OPINION
Thursday, April 1, 1993
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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Writer misses value of fetal tissue research
Regarding the February 26th column on fetal tissue research:
Ms. Naldoza's article misrepresents the issues surrounding fetal tissue research. In her article, she insinuated that the decision to rescind the ban on fetal tissue research was made by politicians with no respect for human life. This is completely absurd and unfounded. If more research was done by the writer to educate her opinion she would see that the National Institute of Health established a panel to deal with the ethical and commercial issues surrounding fetal tissue research.
Another incorrect point brought up by Ms. Maldoza was that this type of research would increase the demand for tissue, thus adding to the potential for the development of a private market. This argument implies that some sort of compensation is being given for tissue obtained. According to NIH guidelines, payment for tissue cannot occur except for the storage and retrieval of the tissue, so where is the market? Women neither receive any compensation for the tissue obtained nor direct tissue to any specific recipient.
The panel stated in its report that a woman must give her informed consent to any use of tissue from her aborted fetus only after her decision to abort, not before, as Ms. Naldoza offered.
Researchers would rather not have to depend on receiving tissue from aborted fetuses. Through recombinant DNA techniques it will be possible to grow large quantities of fetal cells in the laboratory for research, thereby decreasing reliance on fresh tissue from deceased fetuses.
To say that this type of research is going on without weighing ethical and scientific factors is unfounded and untrue. Ms. Naldoza provided nothing more than speculation when she asserted that the government haphazardly rescinded the ban on fetal tissue research. This is evident in the regulations that were establisbied by the NIH. The fact is that the medical community does treat fetal tissue research as an extremely important issue both scientifically and ethically. By further insinuating, without any evidence whatsoever, that the motivating factor behind the decision to rescind the ban was one in which "political consequences had priority over ethical ones." Ms. Naldoza has chosen an all too easy scapegoat in her search for a good story.
Kim Walker
I felt that it was important to write because the press has great power in influencing the opinions of others. If a person in Ms. Naldoza's position is going to offer her opinion on the subject, I feel that it is her responsibility to be informed of all sides of the issue.
Once again the men and women of Kansas University have devoted their time and talent for the betterment of our community.
Rock Chalk Revue receives thanks from United Way
Rock Chalk Revue was a fantastic, energetic presentation by talented students from KU living groups. On the concluding night, it was announced that the Revue will make an initial contribution of $26,000 to the United Way of Douglas County. This provides a wonderful beginning to our 1983-1994 fund drive.
The number of hours volunteered by students from fraternities, sororities, residence halls, and scholarship halls is just as remarkable. Over 16,000 hours of community service were donated to community services through the Roger Hill Volunteer Center.
The sharing and caring shown by the many participating University of Kansas students bodes well for our future. We thank them for their contribution and their commitment to our community.
Marilyn Bittenbender United Way of Douglas County Cal Kartin 1992 04 United Way Dream Cycle
1993-94 United Way Drive Chair
Department must decide between quantity,quality
Your comments on the Western Civilization extensive program (In Our Opinion, Kansan, March 9) deserve not only the personal agreement of everybody who is really concerned about the quality of that department's classes, but also a serious institutional effort on the part of the department itself. I would like the department's faculty to take a stance on the dichotomy existing between quality and quantity. Opting for the former would narrow the areas to be covered, deepening their study. On the other hand, if they go ahead assigning the current 25 authors, intending to give the so-called overall view, their option will have been for the latter. Expecting to have both is just wishful thinking.
Geraldo Samor
Belo Horizonte, Brazil, junior
Anti-abortion leader uses thin definition of life
More shocking than the action taken by a "Pro-Life" advocate in Florida was the response of the "Operation Rescue" leader. While the majority of people opposed to choice could not, considering their personal beliefs regarding life intentionally kill another person, Randall Terry's statement offered a thirty-veled threat. In saying government attempts to protect free-thinking Americans from having other views forced on them might lead to more incidents such as the murder in Florida, Terry proves that he values life only if it is within his narrow definition of moral. While we do not tolerate such attitudes in a freedom, it is paramount that such prejudice and hypocrisy be exposed as a threat to what America stands for. True, Terry did not openly praise those who would kill in the name of life. His willing attempt to use their actions as a "warning" — fear tactics — exposes a dark intent in the errant crusade against choice in America.
Kyle A. Miller
Women's sports deserve support from all KU fans
When 2,650 fans showed up to cheer on the women Jayhawks in the first round of the NCAA tournament, it was a "pleasant surprise." Yet an earlier kansan article expressed fans' disappointment when Allen Field House was ever so slightly under full capacity (15,800*) for one of the men's games. How unfortunate! I wonder when "sports fans" will not let their passion for the game be limited by the sex of the players.
Rachel Goldstein
Lewwood sophomore
Editorial board should relearn basic economics
The Kansan editorial board left behind its knowledge of rudimentary economic principles when they condemned the "greedy owners and players" of baseball. Baseball players, like everyone else, have to make a living too. It would therefore seem natural that they take the highest salary offer, even if that salary seems ridiculously high.
The market takes care of such things on its own. If a team is paying its players too much money, that team will soon be bankrupt. If a player has a skill that others are willing to pay him for, why should his compensation be artificially kept lower than his worth to the team?
The Kansan also condemns the teams for charging inflated ticket prices. Do they not know how supply and demand works? If the ticket prices were too high, people would stop going. Then the team's profits would fall and they would have to lower their prices to entice more fans.
My advice for the editorial board: Take an introductory class in economics. Until then, stop commenting on subjects where your knowledge is so obviously limited.
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