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State & Local Monday, F Page 2 The Battalion Monday, February2] MSC SCONA speaker says death penalty violates human rights By Karen Broyles The Battalion An Amnesty International official said governments need to re think their policies on capital punishment and human rights during the MSC Student Conference on National Affairs Saturday. , Curt Goering, acting executive director of Amnesty International, said the United States and 60 other countries have subjected their citizens to the most cruel punishment, the punishment of death. "Executions without trials in China and execu tions in the United States after lengthy trials have the same result," Goering said. "The destruction of a human being has oc curred." Goering also stressed the importance of non-gov ernment organizations promoting and defending human rights. 'There must be pressure on the United Nations Goering by outside groups to counter the government pressure on them to leave things alone," Goering said. Non-government organizations have been more vocal in promoting human rights than government officials, he said. "The actions of these organizations and the public have made a dif ference," he said. "The lobbying and the submissions that have been made have helped where government officials alone can't or won't get things done." Goering said some governments think human rights should be left up to the governments to protect. "But there are still men, women and even children who are being held prisoner because of their beliefs," he said. "As long as there are still prisoners of conscience, there is a need for groups like Amnesty International." Despite the continuing violation of human rights in many countries, Goering said progress is being made. The establishment of a temporary bureau for prosecuting interna tional war crimes was one example. "It will be an important step if this temporary committee is replaced by a permanent one," he said. Goering said the creation of a new position. High Commissioner of the United Nations, serves as a warning signal to areas of the world with increasing violations of human rights. "The high commissioners job will be to pinpoint areas where human rights violations could escalate if no intervention takes place," he said. Goering said procedures for responding to human rights violators are being created and standards for enforcing human rights have been drafted. CONTACT LENSES ONLY QUALITY NAME BRANDS (Bausch & Lomb, Ciba, Sola/Barnes-Hind) Disposable Contact Lenses Available $ 79 00 For Standard Clear or Tinted FLEXIBLE.WEAR Soft Contact Lenses (Can be worn as daily or extended wear) L + FREE SPARE PAIR SAME DAY DELIVERY ON MOST LENSES. ASK ABOUT OUR “BUY MORE PAY LESS” PRICING Call 846-0377 for Appointment *Eye exam and follow up visits not included CHARLES C. SCHROEPPEL, O.D., P.C. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 505 University Dr. East, Suite 101 College Station, TX 77840 4 Blks. East of Texas Ave. & University Dr. Intersection J4. r r<u i TO‘Ki ( HG 260-2660 3 p.m. Mon. 2/21 Tue. 2/22 Wed. 2/23 Thur. 2/24 CHEM. 102 CH 17 CHEM. 102 CH 18 A CHEM. 102 CH 18 B CHEM. 102 Test 2 Review 5 p.m. CHEM. 101 CH 5 CHEM. 101 CH 6 CHEM. 101 CH 7 CHEM. 101 Test 2 Review 7 p.m. CHEM. 102 CH 17 CHEM. 102 CH 18 A CHEM. 102 CH 18 B CHEM. 102 Test 2 Review 9 p.m. CHEM. 102 CH 17 CHEM. 102 CH 18 A CHEM. 102 CH 18 B CHEM. 102 Test 2 Review 11 p.m. CHEM. 102 CH 17 CHEM. 102 CH 18 A CHEM. 102 CH 18 B CHEM. 102 Test 2 Review MATH 142 Tue 2/22 11 p.m. - 1 a.m. Sat. 2/26 PHYS. 202 CH 30, 31 3 - 6 p.m. FREE SESSION Sun. 2/27 PHYS. 202 Practice Exams 3 - 6 p.m. FREE SESSION Mon. 2/28 PHYS. 202 Practice Test Dr. Ford Dr. Dixon 7-10 p.m. Tue. 3/1 PHYS. 202 Practice Test Dr. Ham Dr. Kattawai 7-10 p.m. How many Aggies does it take to be funny? | Rio town ( End t-sl 155 Kol I OP/ ftavis i ■tre on I Exce niind c It all De I Pub liety o ■ast FT ».m. in ■23-33S I Inte gram: MSC Fi linden ■ilea no aisinj SC. ' Nick Rodnicki/TmBc., Sam Rose, Jeff Nolan, Randy Nichols and Jim Leary perform skits A&M's "An Evening at the Improv" Friday night in Rumours deli. Bosnian diplomat: unrest result of fascist policif By Eloise Flint The Battalion Officials from the United Nations tried to make sense out of the war in Bosnia at a panel discussion Friday during the MSC Student Conference on National Affairs. Ambassador Muhammed Sacirbey, perma nent representative of the Bosnian mission to the United Nations, said the war in Bosnia has been misunderstood. It is actually a war of genocide and aggression, not a civil war. Sacirbey said the war stems from the transi tion of Eastern European countries from com munistic societies to free market societies. Some societies made the transition success fully, but Sacirbey said the old communist regime of Serbia and the old communist military are still in control and have undertaken nation alism and fascism to continue their authority. Sacirbey said tougher remedies are neces sary to solve the problems in Bosnia. "Let them know that the military won't be able to run free," he said. Charles Patterson, deputy director of the U.N. Office of Political Affairs and the U.N. Bureau of International Organizations Affairs, said there are many issues to consider before any U.S. troops are sent to Bosnia. "Unfortunately while we grope for as people are dying and societies arek apart, but we have to be responsible:: American people," Patterson said, "ft the cost of peacekeeping increasing, a:: well and good to call on the United State there are other forces that need to parte Patterson said deciding whether tog! volved in foreign affairs isn't a simple is "It's difficult to impose your wil er national group, because ultimate!; must be willing to fight," Patterson said I Cat fe on: Mary's Eall J( (764-7: 1 Tar cultui ilpen Uensc David See SCONA/:) 'WHAT COLOR IS YOUR PARACHUTE?" SEMINAR Featuring DAVE SWANSON, of the “What Color is Your Parachute?” International Workshop Team 8:30 am, Tuesday, Feb. 22 nd 229 MSC I I SPECIAL SESSION FOR ADVISORS ^COUNSELORS i i Sponsored by the College of Agriculture, ijthe Counseling Center & the Career Center. THE BRAZOS VALLEY SYMPHONY ORCHESIft Franz Anton Krager, Music Director & Conductor THE RUSSIAN CONNECTION featuring ANTHONY ELLIOTT, Cellist I Ga Aggi' group Shosta Kovich - Cello Concerto No. 1, Op 107 Prokofiev - Excerpts from “Romeo & Juliet” MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21 8:00 P.M. RUDDER AUDITORIUM I—I EZX R. I ~r TICKETS Adult Student $16, Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra Tickets may be purchased at the MSC Box Office or order by phone - 845-1231 For Help When the Flu Gets You! CarePlus MEDICAL CENTER pm j§r| Metlife Provider .jr No Appointment Necessary 10% Discount with A&JVI Student l.D. 696-0683 Texas Ave. at S.W. Pkwy. 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