Forbes’ tax fair for heirs, but closes door for poor 17 percent taxation captures essence of American Dream "You don’t have to bash immigrants, you don’t have to condemn minorities, you don’t have to talk about flag factories. Read more...

Light from within In the darkest moments, faith in God and in oneself will illuminate the correct path There comes a time in life when you need to know who you really are. Read more...

‘Angry white males’ aim rage in wrong direction Attack needed against American policies which make affirmative action necessary By Joshua Silverman Affirmative action, a modest policy supporting equal representation in work and schools for groups traditionally excluded from mainstream participation, is under attack, and the loudest person sounding his alarm is the prototypical "angry white male." According to popular conservative rhetoric (Newt, Pat and Pete), the "angry white male" is a nonracist supporter of equal opportunity who just can’t seem to get ahead because "his job" is occupied by an undeserving female or person of color. Read more...

Not everyone is laughing Editor: This weekend, Samahang Pilipino held their annual Pilipino Cultural Night (PCN) at Ackerman Grand Ballroom. After the first performance on Saturday night, a couple of the performers and I, all females, were on our way to the Cooperage when we read a very disturbing sign at the entrance to the arcade. Read more...

Empty sky overlooks violence on Israel Bloodshed causes God to retreat from his chosen people By Orna Livine I look to the sky, and I don’t see anything … I look to the sky and it is empty. Read more...

Acts of few do not represent religion Editor: The Qur’an states: "O ye who believe! Stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allah, even as against yourselves, or your parents, or your kin, and whether it be (against) rich or poor." (4:135) Furthermore, "Anyone who saves one life, it is as if he has saved the whole of mankind and anyone who has killed another person unless it be for murder or spreading mischief on earth, it is as if he has killed the whole of mankind." (5:35) Killing innocent people is a terrible and heinous crime. Read more...

Setting the record straight on child abuse Inaccurate reporting confuses details of psychiatric disorders By Brenda Bursch I am writing in response to an article printed on the front page of the Daily Bruin on Friday, Feb. Read more...