Friday, February 06, 2004 Opinion Bush’s proposed budget not sound Proposal combines deficits, spending cuts Bush’s proposed budget is the worst of both worlds, combining both huge deficits and draconian spending cuts. The hidden spending and irresponsible tax cuts represent a mockery of governmental management. Here are some of the examples of government waste that Bush wants to implement: • Cuts in veteran’s medical care • Environmental Protection Agency’s budget cut by seven percent Two parties one in the same There is a presidential election coming up and, as usual, there are no progressive candidates with a chance of winning. What a joke it is that the white boys going for the Democratic Party nomination are branded as liberals as if that were an insult. Ballistic missile defense a waste The Bush administration is seeking a large increase for missile defense spending. Some people believe that a ballistic missile defense system is necessary in these dangerous times; the danger and the projected technological progress are worth the costs. Despite their arguments, there are problems in increasing military spending for a missile defense system. While it is true that many unfriendly nations possess weapons that can hit the United States, there is more to worry about than ballistic missiles. Federal jury uses ancient law Interpretation of archaic law for use in the modern age is nothing new. The Bible’s Ten Commandments, though written thousands of years ago, still hold their value in modern society. The Constitution’s guarantees are often seen as justification for current situations that were hardly imaginable more than 200 years ago. Let choice guide obscenity not law Is anyone else tired of hearing about Janet Jackson’s mishap in Sunday’s Super Bowl? If you read on you will hear yet another view about it. Why is this so important for me to talk about? I feel that this, along with the Madonna incident last year, shows a rather alarming trait that Americans have developed. It seems the human body has become more abhorrent than violent. Editorial Policies Editorial policy: The content of the Opinion page does not necessarily represent the views of Texas Christian University. Unsigned editorials represent the view of the TCU Daily Skiff editorial board. Signed letters, columns and cartoons represent the opinion of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board. Letters to the editor: The Skiff welcomes letters to the editor for publication. Letters must be typed, double-spaced, signed and limited to 250 words. To submit a letter, bring it to the Skiff, Moudy 291S; mail it to TCU Box 298050; e-mail it to skiffletters@tcu.edu or fax it to (817)257-7133. Letters must include the author’s classification, major and phone number. The Skiff reserves the right to edit or reject letters for style, taste and size restrictions.   credits TCU Daily Skiff ©2004