in the first place. (And, it must be said, that rule applies in more than one way to Monica Lewinski.) The ACLU's other concern is that . speech is easily taken out of context, which is why all states require that at least one party know about the recording, to provide a witness to the context of the conversation, and, should the recording party attempt to present the conversation out of its original context, the judicial system allows both sides to speak. The laws that the ACLU wants to enact would protect the guilty far more than it would harm the innocent, and even any serious impact on innocent parties is arguable. New laws would harm those who attempt to protect themselves from accusations of lying. The last thing our judicial system needs is another loophole for sneaky and underhanded people to slip through. be signed in by a resident of the building. The resident must come down to the desk, sign the guest in and escort him or her through the building. I think the problem is two-fold. Residence hall staff members need to reevaluate their work. On the other hand, residents need to follow visitation policies and take responsibility for the safe ty of their residence halls. DAs should not have to "enforce" visitation policies. I applaud those who are voicing their concerns and dissatisfaction with residence hall desks. Audrey Shippey Senior, Religious Studies w The G< ""1 01997 Tribune Media Services, Inc. II All rights reserved. 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And what was the leading story on the cover page? ^ Oh, one would guess ... perhaps the Crisis in the Gulf? Remember Iraq, a nation that unfortunately is ruled by re' an insane, selfish, power-hungry madman named Saddam? a * Well, not this week. The magazine ^ felt that the cover page should be ded- ea icated to the female personage whose face has become more plasticized on papers than Michael Jackson's face has Pr' become over the past 20 years. m( Ms. Monica Lewinsky, the young White House intern from Beverly Hills m1 who had an affair with the president. Pardon me, who allegedly had an affair ^ with Clinton. co Fingers are pointing in all direc- eVl tions. 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Shift I me/ HOMICtPE 1 ulUfdt'c i rpk 1 va/at^p? i l Ml i pi i 7)i| what" is a unlv6b?ai fvhlosophy^ i *trurh?lh?an,is _ 1 | th6r6 6yen such TO j a thing? 60 \<rrJ ! \ st like b ainst the President of the United ates? Apparently, many people do. Almost ery letter to the editor in the magales I have read was a bitter stab at e media for their handling of the sto. According to them, pertinent news )ries have suddenly taken a tabloid;e appearance and are defaming the putation of our nation's leader. Be that as it may, the media loves rood story. Why is that? Because the ajority of the population of the UnitStates also loves a good story. This scandal in the White House is turned out to have a juicier, more ovocative plot than any Monday night avie on cable. From sex and lies to pe-recorded messages, there is defitely some heat to this story. And the amount of coverage that has received has been enormous. I uld probably tell you the names of " ery lawyer on the President's defense am, along with every friend and relive of Lewinsky that has come into ry in the investigation. If s more in mation than I could have asked for. Such coverage on scandalous sto>s is nnt haw news Rpmprnhflr the J. Simpson case? Who could forget rf WTCH.VIE m \ SUSPECT \N CU5T01 \ AFTER. PRESIDENT v. ' ;h 21-April 19? /T^l Leo (July 23-Aug.22) all of the wild today, 1 6p*V* be the butt ot a practice ely to summon V ^1)$ Going along with it ma1 iful. Irresponsible last laugh by turning tl rouble. You are better on the joker. The worst thing you ca jllower. lose your temper. ril 20-May 20): This "<5gQ)) Virgo (Aug.-23-Sept. day for working with A change in routine qiv lere may be no choice chance to experiment.' Your own ambitions viit' "J a pleasant discovery th someone else's reality, well into your life. Today's criticism is intervene. than annoying. lay21-June21): C&f\\ L,bra (Sept23-0cLZ proach today. A normal Friendship and partners nakes unconventional V* f an intellectual level tod tlingly effective. Your X_(j5dJ will communicate beau isant surprise. singles will create a favorable climate Play with this moment. ine 22-July 22): Scorpio (0ct.24-Not jppy wi th the way a v + y pe?P,e may dismiss or t on nas gone after you accomplishments. Try no cents. If everything criticism sense of style would be boring. Take attitude. Your decoration could Bei e next phase. today. Press Exchanoe httn://www.Astrolo . R a' ((r\ " ^ fPV "Vr" i I i i i f W6u.,in? A TBUl THAT A Round PI 2 CUT (N ?QUARe9 (Nf pFwepGesiriNHefl t_ rf I Page A5 usiness that two-hour televised ride in the Bronco? Scandal sells, though many do not want to admit it. But most bought into it during the first few weeks. We could not wait to hear what Starr dug up next. Innuendoes, confessions, presents. But like all scandals, this one is dying. Hillary was right when she said that the scandal will dissipate over time. After all, the plot is still the same. There are not many new twists. The story just is not as captivating. And the majority of the people are now getting tired and bored of the same old news. Perhaps it is time to focus on the situation in the gulf. After all, world peace and the retrieval of massive weaponry that are presently in the hands of a Mussolini incarnate are at question here. And of course, there is the threat of another war. Eyes are widening. Ears are perking up to this news. And the media will' follow. After all, the media is a business. And the purpose of business is to sell. * Businesses sell what the people want and what they ask for. college press EXCHANGE t You could Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21f. il joke today Mrll Keep your mind and schedule open / get you the M? *\ / '\ ,txJaV-Yo(J m quicl< ,0 comprehend re joke back * y ' and apply new ideas. Ignore your ,n go is to mother's advice and talk to strangers. Go someplace different and pretend lo be someone else. 22f. Capricorn (Dec.22-Jan. 19): res you the v ' 1 Money passes through your hands You make . f v , | today, whether you are a buyer or at would (it ta seller. If buying, carefully consider : mtire useful 'the value of the purchase you are about lo make. If selling, make sure the buyer knows what she's getting. If. Aquarius (Jan.20-Feb. 18f. hip begin on hf Ht With the Moon in Aquarius'house, ay. Couples Hjs&aaM this is a time for creative thought tifully, while v-?and original deeds. You find yourself for telepathy, with a loyal entourage who is convinced of your ability to walk on water. Do not disappoint them! '.21 f. Older Jjgfjh Pisces (Feb. 19-March20f rivialize your w&/}) You are easily distracted today, to invite making you useless for anything or with your Vw r " > important This could be a fun time a little off if you are able to gel out of your responsibilities. Anyone who talks to you recognizes your wisdom. gy.Net For entertainment purposes only hymes with Orange Hillary Price EXCt<SfcME, I WOULD Uk6 SOME rtA, BUT t DON'T WANT ATBA BfiG, I JUST WANT HOT KATCR. AND MAKE Sure IT'S" sailing HOT, Npr Oust warm, with aw eoGeoF l?MON ON THE SIDE AND SOME HONEY. PLEASE DONT ?? FORGET THE DOILY, ANO / tell the chef roe bacon ^ -?rn in MY sandwich was 4? RATHER CHEWY. 4 * ' HiukRV 8. pmce 3.-V7 11 I WAS WOULD You EDGED GOING FOR UkG HY ?A SOMETHING OPlNIONAfttlT 'JBAP ON A GWNDeR CHAMPAGNE lENTLY SCAUg. (N DIXIE. \ CUPS? ml'!