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April 18, 1980
Sacrifice for quality
Carrying his dedication to the smooth operation of Student Senate to perhaps an unnecessary extreme, Greg Snackke, student body president, said Tuesday that he would cut off his term today if it would make the statement and later Snackke made the statement and support a bill that would move Senate elections from February to November, starting next fall.
Every reason Schnacke gave for the move, which was an election promise made by Schnacke and Matt Davis, student body vice president, is logical and justifiable. The proposed move would require reasonable pieces of legislation to be brought before the Senate in a long time.
The primary and most important reason Schannack points out for moving the elections to November is a matter of coordinating the timing of Senate hearings and decisionless with the experience of undecided voters, those making the decisions—senators.
"You take a whole new batch of senators and make them make $1,000 decisions right after they've been selected." Schnacke said. "Because they're new, they don't understand the procedure."
Right now there is only a two-month
"training" period between the time a student is elected in February and the time he is expected in April to knead the dough of the Senate into a budget that is palatable for all those who dine at the Senate table, including the Senate itself. Quick-order cook experience generally is not one of the most sought after qualifications for a student body leader.
The move also would allow the Senate to save about $500 in advertising costs, according to Schnacke, because the election would be consolidated with the fall freshman election.
Despite the potential advantages of the move, Schinneck unmasked apparently the only obstacle he sees to passage of the bill, which he plans to introduce at next Wednesday's Senate meeting. The obstacle would find its strength in the pettiness and self-preservation instinct of some senators.
As it is worded now, the bill would become effective next November, cutting short by two months the terms of present senators. Schnacke said it may not be passed by senators who do not want to sacrifice their full terms.
For increased efficiency and effectiveness in future Senates, and perhaps increased confidence in the Senate should be passed and activated now.
Mormon programs are directed by God
To the Editor:
We read with interest the article "Mormons 190 years old and growing" by brook B. Kotler 10 kansasan of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Christ day Saints "Mormons," we appreciated the author's comments. He obviously took much care and did much research in preparing the article.
Reagan uninformed, unstable candidate
However, there are a few items we would like to comment on that were not exactly correct in either tone or fact.
To the Editor:
1. We do not believe the Book of Mormon to be the equivalent of the Bible, but rather that it stands with the Bible as a second
A recent swing toward conservatism in the party has been possibly as in Ronald Reagan's campaign for the Republican nomination for the presidency, which he appears to be pushing with his bloc.
I can agree with conservative measures to balance the federal budget and maintain a strong defense, but Reagan does not em-
witness for Christ. Both the Bible and the Book of Mormon describe God's dealings with man and His plan to bring about the full development of each His children.
UNIVERSITY DAILY letters KANSAN
3. the doctrine found in the book of Mormon has never undergone a change since the initial translation carried out by Joseph Smith under the direction of God.
2. Although the church has not pursued excavation of the Hill Cumurah site, there have been many archaeological findings in Central and South America that support the existence of a culture like that described by the Book of Mormon.
4. We believe that the Lord is at the head of the church and continues to guide its operation through revelation to men we sustain as priests, seers and revelators. The priesthood was created by black males holding the priesthood were inspired by the Lord and were not due to pressures imposed on the church. It is interesting to note that in different periods the priesthood was practiced by various prophets. Also, if the change in policy regarding black males receiving the priesthood was a result of outside pressure, a change would have taken place several times when such pressure was at its maximum.
5. The church does not interfere on the free agency of any person to pursue any political beliefs he desires. Soma Johnson was not a member of the Church, but rather for comments she made encouraging others not to accept counsel from church leaders and her actions that could harm her.
understanding why the church is growing at a rapid rate is not difficult when one sees how many proven organizations of the church are grown out of the church. The growth of the church takes on added significance when viewed in light of Amos 8:11-12 and the second chapter of Joshua 4:10.
Ron Terry
Bishop - Lawrence Ward
assistant professor of Chemical
and petroleum engineering
Larry Erickson
Int Counselor - Lawrence Ward
lawrence graduate student
Again, we'd like to thank Pittman for his interesting article.
An example would be his statement that in the last three years the federal bureaucracy was expanded by 131,000 new jobs. The state contended that it cost the former Department of Health, Education and Welfare $3 to deliver every $1 of aid. It actually cost H.E.W. about $200 for every dollar of money invested in this country, not clearly understanding the issue of farm parity although he later admitted he understood the issue and was against farm parity which would be imposed in Kansas and other agricultural states.
the body the best of these conservative qualities. His lack of insight and research into the issues is truly astounding. He distorts facts and facts in his speeches.
Instead of increasing money being spent on conventional defense, we should research applications that can help maintain our security. In his recent remarks about an air lift of supplies to the Caribbean at the Peruvian Embassy in Santo Domingo against Iran, his lack of understanding the issues is also apparent. Reagan wants to flex our muscles so the world can see our resilience.
These misstatements, alterations, and deletions show a lack of understanding the issues. He makes these comments in speeches at powerful personal appearances and when corrupted, retracts the statements quietly in the newspaper. The people speak for themselves only skin the newspaper: a wise political move by Reagan, who is a shrewd politician.
Our country would only lose esteem in this manner. We lead the free world because we are secure, leading through example rather than force. Force implies confrontation without using by example is a passive role, and one cannot escape from our allies and foster better relations.
Ronald Reagan is an unstable and unpredictable issue. His history, 1960-1982, when he was governor of R.I., Ford for the Republican presidential nomination, to invest Social Security money in the stock market caused Ford at the time of his presidency to lose interest. He certainly not a conservative idea. Ronald Reagan for president? These times call for him to become a more experienced and honesty. The choice is yours.
Last week vandals tumbled the litte house inokem, Okla., wherefolkinger Woozy Guthrie was born. The ramblestack building was owned by a local olsman, who made it a museum to be made into a musical for the singer. Now, the olmsays, there will be no memorial.
Brett Perry
Brattleboro, Vt., junior
How Woody would have laughed at that. He never wanted memorials, particularly immovable ones. Woody never stayed in one place long enough to set root, never wanted to, either. He was a hobo and the thought of losing his memorial would have sent him who嗡ed.
Woody did leave behind two memorials, though. One, his music, was entirely of his making. Woody was a product of the Depression and a tragic family background.
Woody's spirit still sings and fights
kate COLUMNIST pound
He sang the folksongs of America and wrote new ones to express his pain and his love of life. He sang in the camps of the Okez migrating to California. He sang for the fields in the fields before migrant workers, and the music encouraged striking factory workers.
WOODY SANG with Pete Seeger, Mother Parker Cisco Houston and all the other folk entertainers of the era. Thurs was simple fun, a bit more complex times and words that ever yore orders."
His music helped shape the folk-rock songs of our generation. Bob Dylan got his start as a jazz pianist with Pete Arena, learned to sing with his father and Pete Seeger. Linda Roastad, Don McLean and Peter Schumann such guitar music as "Murray Blue" and "On the Buffalo Trail." Wody wrote many songs. The American school children learn the song "My Land." Yes, Wody left a legacy.
WOODY'S OTHER MEMORIAL was about only after his death in 1867. That year, his widow, Marjorie Guthrie, began the first book on the war to Combat Huntington a disease. CCDH
HD is a degenerative neuromuscular disease in which a defective gene triggers the progressive destruction of brain cells
Huntington's disease, called HD, killed Woody. It will probably kill at least two of his children, and it will kill several thousand Americans in the next 20 years.
Until CCHD began its work, the disease was little known—even doctors did not know enough about HD to diagnose it. It was often treated with corticosteroids or multiple sclerosis. Some HD patients, because of personal changes and mental illnesses brought on by the disease, were treated or disrupted with electric shock therapy, or by doctors who did not know the answers.
percent chance of inheritance the gene and developing HD. While watching their parents die, the children of HD victims must also develop a disease that they may die that same exacerbating death.
that control motor functions such as walking, speech and hand-eye coordination. The destruction of the cells often, although not always, causes personality changes and mental illness.
The disease is fatal. It is a painful way to die, as the body gradually withers. Most patients recover. The disease's ravages prevent them from living at home. They end their lives in nursing homes and state hospitals; without illness, often without speech, hearing taste.
CHCD, WOODY'S GREATEST legacy,
has educated the medical profession about
PERHAPS THE MOST horrifying aspect of HD is the fact that it is genetically linked. The defective gene is passed from parent to child and each child of an HD victim has a 50% chance.
Hd. It has begun to educate the public, to dispel the myths that HD is contagious, or a form of mental illness.
The group is also the only one that is dedicated to helping HD victims and their families cope with the disease. No one in the study has reported an illness; are no records about the disease were kept until recently. Estimates are in the tens of thousands of patients who are estimated to be potential victim of HD.
And even before they develop the disease, people who might have HD live in an unnatural world in which everyday problems are easier to compound by the illness of their parents.
That is Woody's true memorial. People helping people, coping with the painful, making life easier for those who have little chance of success. He worked Okeamah to show people he was. The greatest legacy for Woody is the work done by CEEH, by his widow. That's what man has done.
CHILDREN OF HD VICIMTS must live with the thought, "I may have it." They analyze each movement, each moment of anger, afraid that stumbling on the stairs is going to happen. The children become apparent before victims are in their 30s, they have had children and there may even be grandchildren, all potential victims of HD. The thought of exposing a child to the danger of HD has made many HD victims choose not to have children.
BUT CCHD UNDERSTANDS. Its chapter in the United States and in several other countries requires students to have education programs. They offer HD victims and their families support, concrete advice, referrals to other forms of help, and most of them know the knowledge that some one cares.
The pressure of coping with HD, as a victim or potential victim, can be too much for many people. Medical expenses and the financial burden of care finances. Potential HD victims are often angry, or afraid—they may turn away from their dying parents. Alcoholism, drug abuse and mental illness families must deal with, as the disease works its way into almost every facet of their lives. And until 1987, there was no one understood the special pain of those men.
If you want more information about Huntington's Disease or CCHD, contact the Wichita Chapter of CCHD.
Handicapped must educate society
Guest Columnist
By FREDERICK MARKHAM
George Hackett was wheeling his motorized wheelchair around the Kansas State Fair last September, enjoying the sights and exhibits.
Near noon, he decided to stop at a snack bar. He walked in and sat specially designed tray on his wheelchair. While waiting in line, Hackett heard a clunk echoloning in his dish. He looked down and saw a boy sitting on the floor.
He and his attendant walked at the time. "He can you picture that? These people thought I was pandhando," he said recently. "At first it was the most amusing I have encountered. Especially when I probablize as much as they," he explained.
Hackett, an inspector on an auto-tag line at Center Industries in Wichita, is severely afflicted with cerebral palsy and has limited use of his arms and legs.
But Hackett's story points up some not-so- funny facts and questions.
Experiences such as his are not unusual, for the disabled. Sure, people need the need to protect others they view as less gifted. It helps to satisfy their need to help someone.
BUT ARE WE further handicapping the handcapped? A disabled person really cannot function unless members of society
give him that opportunity. This includes providing the proper education and employment facilities and training offered to "normal" individuals.
The reaction of KU students toward the handicapped is generally good. However, there are some problems with the students toward the disabled students on campus.
The powers that seem unwilling to change policies to assist the handicapped with their studies. They do not seem to consider that we have some problems doing assignments and taking exams in the "normal" manner. We want to further handicap the handicapped, for some situations require different methods for completing exams and assignments.
ONE SOLUTION WOULD be to develop a team of advisors to go to the instructors and inform them of the special requirements of the students, including the instructor and student, along with the advisory team, could work together to set up requirements for the class. For example, in the School of Law a blind student exited the classroom when an Assistant was hired for $3 an hour to help him look up material at his directions. The problem was solved. The teamwork approach was best method of eliminating the problems encountered by both the students and instructors.
But some problems are not solved so easily.
Most people who work with the handicapped can architectural barriers the major problem on the KU campus. This is because our priority school and society gives to the handicapped. Because most people don't know anyone with a severe mobility障碍, we have no reason to judge buildings in terms of their accessibility to the handicapped.
BUT PEOPLE DON'T realize that every action taken in favor of the disabled is a personal insurance policy for themselves. In second, become an accident statistic.
Ask yourself: "Could I finish my degree if I were suddenly confined to a wheelchair for the rest of my life?"
Financing is the major problem in making the campus accessible to the handcapped. The Legislature provided KU with only $80,000 for the 1978-2000 school year despite its compliance. This is not enough to construct one elevator in one of the campus buildings.
More pressure must be applied on the administration and Legislature to provide for the elimination of architectural barriers. In addition, the university should Disabilities, a campus organization, should
be the first group to begin applying this pressure. But, so far we have seen little action from anyone.
CATY HALL, an occupational therapy major at KU who is confused with a wheelchair says, "students and faculty need to be educated about both the physical and educational difficulties of the handicapped. The faculty has put us in our own classified room. This is not the way it should be. We want them treated like the rest of the student body."
But where is this education and pressure going to come from?
Handicapped students themselves must be the teachers in this situation. They must take it upon themselves to show the ad-hoc skills necessary to be educated. The handicapped are the ones who must convince the entire University that they are as able to perform at the other students-with a little assistance in the way their studies are conducted.
Until the handicapped have reached this point of educating others, their acceptance and respect as part of the student body will be less than whole.
Editor's note: Frederick Markham, Hutchinson special student, has cerebral palsy. He wrote this column with a special typing stylus attached to his head.
Third party presidential hopes slim
By PETER G. SAMUELS
New York Times Special Features
NEW YORK—Atthough the idea of a two-party system appears nowhere in the Constitution, the reality is that under present circumstances, independent and minor-party candidates for president have little chance.
These rules should give Rep. John B. Anderson pause in weighing any possible third-party bid for the presidency. Here's why.
Campaign financing—The federal election laws present minority-party presidents with a tougher challenge. These candidates may qualify this year for some post-election reimbursement of campaign expenses. But the majority of the total vote in November. The problem is that they must compete for that showing under the handicap of rules and regulations, and against Democratic and Republican campaigns already financed by government subsidies of more than $23 million to each
Thus, during the months that the Democratic and Republican nominees will be spending government funds, candidate Anderson would be preoccupied with a mammoth fund-raising task. Even assuming that every giver contributed the $25,000 needed for a separate $1,000 donation, a subsidized nominee won a major vote.
NEW-MEDIA COVERAGE—Federal regulation of access to the airlines has not surprisingly, much the same effect on minor parties as the campaign-financing laws do.
Most people think that the famous "equalite doctrine" insures every candidate the same air time. Excepted from this rule, however, are new newscasts, debates, particularly those that precedence of the programs carries into dependenence of media campaign coverage.
These news programs are governed by the "fairness doctrine," which requires television and radio stations to cover a significant proportion of problems for minor parties is once again circular. Only significance candidates are guaranteed television and radio time, but of course it is only through media coverage that news organizations become significant in the first place.
IT MAY BE that Anderson has gained enough credibility in the Republican primaries to overcome this problem. The Republican primary elections, party candidacies, though, is not reassuring.
Postal rates—This year's congressional appropriations denied minor parties the reduced postal rates extended to the upper class. Although the justification was the cost of the minor-party mailings, an analysis of the Postal Service's own records shows that the majority of mailers who program was attributable to Democratic and Republican mailings. Direct mail is an important part of any campaign, and this report is a serious impediment to third parties.
ACCESS TO THE BALLT—Even if Anderson could surmount the obstacles to financing and publicizing his campaign, the problem of getting on the ballt would
remain. Major-party candidates are automatically placed on the ballot in all states. In contrast, minor parties are forced to seek a nomination that it is estimated that to qualify, a minor-party candidate for the presidency in all 50 states is required is required to collect 1.2 million signatures.
Moreover, even as Anderson considers a possible run as an independent, filing deadlines for listings on ballots are already passing. In Maryland, for example a new party would have to have filed a third of the ballots. On Tuesday, March 8 to appear on the November ballot.
**ANOTHER PROBLEM is the number of petition signatures required to get on the ballot. California, for example, mandates 101,000 signatures for an independent candidate. The Supreme Court requires 20,000 signatures and insists that at least 100 signatures come from each of at
So-called "sore-loser" statutes further preclude participants in major-party processes from later changing their minds by allowing a vote to be contested. For instance, a voter in the New York presidential primary would not be eligible to vote or sign an Anderson petition this fall.
least half the state's 39 congressional districts.
Few would dispute that ballot access, public campaign financing and equal radio and television time can be validly limited to candidates who have a strong support. Our laws, though, go far beyond screening out the frivolous fringe. By endowing the Democratic and Republican Parties with a permanently preferred candidate a major obstacle to political change
Peter G. Samuels is a New York City lawyer.
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