4 University Daily Kansan/Friday, November 1, 1991 OPINION Bar owners need to help keep streets safe Alcohol ordinance The Lawrence City Commission soon will consider an ordinance that would make drinking establishments responsible for recurrent illegal or harmful activity outside their doors. This is a response to repeated problems that appear to be associated with patrons' actions when they leave. Various problems with this ordinance and its enforcement exist. To which business could an illegal action occurring on Massachusetts Street be attributed? There are 20 places downtown where a person could buy a drink. Drinking establishments long have been held responsible for serving alcohol to an apparently intoxicated patron who later is involved in a motor accident. As a result, establishments generally refuse to serve the obviously inebriated. The customer either leaves or is thrown out. The suggested ordinance would extend this responsibility beyond the operation of a vehicle. Now establishments would be responsible for whatever might happen. Alcohol consumption continues to cause problems among the irresponsible. Innocent citizens near Lawrence wateringholes have a legitimate right to the security of their person and property. Placing added responsibility on the business selling the alcohol may indeed help keep the streets safer. A qualified endorsement of this proposal is in order. It is a matter of simply trying to make the situation better. Establishments that have fewer problems than others need to be acknowledged publicly; their reward should be increased business from responsible drinkers. Pro-action might solve more dilemmas than reactionary finger pointing. Efforts must be made to see that any action that threatens to shut down a business be pursued with absolute fairness. The taverns are not solely responsible. The recently expanded local police force must assist the establishments and not be viewed as their adversary. Patrons need to be made aware that they are always responsible for their actions, however cloudy their judgment. As unfortunate as it is, for the sake of public safety in the unpredictable world of alcohol consumption, people need to know that big brother is, indeed, watching those whose behavior gets out of line. LETTERS to the EDITOR Michael Dick for the editorial board Standing up for the Soviet Union After I read the article in Friday's *Kansan* about Soviet pianist Ilya Gnoryenskiy, I was revolted and amazed by some of the comments stated in the article. I cannot keep silent when someone speaks with fifth about my country. And even more so when it is not true. I interpret that as a personal insult and outrage. What can a man who didn't serve in the Soviet army know about it? I served in the Soviet army for two years and never saw any displays of anti-Semitism there, although three Jewish soldiers served together with me. Mr. Gnoryenskiy said that he couldn't have practiced the piano in the army. This is evidently the reason the army asks to defend the interests of the country and not to improve one's musical skills. Moreover, by Soviet law, students can't be called upon for military service and our government gives them the possibility to learn and graduate from universities. Final five Regarding Soviet grocery stores, I don't understand how the man, who has frequently traveled out of Russia, could have a headache in U.S. grocery stores as the same abundance of goods can be seen in Prague, for example. Thus, Mr. Gnoenyski, let me advise you not to talk about things you don't fully understand and not to exaggerate just to see your name in the paper. Anton Khakhmradian Resources for the center will be taken from existing KPL water wells, and not from Clinton Lake, and expanded operations at KPL would ensure that the center would not interfere with city electrical power. Anton Shakhmuradian Soviet exchange student Playboy women represent art should be selected. Holly Neuman for the editorial board I am writing in response to a letter written by David Caruso II that appeared in Monday's Kansan. Mr. Caruso feels that the readers of Playboy are in a rut. Just as he did, I perused through issues of Playboy as an adolescent. The sole purpose of this venture was to explore the pages for something I adn't yet experienced as a young adult. At that time in our lives, our hormones were producing at a substantially high rate, and naturally, we were curious of the physical difference between us. We have reached a higher level of maturity. I can distinguish between fantasy and reality. As a subscriber of the magazine, I feel the women represent art to be viewed, nothing more and nothing less. If I want to cultivate a relationship with a woman, I will not look to the pages of Playboy, but toward a tangible woman. Boeing, Lawrence could benefit each other My suggestion to Mr. Caruso would be to distinguish between fantasy and reality and then maybe he could comment on Playboy. Even if Lawrence is not chosen to be the site of the project, it is encouraging that it has been given recognition by the Boeing Co. And, of course, Lawrence would benefit because of the center. It would provide the city with a more diverse economic base and more job opportunities. The University would benefit from workers who might decide to continue their educations here. One of the advantages Lawrence has is its close proximity to the Kansas City metropolitan area. And as the home of a major university, the benefits the Boeing Co. could gain would be substantial. Graduating students from the University of Kansas could provide Boeing with well-educated workers and the company would be able to make use of other engineering resources at KU. The final decision about the center will be made sometime next year, and the project could begin in the late 1990s. Now that Lawrence has been chosen as one of the finalists, the city needs to prove that it is the best possible site for the project. Although it was chosen because of its low-cost power and water availability, there are other reasons it The proposed center would contain three wind tunnels and could be used to test modules of aircraft and outer space vehicles. The company operates four wind tunnel centers nationwide. Shannon Carr Garden City senior The Boeing Co. announced Oct. 23 that Lawrence was one of five finalists for a possible wind tunnel center. Lawrence civic leaders and residents have reason to be proud that the city made the final list since the original list included more than 100 cities. Senior finds Timetable to be interesting reading Boy, this has been a busy week. First, I had to figure out how to set the clock back on my video-cassette recorder, and now I'm mulling over which classes I'm going to take during the spring semester. Since I'm a second semester senior who needs just a few more hours of credit, I have been pouring over the Timetable in search of a handful of classes I can take to finish my college career. What I have discovered during my search is that some classes that are offered here at the University of Kansas sound quite interesting. Interesting is used here as a euphemism for darn right odd. I have composed a list of real, credit-earning classes offered here at KU, and I have mixed in fictitious classes I have dream up. Accompanying each class is a brief description edited for publication. See if you can tell the real ones from the fakes. The answers are at the end of the column, but don't cheat. Unless, of course, you've taken this class: 1. POLS 711 Deception in American Policy Making. In-depth examination of deceptive occurrences in U.S. policy making, with a focus on the Nixon administration and the recent selling of arms to the contras. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor or KU Senate experience. 2. ORGN 527 The Art of Handbell Ringing. To acquaint the student with the handbells and their use as a teacher, learn music and musical education in the church. 3. HPER 354 Movement Activities for Preschool and Kindergarten Children. Students who want to be certified to teach physical education at levels K-12 must take this course in elementary physical education. 4. ENGL 505 Sweet Valley High Literature of the Restoration. This course is an intensive study of the works of Francine Pascal, leading on her work as current te lit erature. Prerequisite: ENGL 406 literATURE for Children. 5. REL 788 Directed Study In: The Ouija Board. Examination of the spiritual effect of the Ouija board and the attitudes of religious organizations regarding it. Students will be required to furnish their own boards. 6. HPER 600 Pool and Spa Management. Students will be required to acquire practical experience in pool management by observing and taking Rich Bennett Staff columnist part in the management of the Robinson Center pools. Prerequisite: HPER 222 Water Safety Instruction and Pool Maintenance. Prerequisite: Leisure Resource Management. 7. GEOG 111 Maps and Mapping How do people find their way from here to there, or just around? Simple they use maps. A non-technical approach to the transformation of space on topo maps. Neither background in geography, nor artistic skills, are required. 8. EALC 863 Japan's Move to Take Over the World. Miracles the main lines of Japanese development since World War II, and examines the purchases of Paramount Movie Studios and Rockefelleraza. All readings are in English. 9. BIOL 613 Biology of Honeybees. 10. Experience will be gained with colony dynamics and behavior while working in the insect division of Sistine Biol 104 Principles of Biology. 10. HDFL 333 Laboratory in Breast feeding. Expectant or current mothers learn the intimacies of breast feeding a child. An oral report must be presented at the conclusion of the term. Prerequisite: If you are not female, you must consult the instructor prior to enrollment. 11. OTWA 020 Ottawa Yesterday and Today. Students discover the fascinating history of this Victorian city and its enriching cultural contributions to Kansas. Lectures will take place in Ottawa, and students are advised to leave early to accommodate the city's low speed limit. For the answers, hold this column up to a mirror upside-down while standing on your head. Or you could read the next paragraph. The actual classes offered are numbers 2, 6, 7 and 9. Keep in mind this article is not designed to mock the classes listed above. I might even end up taking one of the classes mentioned. ORGN 527 has a nice ring to it. - Rich Bennett is an Overland Park senior majoring in journalism. KANSAN STAFF HOLLY LAWTON Editor JENNIFERREYNOLDS Managing editor TOM EBLEN General manager, news adviser Editors News ... Erik Schutz Editorial ... Karen Park Planning ... Sarah Dale Graphics ... Eric Goran Sports ... Mike Andrews Photo ... Brian Boehnien Features .. Tiffany Harness Graphics .. Melissa Unterberg KATIESTADER Business manager RICH HARSHBARGER Retail sales manager JEANNE HINES Sales and marketing adviser Business Staff Campus sales mgrs Leanne Bryant Regional sales mgrs Jennifer Claxton Sales mgrs David Meyer Co-op sales mgrs LaKeeler Production mgrs Jay Steiner, Marketing director Wendy Stertz Creative director David Habiger Classified mgrs Jennifer Jacquoin Letters should be typed, double-space and fewer than 280 words. 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