Greene is a UCLA alumnus from the Class of 1999. By Ethan Greene I commend students writing articles about things they feel are important. But if Joel Schwartz really is interested in advocating his point (“To bolster economy, impose flat tax,” Viewpoint, April 9), it would behoove him to make logical, rational assertions ““ arguments supported by actual facts. Read more...

Kim, Palestinians both mistaken James Kim’s claim (““˜Occupied’ lands rightfully won in defensive war,” Viewpoint, April 9) that Israel rightfully won the occupied territories in a defensive war ignores the hypocrisy of Israel’s position. Read more...

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Kermani is a third-year physiological science student. By Reza Kermani During the past week, as the Middle East situation has escalated, I have heard one word constantly repeated: terrorist. Read more...

Kovacs is a second year aerospace engineering student. By Joshua Kovacs As I hiked up Bruin Walk to my 8 a.m. lab, I noticed a few slogans scrawled in chalk at my feet. Read more...

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Nicole Guzik Third-year Jewish studies “The entire point of (the Israeli) rally was to bring the Jewish community together ““ not create division. The signs that were shown were not derogatory ““ it was a demonstration without violence, and it presented the Jewish community in a positive light.” Ryan Smith Third-year Political science “The protests don’t so much cause tension as they are a result of the tension that already exists. Read more...