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President made the right decision

By Donald Stuckey II · Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009

On Tuesday, President Obama made a very important speech on the future of Afghanistan. His speech focused on his strategy to make Afghanistan a more secure country free of terrorism and safe for democracy. His plan calls for sending an additional 30,000 troops to Afghanistan and bringing them home within 18 months. Also, he said that America will write no more blank checks to Afghanistan.

Obama is letting the country down

By David Gomez · Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009

It’s official. President Obama has caved to the desires of war hawks and interventionists. He addressed the volatile situation in Afghanistan and has called up 30,000 more troops to support his ongoing project. Like every other problem in the last four to five decades, the twisted and out of touch Republicans and Democrats think it can be fixed by throwing money at it.

Letter: EMU needs to raise standards

Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009

Dear EMU community, We, Students for an Ethical and Participatory Education (SEPE), are writing you because of our mutual interest in Eastern Michigan University’s values: integrity, respect, education and relationships.

Celebrities deserve to lead private lives ... just like us

By Hiba Baghdadi · Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009

We each need personal space and the privacy we deserve. We each are in the comfort of our homes, cities and states without having to worry about our privacy being violated.

Modern Whig Party moderates' new ally

Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009

A few articles ago I suggested independent voters vote Libertarian in the elections of 2010. While you might still wish to do so, I feel obligated, as a member of the slightly less biased than mainstream media, to inform the masses of yet another option.

In American politics, faith is the new fact

By Tom Brandt · Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009

I’ve had a revelation about the true nature of our political debate in this country, and it’s simply this: Believing you are correct is more important than being correct. Consider how recent attacks on Barack Obama from the political right have boiled the blood of American liberals.

Walking in the clouds... of smoke

By Hannah Schwab · Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009

Manners; we’ve all heard of them and some of us even practice them on a regular basis. I know they still exist because I’ve seen them on campus.

Democrats should attack GOP policy

By Donald Stuckey II · Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009

Last Monday, I attended an event here at Eastern Michigan where Gov. Jennifer Granholm was in attendance. The event itself was held in order to get more support to save the Michigan Promise Scholarship.

Stop texting and driving

By Hiba Baghdadi · Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009

You’re driving back home from school after a long exam, only thinking of sleeping. You hear a beep from your cell phone, indicating you just received a text message.

Obama needs to focus more on moon

By Philadelphia Inquirer Staff · Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009

Maybe someone should stick a copy of “The Right Stuff” into the DVD player on President Obama’s long flight back from his mission to Asia.

In our opinion: State promises to its students should be kept

By Echo Staff · Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009

When Gov. Jennifer Granholm signed the budget, she knew funding for the Michigan Promise Scholarship was not included.

Stop working, start napping

By Hannah Schwab · Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009

The Thanksgiving holiday is a time for families, football and food … right? No way. The holidays are a time for napping, and I, for one, cannot wait.

Men need self-control

By Donald Stuckey II · Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009

Guys, we have a problem: We are not treating our ladies with the respect they deserve. Over the last four weeks, I have heard way too many stories of how ladies have had to break up with their boyfriends because they found out they were cheating. Now, every situation is different; there might be a whole host of factors involved in a decision to be in a relationship with another woman. If that is the case, why not be a man and tell the woman you’re currently with that you’re not interested anymore. I’m sure that would be much more respectful than going behind your girl’s back and engaging in a relationship with another person. Now, I understand there are many good-looking women out there, and you might be tempted. But every person on this planet has the ability to exercise self-control and self-restraint. When I was in middle school I heard this one guy saying that when one man does something stupid, every man in the world suffers for it. This is another one of those statements that are too true. When you decide to cheat another woman finds out, and old-school guys who are trying to find a good woman are dealt another blow to their efforts. As a man, I believe we can do better than this.

Palin shows focus of U.S. is askew

By David Gomez · Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

The Sarah Palin media blitz has begun. Her book will sell a ton of copies, and she will probably begin to build herself up for a run at the presidency. She will make appearances on the talk show circuit and talk about what she thinks is wrong with America. I hope someone gives her a reality show and hopefully the fame and fortune she receives will be enough to keep her away from politics forever.

Vigilantes encourage security, not paranoia

By Ben Petiprin · Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

It is much easier for the supreme egocentric to find conspiracies outside of his day-to-day life. Not because he has trouble seeing connections in the events that happen around him, but because every person, animal and natural occurrence that enter his vision seem to strive for his attention or for a means to sabotage him.

Abortion debate could destroy Obama clan

By Neil Weinberg · Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Fewer questions will yield more impassioned answers than this one: How do you feel about abortion? When asked, a little more than half the population will support a woman’s right to choose and a little under half will be against abortion in all, or almost all, circumstances.

Christmas starts too early

Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009

Feeling depressed, I decided to listen to some Christmas music to cheer myself up. WNIC started their 100 percent Christmas music, so I used that.

Federal government demands user logs

By David Gomez · Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009

Well, the federal government is at it again. Bush era policies of spying and sneaking around are alive and well within the Obama administration.

Ship helps revive America's spirit

By Neil Weinberg · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009

F. Scott Fitzgerald once wrote, “There are no second acts in American lives.” But from the ashes of Manhattan and the wreckage of New Orleans, the USS New York sets sail.

Letter: Proposed weapon legislation good for colleges

By Gordon Kangas · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009

In the Echo’s recent article on the proposed legislation to allow the carrying of weapons on campus, a variety of critics voiced their concerns. As a supporter of this bill, I would like to address those points. First, to Police Chief O’Dell, who said, “Say you have a situation where officers are pulling up and everyone has guns. There’s no way of telling who the bad guys are.”