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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (May 27, 1982)
emerald platform Angry In response to the article "Women march to protest fear." I can’t help but to feel somewhat angry at the women ask ing the men to show their support from the streetcomers. Being a woman, I’d be the first one to admit my fright of walking alone at night. The turnout at the march proved to be a great number of con cerned women, and I can praise you on this. However, wouldn’t have your masses been that much grander and more united had not men been able to join you? We are going through impor tant transitions dealing with social equality today. We can’t afford to be building our walls bigger between our selves, men and women, when daily we are all being raped in one form or an other. We need to join together, work together, and march together, in unison accomplishing our goals. Mary E. Graham Sophomore, psychology Fair music An important — and some would say — essential facet of University life died this year. Its passing was marked by a few, while the rest may have noticed some thing missing in this spring's street fair Without any notice or announcement it was banned and ‘‘they" say it will remain so. This important aspect of the street fair as well as most every student’s life, is music In past street fairs many have enjoyed the wide variety of music that was present during the two days of the fair in fall and spring. There was something for almost everyone’s musical taste represented at the fair, from rock-and-roll to classical flute, and there was biuegrass to bridge the gap between the two Now, without so much as an an nouncement of a meeting or even a show of hands, the administration has ended ad music at the sheet fair. One definition of music states simply: "an agreeable sound." With the wide variety of music that was available at the street fair, that definition is not as sub jective as it may seem There were so many “sounds" represented that there was some “agreeable sound" to suit every taste. That richness to the envir onment of the street fair is gone and I mourn its passing. Chuck Boiler Junior, elementary education No respect The frisbee; an item not designed to cause cancer or to inflict bodily harm However, recent letters to the editor have expressed some concern that perhaps this does not hold true on the Unviersity campus Others, those that indulge in a sport called frisbee golf, fee! that some students treat their interest (including their free-flying fnsbees) with no respect We would like to propose simple sug gestions to reduce the probability of armed confrontation between F.A.G.s (Frisbee Association of Golfers) and non-F.A G.s here on campus. Non-golfers, though they do form the majority, must be aware that this is a recreational sport recognized by the Intramural Office, and therefore de serves the same respect other, more "traditional" sports receive This respect might include a bit of restraint. Simply leave a frisbee where it lies. Also, a bit of extra patience in the event of a "near hit" certainly couldn't hurt However, the responsibility in regards to safety falls on the shoulders of the golfers Some students feel they have been singled out as human targets A simple "heads up" before throwing might eliminate this problem. In additon. it might also be a good idea to halt play tor the short yet busy period between classes Above all frisbee golfers, stick to the designated course (yes. one exists and maps may be picked up in Ger linger), and make sure all holes are visi bly well marked Following these sug gestions might minimize conflicts by restricting the area the golfers use for play. Finally we feel that since the Intramural Department both recognizes ano promotes frisbee golf, they also should assume a role in keeping the peace By marking the lampposts that designate holes with a bright ribbon or penant. golfers and non-golfers alike would be more aware of the areas where frisbee golf is being played This could be done at a minimal cost and would help to clear up some of the confusion as to where golf should be played on campus. It is not unrealistic to ask for a small amount of cooperation. We hope that these suggestions will help golfers and non-goffers maintain a peaceful coexis tence on campus. Vktcrn Wadostftr Humble ears Alas, a new revelation was presented to the world by the “prophet" Gimli Foster Khazad. in the letter "Religiosity” (May 11, 1982). “The prophet.” drawing from his diverse experiences with religious cults, claims to have debunked the living God from reality by a simple "pick-a-number" guessing game "In variably the supposed deity will be powerless to pass such a test." he says Well. I claim a God who can pass such a test, but he will not be mocked by such foolishness It is amazing that Jesus, after healing the sick, giving sight to the blind, and (most importantly) forgiving sinners, was asked by the religious leaders of the day to demonstrate some sign of his divinity. His reply would likely be the same today to those who are looking for proof of his existence: "An evil and adulterous generation craves for a sign of Jonah the prophet; for just as Jonah eras in the belly of a sea monster, so shall the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of th earth." (Matthew 1238.40) Jesus rose from the dead and ascend ed into heaven, an event that was seen by more than 500 witnesses and is one of the best documented historical events of that time (see Evidence That Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell). Surely Jesus does not need to show any other signs, although he does each day But even if you saw them, would it really change your heart? And would you not still demand another test to make really sure? The world believes only after seeing; in Christ we see in believing The blind man in John 9 received sight only after letting Jesus rub his eyes with dirt and spit. Faith in Jesus Christ is not blind — God has indeed revealed Himslef, but only when we believe with humble ears will our eyes be opened and His indesputa ble reality and glorious works become clear to us. Kelly Wallen ioardhu* POME STALWART REFUPUCAN FAITHFUL ?AY THEY FEAR THAT KUL0N60SKI IP UNTE?TEP, THAT HE!? AN "UNKNOWN QUANTITY' IF THAT? THE CAPE, THE ELECTION REALLY POILP POWN TO A CHOICE BETWEEN: FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN FEAR OF THE NNOUN! Smnior T|t> r, .. fl ■ li ** -«-* 1. - * ■ ■ unyon umny ciimiiw n puouunwo Mondcf through Friday wcfpf duffn^ flnolM iwvcft flfltf vtcfHofft ftf Oregon Da/// EmormM PubUtMng Co. 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