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Editorial Candidate forums need more latitude Although Tuesday’s presidential forum benefited the candidates and the student audience, there were some pro cedural problems that future organizers should consider before holding the next one. Moderator Neal Dorow had his hands full attempting to coordinate questions from the audience to the candidates. Members of the audience supposedly were required to direct their questions at Dorow, who then would pass the ques tions on to the candidates. This worked for the first three questions or so, but soon questions were being directed directly to the candidates — as they should have been. Dorow cannot be faulted for wanting the questions directed at him rather than the candidates. He simply wanted the forum to run smoothly and didn’t want any low blow attacks aimed at the candidates. His benevolence is ad mirable, but this is politics, and the candidates should be able to handle tough, if cheap, questions. Moreover, Carlton Clark, who assisted Dorow, was out of line when he attempted to quell a question regarding the candidates’ campaign spending. Claiming the question was “not pertinent to the campaign” should not have been his decision; it should have been up to the candidates. For tunately, candidates were permitted to answer the question after protest from a vocal audience. For future consideration, we recommend presidential forums be split; one for presidential candidates and one for vice-presidential candidates. Furthermore, if moderators wish to control the proceedings, we also recommend having the audience submit written questions. Floyd Beam easy choice for 'Pinhead of the Month' Our “Pinhead of the Month" award goes to none other than the chairman of the I,ane County Republican Central Committee, Floyd Beam. He was one of the three gentlemen who made headlines last week by distributing inflammatory “Cay Plague” pamphlets on campus. While we wholeheartedly support the right to free speech — even for Beam — we protest the gross inaccuracies in his pamphlets, his promotion of bigotry and stereotypes, his initial refusal to identify himself and the threat he level ed at one of our reporters. Few will believe the “facts" about gays listed in his pamphlet; some even may find them humorous. But there is nothing humorous about Beam’s rabid hostility against homosexuals, especially considering he is the Republican top banana for Lane County. His prophecy that homosexuals will continue to die, and this is “exactly what should happen.” is a scary state ment coming from someone with political power. Beam’s remarks last week concerning gays were irresponsible and reflect poorly on Lane County Republicans. So, Beam is not only a mindless gay basher, he is also a serious liability for the Republican party. Not only does he take anti-homosexual stances using outdated, false informa tion based on archaic stereotypes, he attempts to hide his identity, making him look that much more pathetic. Beam said he might continue passing out his pamphlets. If he does, we should have no problem naming the next “Pinhead of the Month” award winner. r WAVING LOCATED A MOB LISTENING DEVICE, as. B4BA3SY OFFICIALS IN MOSCOW DECIDE TO HAVE SOME FUN RAISA GORBACHEV AND ONE OP OUR MARINES? I AM 5WOCKED!_POOfi MIKHAIL T Letters Sincerity I feel that I am the qualified and motivated candidate in the race for Student Senate Seat 7. The path 1 have decided to take to student government at the University is one of sinceri ty, honesty, fair representation and a definite hardworking ap proach. It is easy for candidates to talk a lot before elections, but sincerity on issues and qualifications m u s t b e considered. Along with previous involve ment such as coaching and fund raising. 1 am carrying the Greek and SPA endorsements with me into this election. I think it is imperative for students in my field to know that they can get powerful, helpful and sincere representation from me if elected. Central areas of concern on campus to me are child care, campus safety and parking. 1 also feel for any international issues that may be affecting us students here at the University. More specifically, the rhetoric, theatre, TCF and music departments need a strong pre-registration program Oregon Daily Emerald The Oregon Daily Emerald is published Monday through Friday except during exam week and vacations by the Oregon Daily Emerald Publishing Co , at the University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, 97403 The Emerald operates independently of the University with offices on the third floor of the Erb Memorial Union and is a member of the Associated Press The Emerald is private property The unlawful removal or use of papers is prosecutable by law General Staff Advertising Director Susan Thelen Production Manager Wayne Michael Lottinville Classified Advertising Alyson Simmons Assistant to the Publisher Jean Ownbey Advertising Sales: Peter LaFleur / Sales Manager Teresa Acosta. Beryl Israel, Janelle Heitmann. Laura Goldstein, Catherine Lilja, Rick Martz. Joseph Menzel, Peter Miller, Joan Wildermuth News and Editorial 686-5511 Display Advertising and Business 686 3712 Classified Advertising 686-4343 Letter Perfect Graphics 686 5511 Production 686-4381 Circulation 686-5511 Editor Managing Editor News Editor Spectrum Editor Spectrum Assistant Editor Editorial Page Editors Sports Editor Photo Editor Spectrum Photo Editor Graphics Editor Night Editor Associate Editors Community Politics Higher Education / Administration University Affairs Student Government Student Activities General Assignment General Assignment Michelle Brence Lucinda Dillon Michael Rivers Stephen Maher Stanley Nelson Michael Drummond Angie Muniz Dennis Fernandes Maria Corvallis John Giustina Lorraine Rath Michael Rivers Janet Paulson B J Thomsen Chris Norred Laurie Schwartz Carolyn Lamberson Sarah Kitchen Alicia Gano Scott Maben Reporters: Jackie Barry. Mary Courtis, Gary Henley Photographers: Sherlyn Biorkgren, Shu Shtng Chen, Der rel Hewitt, Tim Jones, Bobbie Lo, Dan Wheeler Production: Michele Ross / Ad Coordinator Kelly Alexandre, Ronwm Nicole Ashton, Virginia Baniaga, Samantha Barbitta, Sandra Bevans, Sara Briscoe, Shu shing Chen, Janet Emery, Judith Gatz, Lisa Haggerty, Donna Leslie, Curtis Lott, Steve Lundgren, Kelli Mason! Mike McGraw. Rob Miles, Angela Muniz, Julie Paul, Ingrid White, Michael Wilhelm, Serena Williams, X Kang Xie such as that of the business department. I will provide the leadership and strength in the senate as well as fair representation and a sincere voice to connect the students and faculty of the University. Thank you and please VOTE MICHAEL FAHERTY FOR SEAT 7. Michael Faherty Student Political myopia After reading the article in the April 9 Emerald about 1FC can didate J.B. Leahy, I get the im pression that students are not supposed to be political, as if we are a separate entity from the community. We are only supposed to be concerned about student issues. Never mind that many of us pay utilities, live near toxic dump sites and are clearly affected by international affairs just as “real” citizens are. Radio stations and marching bands are great, but they don’t have the same impact on a stu dent’s lives as do other groups. Students should be able to affect their environment on and off campus. Non-partisan programs like OSPIRG, Oregon Student Lob by, the Commentator, and Sister University Project help students realize that they have power. The IFC is built so that students have such a broad range of groups to choose from. Who is J.B. Leahy to say that students do not want non partisan, political groups if we voted for OSP1RG? J. Lauren Norris Sociology Issues up front With the elections nearly upon us. students need to know what the candidates stand for and their experience. 1 believe the best representatives are ac tivists. not bureaucrats. That is why SPA candidates, like myself, have extensive ex perience in campus and com munity organizations — work ing for worthwhile causes. With our experiences in organizing, Students for a Progressive Agenda candidates can help student activities succeed, rather than creating bureaucratic obstacles. Given the new, radical right wing CSRL candidates this year, it is more important than ever to vote SPA — to protect the rights of all groups, regardless of ideology, to exist equally without discrimination. I’m up front on the issues: — I will fight to prevent any increase in the “incidental” ac tivity fee. — I’ll lobby for better Univer sity funding from the state. In stead of pitting student ac tivities against academics, and academics against athletics, education in general should be better supported by the public. — Activity fees are paid by students, for students, and should remain in student control. — 1 support free speech, non partisan political/social ac tivism, and the right of students to form organizations based on common interests. — Affirmative action and non-discrimination must be more than a promise. I also have wide organizing experience: — Current Director: War Resistance Center. — Former Director: Arts Union (Portland State). — Former Editor: Mid-Valley Link newspaper. — Former Media Coor dinator: Eugene Free South Africa. — Former Coordinator: Students for Lesbian and Gay Rights (PSU). — Volunteer: CALS, CISCAP, Citizens for Nuclear Free Oregon. — Former fund-raiser: Democratic party of Oregon. Vote SPA April 15! Douglas Pyle IFC candidate
