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Vol XXXVII No. 118

Friday, March 28, 2003

  Commentaries

Don't condemn opposing opinions
Jeff Skarski
staff

In the debate over the war in Iraq, "freedom of speech" has become a very controversial term with its meaning used on both sides of the debate. However, a recent trend has been developing that is, at least to me, disconcerting ... [more]
One last view of Iraqi officialdom
Yaqoob Bangash
sophomore

During spring break a group of 13 Notre Dame students went to Washington, D.C. on a CSC seminar called "Christian Responses to a Violent World." I was a part of this group which met a number of opinion makers in Washington ... [more]
Nader inspires
Anna Nussbaum
freshman

It's not often that I am inspired by politicians and too often that I am discouraged by them. Ralph Nader's lecture March 26 at the Mendoza College of Business on the topic of legislating corporate ethics inspired me. I have heard ... [more]
Fight for freedom
Benjamin Schoen
class of '00

Paul Graham's March 26 column focused on the high cost of the war against Saddam Hussein's regime and the alternative domestic projects that may consequently suffer from lack of funds. When debating the pros and cons of any war, price should ... [more]
It would be worse without Bush
Matt Somma
freshman

One of the most disturbing aspects of "Operation Iraqi Freedom" has been certain critics' portrayal of the incompetence of the Bush Administration. We must understand that our current leaders are faced with one of the most difficult administrations that any presidency ... [more]
ROTC Pass and Review deserves outdoor location
Observer Editorial

As students enter the final push of this academic year, other 18-to 22-year-olds are piloting helicopters, firing missiles and operating tanks in the war in Iraq. Their sacrifice should particularly resonate with Notre Dame and Saint Mary's students, as the faces ... [more]


Inside Column
"If you want peace..."
Mike Chambliss
Wire Editor

When the war with Iraq began, I was pretty uncomfortable about it. I thought that I wanted peace, so naturally I tried to work for justice. But it seems justice didn't want me to work for it. It was very uncommunicative, ... [more]


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