Opinions - The Eastern Echo

America behind in brawls

By Chris Hoitash · Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012

When the British riot, the police get involved. When Americans riot, one guy gets roughed up a bit.

Saber-rattling at Iran dangerous

By Robert Uldricks · Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012

If Iran gets a nuclear weapon it will immediately blow up Israel and then nuke Washington D.C., Las Vegas and Disney World.

Why I will never identify with Republicans

By James Tatum · Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012

I voted for Gov. Rick Snyder, a Republican, in 2010. Should he decide to run for reelection in 2014, I will reaffirm my support.

For success in the USA, our next president must find compromise

By Casey Wooley · Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012

So here we sit, a few weeks before the election that has bewildered us for the last two years, a few weeks before the choice before us becomes real.

Dream Act a bad idea, gives scholarships to wrong people

By David Konarske · Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012

An Oct. 8 article by The Eastern Echo explained the work Student Body President Matthew Norfleet has done to further an Eastern Michigan University “Dream Act.” This policy would give EMU Foundation scholarships to the children of illegal immigrants because they have to pay out-of-state tuition.

Affirmative action has some merits

By Patrick Seick · Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012

Abigail Fisher is a white Texan who applied to the University of Texas and was denied admission. On Oct.

Want to feel involved? Put down the phone

By Jodi F. Bullock · Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012

The rise of the smartphone has been a major boon for nearly everyone who has one in the palm of their hand.

Afirmative Action under microscope at U of Texas

By Silvana Taylor · Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012

The University of Texas put an interesting spin on the tired debate concerning affirmative action when Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito challenged a particular statement within a brief from the university.

Strong personalities can fight gridlock

By Chris Hoitash · Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012

America is divided. Partisanship has fractured the nation, immobilizing our government and rendering any meaningful discussion fruitless and a wasted effort.

Capitalism is broken: Poor becoming serfs

By James Tatum · Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012

There is a problem in this country that neither the incumbent president nor the new contender for the presidency seems prepared to address: American capitalism doesn’t work.

Foreign policy important factor in election

By Patrick Seick · Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012

The presidential race has been interesting to say the least, particularly in the last few weeks. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney had an excellent debate performance in Denver, President Barack Obama benefited from the unemployment rate dropping to a notably low 7.8 percent and Sesame Street’s Big Bird may possibly sue for defamation.

Debate energizes Romney campaign

By David Konarske · Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012

The president was the favorite against Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney leading into the first debate last week, but he came out looking like the challenger.

High heels too painful

By Jodi F. Bullock · Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012

Look down at the shoes of women around Eastern Michigan University’s campus on a typical day of school and you’ll see that, for the most part, women in this area make sensible choices: sneakers, flats and the unfortunately ubiquitous Uggs.

Time to invest in public infrastructure

By Sammy DeMarco · Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012

When is the right time to invest in national infrastructure? Is it before a bridge collapses? Perhaps when the economy is down and an infusion of jobs is needed?

Candidates need open, honest discussion

By Chris Hoitash · Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012

The first presidential debate of 2012, let’s do this. In what came as a surprise to probably everyone, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney came across as the clear winner.

EMI says reselling purchased tracks is wrong

By Robert Uldricks · Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012

When you buy a toaster, don’t you have the right to resell it? Apparently troubled record label EMI Music thinks differently. Earlier this year, EMI sued startup company ReDigi.com for what it claims is copyright infringement.

Obama chuckles at weed

By James Tatum · Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012

Often before more youthful crowds when the question of marijuana legalization arises, President Barack Obama displays an annoying habit: He chuckles.

Music was once complex, now generic, uncreative

By Michael Dietlin · Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012

It’s occurred to me recently that the music we listen to is subtly changing. This change is understandable as music (like many things) evolves over time. But, in recent years, can we say we’ve had a part in this evolution?

Homecoming is a fun way to show spirit

By Patrick Seick · Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012

If you haven’t noticed the chalk on the sidewalks around Eastern Michigan University’s campus, random strangers asking for your vote on your emich.edu account or Eagle Nation’s energized (perhaps even more energized than usual) personnel, I should inform you that it’s that special time of year: Homecoming.

Citizenship question simple, protects ballot

By David Konarske · Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012

This fall, the American Civil Liberties Union is challenging an important question being asked before a person receives a ballot to vote, “Are you a US citizen?” The question represents the fact that voting is a constitutional right reserved for U.S. citizens only. Why is it a bad thing?