 |
 |
Editor:
In response to John Keisling's letter about Dole as an obvious choice for president, I found the letter was well argued initially. However, his opinions in the fourth paragraph overcome his logical thinking. I was thoroughly shocked by both the discriminating and fallacious statements.
First, Mr. Keisling insinuates that women and homosexuals could not help provide a strong national defense. Let it stand it is not a consensus that his views that women and gays are not able to provide excellent security to the United States. Not only are they capable of performing these tasks, but as citizens, they have the right. Using Keisling's thought process: why stop with denying them the freedom to fight in combat? Why not do more? I suggest that both women and homosexuals should no longer be referred to as whole people. I advise that each of these be considered three-fifths of a person in the same manner as slaves were accounted for circa 19th century United States.
Keisling goes on to say, "Clinton is a liar and a cheat; Dole is an honorable man." If memory serves me correctly, which it does, this statement is no more than fallacy, poisoning the well. Therefore, this argument has no merit. It appears to me Mr. Keisling is suggesting that the president is an outright liar; unlike the man (Dole) who says cigarettes are about as harmful as milk. This is a fact, Keisling. Do I respect your memory? Not a chance.
Finally, Keisling describes the three issues that will shape the future. The two I find most misleading are citizens vs. bureaucrats and socialism vs. liberty. First and foremost, if America is ever going to dig itself out of the apparent economic hole it is in, created by none other then the precursors of Clinton (which I remind you are conservative republicans), the citizens are going to have to work with the bureaucrats, not against them. Second, since when is being concerned with civil rights, partial gun control, caring for the environment and having a department of education socialistic propaganda?
I suggest that if people are going to vote this year, they should look at the real issues. Don't be concerned with fighting the bureaucrats or socialists. They should concern themselves with which candidate represents their views. After all, elections are all about voting for what you believe.
Bernardo M. Velasco
mathematics freshman
|
|
|