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Opinion Holocaust now Many Germans got sick. They couldn’t believe what they were seeing — millions of people dying at the hands of their countrymen. And only last year, through an American TV show, did they realize the human suffering that was the Holocaust. Another tragedy is happening now — in Cambodia. The land is neglected and torn by war, unable to support the Cambodians. Nearly 10 million people live in the country, but they are dying daily from starvation and lack of medical care. And much of the world doesn’t know about it. One of the main suppliers of food and medical help is the Save the Children Foundation in Westport, Conn. Laura Mai is, public information coordinator for the group, says other world events tend to overshadow the plight of the Cambodians. “The Iran situation is serious, but it has sort of forced the Cambodian situation on the back burner,” she said. “It’s so important for people to realize the tragedy which is occur ring. “It’s not front page, but the people are still hungry.” She says the next six months are critical. Cambodians need 165,000 tons of rice; without it, 2'/2 million people could starve. Malis says money is coming to the foundation, but more is needed. (Contributions may be sent to Save the Children, Cambodian Relief Fund, Dept. P, Westport, Conn. 06880, or calls toll-free 1-800-243-5075.) After seeing the TV movie “Holocaust,” many Germans said they wished they could have done something. But nearly 40 years later, it was too late. It’s not too late for the people in Cambodia — yet. the small society ~ ° T IF W& 0 /V\AI^& IT • • • 0 o o o Washington Star Syndicate. 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VIEWPOINT The Battalion Texas A&M University Monday December 17, 1979 Dick West on i By ci The name of the game is more of the | Searching :en femal me of a n laudine Hi SSni[ fe ssor of F mversity By DICK WEST United Press International WASHINGTON — Among the board games making it big during the Christmas shopping season is one called “Presidential Fever. ” The brainchild of Robert Swansbrough, a University of Tennessee professor and for mer congressional aide, it confronts the players with some of the “luck, strategy and dirty tricks likely to arise during the 1980 campaign. For example, telling a Polish joke in a speech may cost one player the support of ethnic groups. Another player may be obliged to pay $200,000 to a public rela tions consultant to improve his credibility rating. And so on. I hope Swansbrough won’t take it per sonally when I say the popularity of this type of game probably will be shortlived. By the time the New Hampshire primary is over early next year, I believe people will be more in the mood for a new board game I have invented. It is called “Presidential Torpor.” Although the rules are much the same as in “Presidential F'ever,” my game more closely reflects what I believe the electo rate’s attitude will be. Play begins with each of the 37 players, representing presidential candidates, selecting a hat for a marker and placing it in the ring on the hoard. Then they have two options. They may move through the primary states, collecting as many delegates as pos sible before winding up in either New York or Detroit, the convention cities. Or they may move through the non-primary states and hope for a draft at the convention. Either way, they lose. Progress around the board is determined by drawing cards from a stack labeled “Card Stack.” Here are some of the key cards; — In a presidential preference poll taken shortly before the Wisconsin primary, all candidates ranked below “Undecided. Everyone go hack 5 spaces. — In a presidential preference poll taken shortly before the Florida primary, the highest percentage went to “None of the Above. Everyone go back 7 spaces. — You change your name to Roland Un decided and win the California primary. Advance 3 spaces. — The first time you kiss a baby while I Hunting ■nnocenee campaining in Illinois, the motherliiB anon ’ Bi arrested for child molestation. LwME ve Hans turn. 'WlHSiech — The West Virginia Supreme [] ( °r Innocent rules that political motorcades arefhre to car pool regulations and must bBs^eenth least four candidates in each .vehkle jpJ needs s main in place. Hltshouk — Sen. 1 layakawa falls asleepsvbjy 6 to do 5 troducing you at a fundraising dinne back 3 spaces. — When you get up to speak, wakes up hut the audience falls aslee] hack 3 more spaces. — On election day, the voters fait Co hack 10 spaces. k . — The Nebraska primary endsimJwk comp; less tie. Proceed immediately to ft centm ils getting f sities. They id very di Hunting, ived bad from ! 1 doctorate Do not pass Texas. I The hoc iree novel myths on w Skemplify ; |on of the i ntury. Bi e ambigu male char nted as gi m about\ begin to ap] nt until £ ints.” Hunting e idea of “There v nn the 18th ■Virtue and ■irtue am round a st ess into t Jea of a fei ecure. Tl centu be and vie rontiers — irtue is a ooking at light." Braj las B Letter from women about Letters Ross Volunteers and other women in bam all-male grotif Roy Bn rajor fror rrmed as t for the 19? M. Pre academic Bragg v position b the Stude month. Bragg v Jin, a juni Newl i i ^Washing Editor: I’m as tired of this as anyone else, but I hate to leave questions unanswered. This letter is in response to your question in Wednesday’s Opinion column; “What good reason is there to keep women out of these Corps organizations?” Well, sir, I can name at least one. I am a Bioengineering student and I have co-oped in the “Real World” where discri mination is a tough issue. I know that women are capable of doing anything that they want to (After all, we are superior!). But, there are certain things women are not suited for. Take construction for instance: can you see Miss America wielding a jack hammer? Another case is the RV’s (Ross Volun teers). I know that women can perform extremely sharp, precision drills. But — sorry, waggies — women have curves that would (ahem) stick out of line. In other words, the group would be less effective in appearence, thereby affecting pride and the representation of our school. The same point applies to the Band and Cav units. Gals, we weren’t cut out for those particular units! What about making a name for yourselves instead of riding on their coattails? Women; we are strong and capable of accomplishing much. Are we strong enough to stay out where we cannot but hinder? — Laura Graham ’81 law suits, burning bras or marching, but by working hard and proving themselves. They still like to be treated like women, have doors opened and chairs pulled out for them, and still receive respect for their professional ability. Yes, God did give us more intelligence than man. He gave us the ability to gel what we want through brains, looks, a wink and a sweet smile, rather than having to work ourselves to death, as men do, and dying at an early age. Too had men can’t have babies, stay home and have the luxury of being known as the homemaking engineer. Some do stay at home, but they don’t have the pleasure of bearing the family; maybe they should file law suits and burn their jock straps in protest. Yes, A&M has many traditions, and many have been broken — much to my dismay — for the good of A&M. God did not make women to walk like man nor did he provide her with a figure to wear man’s clothing and fit them as a a man does. Thank God! Keep on holding out, Aggie Band, Ross Volunteers and Parsons Mounted Cavalry. —Ginger Buchanan, an Aggie’s wife Without tradition, what good reason would there be for joining an elite Corps organization? Cameraderie cannot be dic tated. — Mark Luckstead Sbisa food - no joke! spoiled mayonnaise before somethin! done to improve Sbisa. Students beware — carefully eras your food at Sbisa before you eat it — Michael Confo' — Ted Treat — Randy Andcrsfi semester Utah, thr and Co. C ram. Eae! journalist: competitii al staffs, and press Editor: In “Thotz” recently, you have chosen to poke fun at Sbisa Dining Hall. You would not believe that the reality at Sbisa is much Classmates remenil Editor: Regarding Wednesday’s editorial “Dis crimination? Here at A&M? Yes.” For example, my friends and I have ex perienced the following incidents at Sbisa: — On December 13, a bug was crawling across the fruit on my friends cake. — In early November, a cake was taken off the floor of a Sbisa and placed back on the desert rack by an employee, only to be eaten by an unfortunate student. — On December 9, the mayonnaise turned yellow because of spoilage. This is often the case with the 1000 island dressing also. Many time, cakes are left out on the desert counter only to become hard and unedible. I realize we get a very good deal with the board plan, but isn’t it ridiculous for such conditions to exist? Hopefully, a student won’t have to contract salmonella from Editor: During the life of every individual'.h occur tragic events which touchcloselo heart and require one to pause andreft Such is the case in the unfortunate! untimely death of Amer Sheikh seveni before graduation at Texas A&M. We* to express our profound sense of Iosif his death and express our deepest? pathies to his family. Throughout the semester, his leao ship, imagination, and enthusiasm kip unify and direct our class. Coupledwitt friendly personality and genuine waff Amer exhibited a combination of qual rarely seen in one man. Asahumankt Amer Sheikh was irreplaceableandour — immeasurable. — His classmates in Political Seif* Editor: In reading “Opinion”, December 12, 1979, I would like to express my opinion as a female regarding discrimination at A&M. As a woman, I can do almost everything a male can do — with the exception of stand ing to go to the bathroom — which I do not want to do. I’ve gone from living and work ing on a dairy farm to modeling. I’ve put a husband through college and a son through school. Yes, I believe in equal pay for equal ability. No, I do not believe in giving a position to one sex over the other because the position is considered (tradition) to be feminine or masculine. The men and women, in my opinion, who have tried and have gained entry into previously all male or female organizations, etc., are lacking self-confidence and are looking for attention. This certainly is not the way to obtain self-esteem nor approval from one’s peers. The succesful women that I’ve some in contact with, who have surpassed men in their positions, did not obtain this by filing Thotz By Doug Grahw UH, 1 LOST MY DEGREE)