Other Press _ Other Editorials Monday May 29, 1989 Warmongering Offensive In the April 6th issue of the Other Press, two articles ap- peared in support of the military. The Other Press supposedly espouses the idea that the student press is an alternate press. The student press has consistently shown that it is against the military complex, in all its forms, from navy cadets to nuclear arms. This is not to say that the paper shouldn’t be open to opinions from other sources; rather, it should listen to and print these opinions in the paper. But it should also not be hypocritical and print an ad for an organiza- tion to which it claims to be fun- damentally opposed. As to protecting us from ex- ternal attack, everyone knows that the next time there’s a major war, there won’t be much left to protect after the militaries of various governments around the world get through with us. No, Canada is not in the nuclear arms business right now. But, as a country, Canada is nuclear capable. And nobody can really say just how far our department of defence is willing to go, espe- cially with the U.S.’ D.N.D. practically dictating our country’s military path. First cruise testing, then stealth mis- sile testing, what’s next? Build- ing the bloody things? No thank you. For now, with the budget cutbacks, we’re free of worry, as the government has had to shelve its plans to build nuclear powered submarines. Be rest as- sured though, that the plans are only shelved. Our defence department will continue to push, and when the economic situation is a little brighter, and the public has grown just a little more complacent, we’ll be told the subs are getting built. Once that happens, Canada will be well on its way to building nuclear arms. Yes, the military does give quite a few Canadians an educa- tion, place to live, etcetera. But along with whatever education received, the recruit is also taught how to kill. The loss of one’s ul- timate humanity is not worth any diploma. The U.N. peacekeeping for- ces stationed all over the world have always had Canadians sta- tioned with them. The thing is, LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT JOB? WORD PROCESSING SECRETARIES DICTA’s ACCOUNTING PERSONAL COMPUTER TYPISTS SWITCHBOARD DATA ENTRY Enjoy the challenge and variety of temporary work where you can earn premium rates. Interesting jobs with interesting companies - matched to fit your needs IMMEDIATE WORK AVAILABLE BLUE JEAN JOBS Earn good pay. immediate work available. * Loading/unloading * Packaging * Stockroom work * General warehouse * Light assembly ¢ Yard work/cleanup * Fold, wrap, staple *Sta * General labour Short-term and long-term jobs now available for people with some ex- perience. 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It has the opportunity to brainwash people into believing in its ul- timate legitimacy a hell of a lot more that any student newspaper. Everywhere you turn, on buses, on billboards, on the T.V. and radio, in employ- ment offices, the military is ad- vertising its presence. And the military is trying to keep the world the way it is, so its power is secured. A student newspaper, peacemarchers, bleeding heart liberals, all of us are at least trying to make the world a bit bet- ter, even if we’re not risking our lives in an out right manner. And that is a lot more important than carrying a gun in some foreign country, intimidating the local people into submission, and complaining about the pos- sibility of losing your life in the service of your country, when you volunteered for the position in the first place. As a student newspaper, the Other Press has a responsibility Drinking and Driving Program Lauded There’s blood on the snow. Sirens are wailing and the lights of emergency vehicles flash relentlessly over a grisly scene: two cars wrecked in a head-on collision. Firemen struggle to free a woman trapped under one vehicle while inside both cars, victims sit slumped and bleeding. On the ground lies a blanket- shrouded body. Another is car- ried away in a plastic bag. Bystanders have to restrain some of the survivors, who are becom- ing hysterical. A teenaged girl, obviously drunk, is taken away in a police car. She is the cause of this carnage, and the hangover she has tomorrow will be one she never forgets. Unfortunately, this year in Canada some 300 youngsters be- tween the age of 15 and 19 will die in alcohol-related accidents. In October 1986, Canadian high school students were challenged to devise programs aimed at stopping teenage drinking and driving. The incentive was $100,000 in scholarships. The students used novel and varied means to spread the "don’t drink and drive" message to their peers and their community. They persuaded businesses to use slogans in support of their campaign; appeared on radio and talk shows and were interviewed by local news media; wrote plays and produced videos and dramatized the dangers of diink- ing and driving; designed anti- drinking and driving messages for liquor store bags; and even went on speaking tours to promote their cause. Alcohol is a factor in at least half of the deaths of young drivers killed in auto accidents. Any endeavour to alleviate this tragedy can only be met with gratitude from all Canadians. If such programs as this continue, drunk driving is destined for ex- tinction. So please don’t drink and drive - if not for your own safety, then for the safety of others. Amy Manhas ICBC ACCIDENT CLAIMS PERSONAL INJURY LAW *Obtain compensation for pain and suffer- ing, income loss, delays in graduation * Free initial consultation * Contingency fees available 521-8885 725 Carnarvon St. New Westminister Bruhaug McDonald Barristers & solicitors Photo Co-ordinator to show the other side of the coin. It is doubtful that the all per- vasive military will really miss placing ads in the paper. There are plenty of other places, which are only concerned with profit, and not with changing things, that will gladly take the military’s death money. Tamara Gorin reserve he i. to refuse ~ publish any material regarded by the collective as racist, sexist, homophobic, or war- mongering in nature. OPS Board of Directors | Chairperson Members at Large David Mills Vacant ‘Staff Representatives Jeff House (in Penticton with Tim’s C.D. player) Vacant Vacant. Business Manager Steve Nezaticky Other Press Staff Advertising Manager Philip Dobrikin Editorial Co-ordinator Vacant Entertainment Co-ordinator Vacant News Co-ordinator Vacant Vacant Production Co-ordinator Vacant Sports Co-ordinator Vacant Production Crew Tim Crumley Tamara Gorin Phil Dobrikin | David Baxter Brett a Harvinder Samra | Tamara Gorin in room. 1602, at the new Westminster Campus of Douglas College. Drop by and.