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OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Protesters' actions were merited

By SKEET SURRENCY | Nov. 25, 2007

In regards to the protests surrounding former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' speech at UF, I have a few important observations to make. As a participant in the protests, I can assure you we take the First Amendment right of freedom of speech very seriously. For the purpose of protecting both Mr. Gonzales' and our First Amendment rights, we unanimously decided our protests should be visual, not vocal.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Cell phone manual or health horror?

By VINCENT MASSARO | Nov. 25, 2007

I've always been worried about having hypochondria.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

UN rules against Tasers after several deaths

By the Editorial Board | Nov. 25, 2007

The phrase made famous by UF telecommunication senior Andrew Meyer has made its way so deep into the American lexicon that it has earned an entry in one of the most prestigious dictionaries.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Protesters an embarrassment to UF

By Jordan Robinson | Nov. 20, 2007

After attending Alberto Gonzales' speech, I have never been so ashamed and embarrassed to attend UF. I simply cannot believe people are so disrespectful and rude to someone who has devoted his life to serving our country.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Darts & Laurels

By the Editorial Board | Nov. 20, 2007

We're starving. The thought of eating another meal out of a box, bag or can is enough to make out stomachs turn. So we're holding out for the gluttonous pleasure that is epitomized in the Thanksgiving meal.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Students owe Gonzales an apology

By Matt Meltzer | Nov. 20, 2007

For the first time since I have been at UF, I was embarrassed to be a Gator on Monday night. The treatment of Mr. Gonzales was completely devoid of class, professionalism and common decency.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Japan should stop whaling practices

By JESSICA HOLLAND | Nov. 20, 2007

As you sit down tomorrow to enjoy your turkey dinner, surrounded by smiling family members and with the prospect of pie in the not-so-distant future, people in Japan will be sitting down to a plateful of … whale.

OPINION | COLUMNS

UPD learned lesson from Tasergate

Nov. 20, 2007

With one day before break, we have a lot to be thankful for. But with Monday's speech, one thing that is fairly low-key tops my list.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Nothing wrong with fishing T-shirts

By Stephanie Stock | Nov. 20, 2007

In Monday's "Fashion" Alligator Rants, "frat guys who wear Guy Harvey shirts" were chastised for wearing the artists's apparel simply because "Gainesville doesn't have any good places to fish for swordfish." As a longtime supporter of Mr. Harvey's artwork and marine preservation efforts, I'm a little baffled.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Things to be thankful for at UF this holiday

By Leigh Shapiro | Nov. 20, 2007

Ah, Thanksgiving. I'm thankful for the holiday you can't screw up. There's no need to fret about finding the perfect gift for your mom or someone hot to kiss at midnight. It's socially acceptable to eat so much pie that you can't get up from the table. Here's what I'm thankful this year:

OPINION | COLUMNS

Ticket scalpers should have some heart

Nov. 19, 2007

I want to apologize. There's been something eating away at me, and I have to get it off my chest.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Complaints only make problem bigger

By Jason Fisher | Nov. 19, 2007

In response to the girl who chimed in with Monday's letter to the editor, "Meyer doesn't deserve coverage," thanks for writing a letter to the editor and putting his name on blast … again. Take your own advice.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

UF Supreme Court justice's e-mail was unnecessary

By the Editorial Board | Nov. 19, 2007

Radical Islam wants you dead," said fliers for the documentary, "Obsession: Radical Islam's War Against the West," which was shown last Tuesday in the Reitz Union.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

UAA generously gives money to UF

By Ryan Day | Nov. 19, 2007

In Monday's letters to the editor, Scott Erker brought up an interesting point about UF President Bernie Machen's salary. Mr. Erker wrote that the University Athletic Association, among others, should contribute money to the academic side of the university. Mr. Erker, like many UF students, must not realize how much the UAA has already contributed.

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Give us a (longer) Break

By the Editorial Board | Nov. 19, 2007

No one wants to go to class on Wednesday. If you can find us one person who does, we'll eat a copy of today's Alligator.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Stay safe during Thanksgiving

By Elise Davie | Nov. 19, 2007

I just wanted to tell all UF students to have a good Thanksgiving, but even more importantly, to return to UF alive next week. Please don't do anything stupid. There have already been too many young, potentially great lives lost this semester. Be safe.

OPINION | COLUMNS

Living forever is best type of immortality

By VINCENT MASSARO | Nov. 18, 2007

College is a time for youthful exploration, limitless learning and planning your funeral.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Salary could be better spent

By Scott Erker | Nov. 18, 2007

In light of the fact that funding for many UF departments is being cut to the bone, UF professors are underpaid and overworked, state funding for higher education is being cut every year and our economy is, by many estimates, on the verge of entering a recession, isn't it good to know that we here at UF have one of the highest-paid university presidents in the country?

OPINION | EDITORIALS

Machen's moolah is through the roof

By the Editorial Board | Nov. 18, 2007

UF President Bernie Machen makes a lot of money - more than three-quarters of a million dollars.

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Meyer doesn't deserve coverage

By MEGAN HERON | Nov. 18, 2007

Why are we still mentioning Andrew Meyer in the Alligator? Sure, he gave you plenty of stories, but it's over.