editorial
Don’t forget to vote
on ballot measures
With the ASUO general elections ready to start on
Wednesday, the editorial board of the Oregon Daily Emerald
endorses the following ballot measures:
• Measure 3 — Constitutional Amendment (SUAB).
• Measure 4 — Oregon Daily Emerald Funding.
• Measure 5 — Replace Section 6.10 of the ASUO
Constitution.
• Measure 7 — University Counseling Center.
• Measure 8 — Constitutional Amendment (Health
Insurance).
• Measure 10 — Computer Use Center.
After lengthy discussion, the Emerald decided not to
endorse Measure 2 (anti-pornography resolution). We are in
sympathy with the idea behind the resolution. Specifically,
the Emerald recognizes the need to “curb the production
and distribution of child pornography.” We are also oppos
ed to pornography which we feel promotes sexual violence.
But it is the wording of Measure 2 that we disagree with.
“Pornography” is left undefined, “violent acts” is left
undefined, and it is anyone’s guess what “stiffer penalties”
means. Measure 2, as it now stands, is open to different in
terpretations, depending On how a person understands it.
We support Measure 3 for a very simple reason: The
Student University Affairs Board (SUAB) has always func
tioned as a student senate and it should be called by that
name. Changing the title from SUAB to Student Senate will
make it easier for students to identify and understand the
role of this organization.
We endorse Measure 4 because additional funding from
student subscriptions ($1.99 per term) will enable the
Emerald to continue to bring the University community up
to-date news and information on local, national, and inter
national events. Furthermore, it will help the Emerald to
continue to give on-the-job training to students.
We stand firmly behind Measure 5 because the athletic
department also should have to conform to the same 7 per
cent limit for yearly program funding that other ASUO and
EMU programs adhere to. Specifically, this means that the
athletic department, like ASUO and EMU programs, will not
receive more than a 7 percent increase over their previous
year’s funding. We think that this is fair and deserves stu
dent support.
I he bmeraia aoes not enaorse Measure t>, wnicn wouiu
increase student funding for the United States Student
Association (USSA), of which the University is a member.
We support the idea behind the USSA and would also sup
port funding them, but not until they get their financial
house in order. Currently, the USSA owes the University
several thousand dollars and has a large national debt as
well. The USSA should straighten out its debt problem
before it is given additional funding from students.
There is a lot to gain by supporting Measure 7.
Specifically, the requested increase of $2.00 per student per
term will provide approximately 60 hours a week of increas
ed counseling services for students at the University. This is
important, because as things now stand, most students who
feel a need for counseling must sign up on a waiting list. For
some individuals, the wait can be as long as several weeks or
even months. Adding 60 more hours a week of counseling
services for students will help alleviate this problem.
Measure 8 is a bit odd, in that a student governing board
for the student health center has already been approved by
the University administration. We recommend that students
vote yes on this measure anyway to show their support for
more student input on how student health fees are used.
The Emerald urges a yes vote on Measure 9. This
measure is designed to give students more responsibility
and authority regarding the running of the ASUO health in
surance program. In the past, the ASUO has relied on an out
side agent to run the health insurance program for students.
This has led to high costs for questionable services on the
part of the agent. A yes vote on Measure 9 will give students
a direct role in overseeing spending of insurance fees and
establishing a better health insurance program.
On Measure 10, we encourage another yes vote. A com
puter use center located in the EMU would give students
who seek to learn about and use computers outside of the
classroom a chance to do so. Currently, access to computers
on campus is limited. A computer use center would be open
to all students and would give them wider access to com
puters for both academic and recreational purposes.
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letters
His rules
, During Wednesday of Gay
Pride week, I attended the panel
discussion on homosexuality
and religion. The panel
members were intelligent and
articulate individuals who were
very intent on selling their
point of view; namely that the
Bible does not condemn
homosexuality. Listening to
their arguments, 1 became con
vinced that either they have not
read what scripture does teach
concerning this subject, or they
are fooling themselves. The
language is neither obscure nor
ambiguous, and the message is
unequivocal. (Examples: the
18th chapter of the book of
Leviticus, the 1st chapter of
Romans, the 4th chapter of
Ephesians, and the 6th chapter
of First Corinthians). Homosex
uality is a practice that is plain
ly condemned as being a form of
rebellion against God’s design
and purpose for us. Like all sin,
it is ultimately destructive of in
dividuals and of society.
While the Bible states that
God hates and has promised to
judge all forms of sin, it also
declares that He loves and
values each of us immensely,
regardless of what we have
done or who we are. He offers
forgiveness and freedom from
slavery, based on what His son,
Jesus of Nazareth, accomplish
ed for us by His substitutionary
death and resurrection.
Homosexuals are free to make
their own choices about their
lifestyles, as are we all. We all,
however, must eventually die,
and Jesus taught that if we fail
to accept Him as savior, we will
one day face Him as judge, and
this judgment will be by His
rules, not ours.
William Moore
Eugene
Stop increase
I would like to strongly en
courage all students to write
their state legislator opposing
the proposed increase in our
tuition. Oregon’s tuition is well
above our neighboring 13
western states, by as much as
137 percent. In the years bet
ween 1979-83, tuition climbed
by nearly 100 percent.
In light of the imminent
financial aid cuts, a hike in our
tuition could have a drastic ef
fect on many students attending
the University. The Oregon Stu
dent Lobby estimates the cuts
may effect 11,000 students
state-wide.
Oregon's state system of
higher education is the most ex
pensive system in the region.
The economic recovery of
Oregon is a long way off, and
r
higher education is one of the
best ways to improve oppor
tunities for both citizens and
students, while attracting new
businesses.
The ASUO is sponsoring a
letter-writing campaign to fight
the increase in our tuition.
Writing a letter only takes a few
minutes. Your letters have a
very positive effect on the
legislature and are well worth
the effort. In addition to telling
them your views on this issue,
remind them that students are
active, voting constituents. We
have fact sheets, sample letters,
addresses, petitions, and more.
Visit our table in the EMU
lobby on Wednesday, or call the
ASUO office at 686-3724 for in
formation.
We will mail your letters for
you if you bring them to our
table or to the ASUO office in
Suite 4. EMU. Write today. The
education you save may by your
own.
Rebecca Roby
Coordinator
ASUO State Affairs
i
Letters Policy
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taining fair comment on topics of interest to the
University community.
Letters to the editor must be limited to 250
words, typed, signed and the identification of the
writer must be verified when the letter is turned in.
The Emerald reserves the right to edit any letter for
length or style. Letters to the editor should be turned
into the Emerald office. Suite 300, EMU.
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