Inviting danger
Two months ago, the Residence Halls Association created a Security Task Force to survey the status of campus security in response to a rash of sexual assaults that occurred earlier in the semester. Last week, it reported its findings. In response to the report, RHA unanimously voted to establish the Board on Security - giving it the responsibility to continue studying the ongoing problem of campus crime. The board is another hindrance in a series of delays that must stop if RHA plans to take action on the important issue of campus safety. The University can take several immediate steps to increase safety in the residence halls - further delay is foolish.
Wedding bells
Gay couples across America breathed a sigh of relief last week as a Hawaii circuit court ruled that the Aloha state cannot deny marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Although the ruling only affects Hawaii, every other state in the union is watching the legal battle. The state will most likely appeal the decision; the case could eventually end up in the U. S. Supreme Court. Regardless of future appeals, the circuit court decision was right - gay and lesbian couples should be allowed to marry in any state at any time. The government should uphold this right.
Who will be our leader in 2000?
Check your watches. The 2000 New Hampshire primary is only a bit over three years away. The campaign begins soon after the 1998 election - only two years away. Fund raising begins even sooner. While the Republican field appears wide open, the Democrats are already falling into place: Al Gore vs. Dick Gephardt is sure to be the big showdown. Remember, these two faced off in the 1988 primary and did not, shall we say, get on very well.
12-10-96