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	Wednesday, October 3, 2001 Editorial
	Reality Bytes Communications lines must be free “They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” Benjamin Franklin’s quote is a loaded statement, especially since the Senate unanimously approved legislation to expand government surveillance powers. full story	Give something, then give some more By Bethany McCormack Skiff Staff It’s hard to understand how some people in America have such an abundance of wealth while others live in extreme poverty. It makes you wonder how the wealthy can sleep on their down pillows and satin sheets, while 700,000 people in the United States have no place to sleep tonight. full story
	America is no longer invincible Neutrality is not an option as a generation faces questions, issues By Jenny Specht Skiff Staff On my way to Moudy Building South Wednesday, I saw a hand-lettered sign stuck to a pole that said, “What are we to do? Change.” The thing is, I feel like all I’ve done in the past few weeks is change. When I think of war, I picture the 1960s. I picture long flowing dresses, longer flowing hair, sandals and love beads and protesters with signs chanting, “Make Love, Not War.” Picture the epitome of pacifism. full story	Food services on campus underrated By Jonathan Sampson Skiff Staff When Chrystal Sargent transferred to TCU after two years at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, food on campus was the least of her concerns. She said she was surprised at the number of students she heard complain about food services. It doesnÕt take much work to find someone who is unsatisfied with the food on campus. full story
	Your views Letter to the Editor Miss America Pageant does live up to its standards As a contestant in the Miss America Pageant/Scholarship system, I was insulted by Julie Ann Matonis’ opinion column in The TCU Daily Skiff on Wednesday, Oct. 3. She implied that the pageant system does not live up to its standard of “reflect(ing) ideas about national identity, community and moral standards, as well as beauty and femininity.” I’m not quite sure why she feels the pageant is lacking in any of these areas. full story

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