Archive | Editorials
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Editorial: The duty of citizenship requires enlightened voting
Our national philosophy informs us that our citizenship is a duty, and that it is a duty that must be done with virtue. Being a citizen encompasses the acts comprising a state of self-governance. Webster’s states duty is “conduct based on ... a sense of propriety,” and “any action ...
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Editorial: First glimpse into November
At the Republican National Convention Aug. 30, presidential hopeful Mitt Romney delivered arguably the most important speech of his already distinguished life. In 38 minutes and to chants of “USA!
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Editorial: Do conventions matter?
Today marks the opening day of the Democratic National Convention, and in the wake of last week’s Republican National Convention, we have to ask: What significance apart from grandstanding and showmanship do party conventions have in modern American politics?
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Editorial: What to expect from the DNC
Today marks the start of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. The GOP had the misfortune of going first, meaning the Democrats have had time to respond to what was said, or not said, at the Republican National Convention.
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Editorial: Recent legal decision in Apple v. Samsung limits marketplace competition and hurts consumers
The Apple v. Samsung verdict was a big win for Apple, but it was a loss for consumers. During the trial, Apple argued that Samsung had violated several of its patents, including those covering the iPhone’s design, rounded-square icons and “pinch to zoom” technology.
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Editorial: Race should not be ignored in politics
U.S. politics are raceophobic. As talk show host Chris Matthews chastised former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney for his racially undertoned birther jokes and Ariz. Gov.
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Editorial: Akin’s ignorance unacceptable for Missouri
When asked about his stance on abortion when the pregnancy is the result of rape, Rep. Todd Akin, R-Mo., a state representative running for a state senate spot, dropped this line Sunday: “First of all, from what I understand from doctors, (pregnancy from rape) is really rare.
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Editorial: Student newspapers must remain in hands of students
When defining The Daily for readers, we often describe ourselves as independent, student-run and student-led. In fact, our very masthead reads, “The University of Oklahoma’s independent student voice since 1916.
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Editorial: Pell Grant payback should not fall on students
Here today, gone tomorrow. These are the words Florida State College in Jacksonville, students are using when referring to their financial aid. In what would be any poor college student’s nightmare, more than 1,300 students of FSCJ will have to payback their Pell Grants to the government.