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Bill protects privacy in hiring practices House Bill 2325 proposes an amendment to the equal opportunity employment laws in Oregon. It seeks to add sexual orientation to the list of qualities an employer cannot discriminate against when hiring. This addition will help maintain the right to privacy for individuals seeking employment. This bill commonly is referred to as the ‘‘gay rights bill.” but that is a misleading phrase The legislation would protect everyone, not just homosexuals, from being denied a job specifically because of sexual preferences. Nonetheless, opposition to the bill comes from those worried that it will acknowledge homosexuality as accep table behavior. But this is not the point. The bill addresses the issue of privacy. It specifically forbids an employer from asking about an applicant's sexual background and denying him/her a job because of it. Similar restrictions apply to businesses selling, renting or leasing goods. Current Oregon laws protect individuals from being denied jobs on the basis of race, religion, color, sex. marital status, national origin, age or handicap The proposed legislation would add sexual orientation, which is limited to heterosexuality, homosexuality or bisexuality, to the list. This is an equal rights bill proposed to reduce hiring discrimination in all aspects. Because it is an extension of everyone's civil liberties and right to privacy, it should lx; supported. War criminals deserve strongest arm of the law Accused Nazi criminal Klaus Barbie mocked the French court he was in Tuesday when he referred to the proceedings as the Nuremberg trials. He claimed he was innocent because he was only following orders. This statement shines a warped ray of light on a man once convicted of war crimes and currently on trial for crimes against humanity. Barbie does not deny who he is, and hundreds of people have agreed to testify to the crimes and torture he committed. Nonetheless. Barbie will not take responsibility for his actions. He says that because he was following orders, it was not his fault, and he should not be punished. But he is guil ty. and by refusing responsibility, his immoral character is apparent. In a sad statement on American values. Barbie was hired by the U S. Army Counter Intellegence Corps after the war. The United States gave him a new identity and a job in South America. The United States should never have helped Barbie. But because it is too late to correct that mistake, the United States should do what it can to help the French convict him. Barbie’s actions are inexcusable. He should be con victed without reservation. Letters Be responsible Promiscuous heterosexuals and homosexuals threatened by AIDS, and abortion-on-demand I lackers — what common thread ties them together? Plain and simple — it’s per sonal irresponsibility. As spawned of lilieral "lf-it feels-good-do-it" underpinn ings. they proudly and miiitant ly demand to do whatever they want, whenever they want, with whomever they want — all with no concern for the social, financial or emotional conse quences to them or anyone else. And when those conse quences manifest themselves (and they inevitably do) with VD. AIDS or unwanted pregnancy, then suddenly it becomes society's (i.e.. respon sible taxpayers) duty to bail them out. They recklessly engage in "high-risk” sex. and then they demand the massive costs of their medical care to be provid ed by others They demand con traceptives to be provided by others, and when those fail (and they do) or aren't used, then they demand the right to kill their unborn to be provided by others. Hut here's the tragic bottom line irony: There is no bail-out for AIDS. And them is no bail out for the remorse caused by Oregon Daily Emerald The Oregon Daily Emerald ia 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 ol 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 Genera! Staff Advertising Director Production Manager Classified Manager Assistant to the Pub'isher Susan Thelen Wayne Michael Lottinvllle Alyson Simmons Jean Ownbey Advertising Sales: Peter LaFleur i Sales Manager Teresa Acosta. Janelie Hettmann, Catherine Lilia. Rick Marti. Joseph Meniel. Joan Wlldermuth Advertising Apprentices: Terl Bonng. Heather Mull. Bar bare Rogers. 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Dan Wheeler Production: Michele Ross f Ad Coordinator Supervisors: Sandra Bevans. Shu-Shing Chen, Eliot Knight, Angela Muniz, Ingnd While Technicians: Kelly Aleiandre. Ronwin Nicole Ashton, Virginia Baniaga. Samantha Barbitta. Sara Briscoe. Janet Emery. Judith Gat*. Lisa Haggerty. Linda Jones. Jung Lee. Donna Leslie. Bobble Lo. Kelli Mason. Mike McGraw. Rob Miles. Diana Moy. Julie Paul. Serena Williams killing your own offspring. It needs to be said: Pro miscuous "safe-sex" is not responsible sex — nor. in fact, is it safe. Be responsible. That plainly means — save it for your spouse (or future spouse). |on Wollander Eugene Crack down Besides reading, Tiling and 'rithmetic. the 4-J teachers can add rioting to the basic R's of learning. The strike may be over, but the pain and suffering the union teachers physically inflicted on innocent human beings should not be forgotten. jail terms are in order for those fanatics who diligently and purposely abuse society's norms — whether it be Silas T. Bissel. Charles Manson or the 4-) striking teachers. The teachers’ behavior was similar to that of a drunken mob on a witch hunt. In the future, if such violence breaks out again, let's hope the police and courts crack down on such despots and treat them like the criminals they are. Dan Goulet Political science Winners To kasey Brooks and others who scoffed at the l.evin son Ball campaign — a short history lesson. Imagine taking on the British, the world's most powerful na tion in the 18th century, being optimistic enough to even con sider the merging of 13 diverse and economically competitive states into one nation, fighting the War of 1812 against in superable odds, the luck nf Napoleon's needing funds and the resultant Louisiana Pur chase. the hardiness of settling the frontier, the bonanza of California's annexation, the odds against preserving the Union in the Civil War when faced with the militantly superior forces of the South, the gamble of successfully assimilating millions of im migrants — the most diverse elements of humanity, and the incredible victories in two world wars. Even Columbus himself was one of history's greatest gamblers — an Italian explorer betting on finding the East by sailing west in three ships; financing the whole shaky enterprise by a loan secured by a Spanish queen's jewels. Then realize that no one in the history of the University, or Oregon for that matter, has spent more on a student presidential election than the Levinson/Ball campaign. I am still trying to verify the national record. Not only did "The People's Choice" surpass the record for advertising in the Emerald, but for all student publications throughout the state and possibly iw tonwide. The lesson statins clear — America is not only a nation of gamblers, it is a nation of winners. As Phil and Robert's cam paign manager. I should know. Charles Carter Former president and state co-chairman Oregon Student Council to the state superintendent of education Letters Policy The Emerald will attempt to print all letters con 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. 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