Tracy McDannald’s article, “Different kind of race card used against Miami’s LeBron James,” is suprisingly similiar to an article posted in September by Dexter Rogers, “Q-Score: Why Do African-American Athletes Top the Most Hated List?”. Looking at the body of both articles, the following comes to light. Rogers writes about[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor are opeds from outside people that are given to the 49er to run.
Letter to the Editor- Proposition 19 makes marijuana equivalent to alcohol
Suppose you got arrested and thrown in jail with violent criminals and fired from your job for a glass of wine or bottle of beer that you consumed a week ago. How would you feel? Well that could never happen because alcohol is water-soluble, so it is not detectable in[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor- Marijuana prohibition is not conducive to prosperity
Marijuana prohibition is not conducive to prosperity If health outcomes determined drug laws instead of cultural norms, marijuana would be legal. Unlike alcohol, marijuana has never been shown to cause an overdose death, nor does it share the addictive properties of tobacco. Like any drug, marijuana can be harmful if abused,[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor- The Bible condones marijuana use
I thoroughly enjoyed reading the Daily 49er’s Oct. 18 article, “The Time to Talk About Marijuana Has Finally Come,” which included some progressive reasons to vote Yes on Proposition 19. Another important reason to end marijuana prohibition and extermination that doesn’t get mentioned is because it is biblically correct since Christ,[Read More…]
Faculty and staff of LGBT task force at CSULB respond to homophobia-related bullying
The faculty and staff of the LGBT Task Force at California State University, Long Beach are deeply saddened and disturbed by recent reports of homophobia-related bullying and suicides of LGBT youth nationwide. We extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the young adults who have experienced homophobia-related[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor- Diversions writer comes off pretentious and arrogant
I wanted to voice my dissatisfaction with the review written by Oscar Miranda about the Cal State Long Beach dance department’s contemporary concert. I have never agreed with his reviews. He is entitled to his own opinions, but I can’t help but feel his arguments in this review are completely[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor- American Indian grounds debate with university, not professors
I am writing a brief correction to the article entitled “Sacred American Indian Grounds under discussion” (5/5/10) so that readers understand that this presentation was not a debate between Professor Alvitre and I. We are on the same side, and both hope that President F. King Alexander will address Native[Read More…]
U.S. could gain leverage over Israel domestic policy by not helping
Dina Al-Hayek makes a good point when she writes in April 29th’s “Israel ‘occupied’ in mess,” that “it is yet again [the American] responsibility to clean up [Israel’s] mess.” American willingness to help Israel out of political and military crises, brought about by Israeli behavior, is an important reason for[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor- Faculty and staff of LGBT Task Force respond to campus climate issues
As faculty and staff of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Task Force at Cal State Long Beach, we wish to express our concern about the impact of recent events on the university community and campus climate. Campus dialogue following the Chicana Feminism Conference hosted by the Conciencía Feminíl student[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor- Goverment needs to expand HUD’s scope
In response to the column by Gerry Wachovsky dated April 6th, I offer the following: Grow up! We live in the United States of America and the last time I checked every American had the same rights. This includes homeless ones. Golf is a game, the library is a resource[Read More…]