Letters to the editor

Let me open with a brief anecdote. A few professors have made their political opinions on Israel very well known in the past (namely in a letter to The Student on April 24, 2002). In my mind, it is a tragic misnomer to claim that Israel’s policies are tantamount to “military, political, economic and psychic terror against Palestinian civilians,” as they wrote. Will I make a big deal out of such a letter by refusing to take their classes? Of course not. I would be harming my education if I did s

Israel's recent actions continue a commitment to democracy

Well, oddly enough, Israel is complying. As a result of dangers to Israeli civilians inhabiting remote portions of the Gaza Strip-and the consequent toll upon the soldiers assigned to protect them from terrorist attacks-the typically right-wing Sharon adopted a leftist policy designed to save lives and remove a bit of the pressure from the Israeli Defense Force (IDF). The plan passed through Sharon’s coalition cabinet last week after being ratified by Israel’s Knesset in January. Under the curre