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f Editorial A note to Bill and Fred Bill Wyatt and Fred Loveys have been elected ASUO president and vice-president. They survived a long, hard, often vicious campaign to post what must be considered an upset victory. That victory is heartening for a number of reasons. For one, it shows that University students are not easily taken in by slick, sneaky campaigns that mock student politics while parodying the politics of the “real” world. The campaign waged by Ben Merrill and John Stewart was such a campaign. Heavily financed, they relied on gimmickry and the power of name familiarity. Their campaign was an issue-less cam paign, aimed more at spreading Merrill’s name while muddying Wyatt’s than at speaking to the real problems facing ASUO government. Nevertheless, the election is over, and it becomes the responsibility of the new leadership to look ahead to the coming year. And an important year it is. Among other problems facing the ASUO will be a legislative move to re-order the incidental fee allocation priorities. That effort, supported by a strong athletic lobby, has already garnered much support. A total student lobbying effort will be required to reverse the situation. It becomes the responsibility of Wyatt and Loveys to mobilize and lead that lob bying effort. The time for playing games in the ASUO sandbox is over. In addition to the lobbying effort, Wyatt and Loveys must address themselves to a number of other issues. They promised voters a system of ASUO accountability, where the executive and legislative branches of the ASUO are open to the scrutiny and criticism of non-ASUO in dividuals. They promised more community in volvement in ASUO activities programs and they are committed to reapportioning the ASUO senate. The Emerald will be watching to see that our new executives exercise the necessary leadership in the coming year. The students should be watching as well. Anything less than a total commitment from student leaders could set student in terests back 20 years. [ Letters Where’s the logic With the current renewal of anti-war activity comes the ubiquitous ‘demand complex .' It appears that individuals and groups having this affliction are so con vinced that they are on the good and right side of any issue that persuasion and urging are insufficiently capable of ex pressing their felt pomposity. It must be terribly comforting to be absolutely sure of the rightness of one’s judgements and opinions. Apparently so self-righteous that other, less assured and-or less humanistic folks, are expected to make their preferences subservient to the grandiose ‘demands’ of these omniscient ones If these individuals and groups are sincerely concerned about events and situations in the world, and would like to have others join them in their efforts to do something about them, one would expect them not to behave so self-defeatingly as to antagonize their potential allies with such childish grandiosity. Whatever happened to persuasion? That is convincing someone of something by the force of one's logic or by presenting em pirical evidence What right does any individual or group have to ’demand’ anything from any other individual or group? Obviously only the right of omniscience, and while they apparently perceive themselves as miniature deities 1 am not fully convinced of that assumption. Stun l.auphridge Grad. Coun Psy. For Morse 1 believe Wayne Morse was right all along about this wasteful, bloody war The overrun of Wuang Trt points to the bankrupt position of the Saigon regime I think that Wayne Morse in the Senate would be guul life insurance for America His leadership, 1 feel, would lessen the chances of our country to stumble into any future Vietnams 1 firmly believe that if Wayne Morse hadn't spoken up so strongly years ago, thousands of American boys (including many Oregonians) would not be coming home today Wayne Morse is responsible for this action His fighter image and spirit will give Oregon and America the needed voice to combat problems that are corrupting lb< nation He will give us the necessary retoim needed in ami out of the Senate i 'regon needs Wayne Morse, put him .chmgton or where he can <Mivti\elv tienefit America I arrv J lirinetnan il’iccoto some excuse to advocate clamping down on the University and turning it into a “nice” school. Usually outraged by rampant communism, Camay has a new rap this year. It would seem that Don Juan LoPiccolo is pop-quizzing his students on The Sen suous Man-Woman and giving them credit for doing it in the aisles. This, according to Camay, is why we should begin screening professors carefully and blah, blah, blah. LoPiccolo has responded to this attack by seeking a retraction from Camay. And he will get it, too. Camay is in way over his head, this time. He has broadcast statements that members of the class know to be untrue in matters of fact. He will have to retract, whether he does so willingly or not. Those of us in the University community who are irritated by this whole thing will see Camay exposed for the fool he is. We should, therefore, respect Dr. LoPiccolo’s decision not to enter into public debate, to accept offers for equal time. Should Dr. LoPiccolo find it necessary or desireable to seek court action we should offer him whatever financial assistance he may request. Hill Wyatt Fred Loveys Tim Travis Paul Heistel While all the political hoopla we’ve been reading lately has focused on the ASUO and national primaries, I'm afraid many people have over looked a very important election The primary this May will include many local governmental positions positions whose outcomes will probably effect our lives more directly than either the ASUO or national positions at stake Most of us at the University are justifiably proud of the natural scenic resources that make this such a desirable place to live However, many of these people are ignorant of the powerful offices of local government that act to preserve or defile these same scenic resources In Lint' County, three commissioners exercise practically complete control over all county programs and their resultant effect on the environment If we intend to protect the scenic resources in this area, we nets! to elect a man who has not only a strong commitment to the environment, but also the political expertise to ef fectuate his plans within the existing power structure The only candidate in the upcoming Democratic primary with such qualifications is Paul Beistel Most of the candidates in this year's race for county commissioner have been traditionally non-commital on on vironmental issues, unless there appears ' ■ tv ,i ivlitical advantage merits, has worked to preserve the en vironmental integrity of the area while developing possibly the finest parks system in the state. In addition, Mr. Beistel has 22 years experience in dealing with the personnel and organizations that comprise our local government, an asset which very few of the other candidates can claim. In short, Mr. Beistel is a candidate who genuinely deserves your support. Please help preserve the scenic quality of Lane County by making Paul Beistel your candidate for County Commissioner. Scott Clark Second Year Law Camay ‘camp' The Emerald’s front page coverage of Ray Carnage (oops, Camay) is indeed stimulating. With such insignificant and boring topics as the Student Strike, Vietnam War and Oregon primary, it is orgasmic ecstacy to hear news of such paramount importance. When Ray gets done with his attacks on the U of O, he might want to attend a sex education class at one of the local high schools (we hear they are scandalous). Then, after completion of his high school education, he may be ready to interpret and understand the role of the University. Is it possible that Ray Camay is doing this all for the sake of “camp”? Maybe we’re not giving him enough credit. John L. Hurst Paul Chen Editors, Avenu Architecture & Allied Arts Concert Sunday This Sunday, LCC is host for a “good-old fashioncd-Sunday-aftemoon-concert-on the-green” and the public is invited. You come too, Mr. Editor, and bring your best girl. There’ll be a band concert in a grassy courtyard, an exhibition mile, folk dan cing, open volleyball play, an art show, and a sale of student pottery. Can you think of a better holiday from wars and rumors of wars? The board, the staff, and the students at LCC issue a warm and cordial welcome to the citizens of this area to join us in this celebration for education, youth, and spring. Yours for better journalism, Catherine Lauris Chairman of the Board Lane Community College I Commentary University Feminists Abortion action week J This week. May 1-6, has been designated Abortion Action Week In seventeen cities throughout the country there have been rallies and demonstrations scheduled for May 6 to demand the repeal of all abortion and restrictive contraception laws and no forced sterilization During this week.teach-ins,debates, and high school assemblies have been leading up to Saturday’s events. These actions were called for at the second national convention of the Woman's National Abortion Action Coalition i WON A AO held in Boston in February. The goal of the demonstrations is to continue the struggle of women for ine right to control.their own bodies a right denied by all 50 states Even Oregon, which has relatively liberal abortion laws requires an abortion to be appro\ed woman's husband, if she is n her parents, if she is umit to get this permission - - age, an abortion formed The legislation in some states is even farther behind Oregon’s and in other, relatively progressive states, anti abortion groups are threatening the gains already made Three anti-abortion bills have been introduced into the California state legislature, one of which would require the approval of the state supreme court for every abortion On April 16. an anti abortion demonstration was held in New York City, advocating the repeal of New York's relatively liberal abortion law The New York legislature will soon be considering the I>onmat. t Y w which would roll back all previous gains and allow an ..tv woman's life The \ iotor t - a , . „ . ll\ imnisls
