Can there be peace in the middle east?

By Farah Choudhry

Editors, the Gauntlet, Re: "Israel’s history more complex than media lets on," Oct. 19, 2000 Balanero’s statement regarding Bailey’s understanding of the Middle East from the media and his suggestion to Bailey to have another look at his history books is the same advice I would give to Balanero. Balanero seems to feel that because… Continue reading Can there be peace in the middle east?

Can there be peace in the middle east?

By Farah Choudhry

Editors, the Gauntlet, Re: "War is not the answer," Oct. 12, 2000 Lawrence Bailey characterized Israel’s response to the Palestinian riots as a "Zionist temper tantrum" and an act of "blind aggression" by a "terrorist state." Like many others who have limited knowledge of Middle Eastern history and politics, Bailey has been misguided by news… Continue reading Can there be peace in the middle east?

Israel’s history more complex than media lets on

By Yaniv Balanero

Editors, the Gauntlet,Re: “War is not the answer,” Oct. 12, 2000If Bailey gains his very deep understanding of the situation in the Middle East from the media, then I understand his ignorance. Otherwise, I suggest him to have another look at his history books.Bailey writes that Israel is the “western hemisphere’s favourite bully” and that… Continue reading Israel’s history more complex than media lets on

Islam in the media

By D. Carlinos Silva

Editors, the Gauntlet,Re: “Islamic group says media is unfair,” Oct. 12, 2000Achkewich’s article is very well written and makes the important point that western media outlets tend to highlight the negative over the positive when treating the topic of Islam. However, if violent groups that victimize civilians in India, Algeria, Sudan, Pakistan, Israel, Indonesia and… Continue reading Islam in the media

Diplomacy goes awry at the U of C

By Aaron Szott

Editors, the Gauntlet,I had an absolute need to write this letter with regards to the talk Mikhail Gorbachev gave at this university on Thurs., Oct. 12.The actual talk given was beyond phenomenal, as Gorbachev proved himself to be consummate and passionate speaker. Every word he spoke carried across the gymnasium floor with authority and clarity.… Continue reading Diplomacy goes awry at the U of C

Alumnus disgusted

By Robert N. Young

Editors, the Gauntlet,Re: “Daddy’s work comes first for Catherine, Sept. 28, 2000As a proud U of C graduate, it is with shock and disgust that I write regarding the vulgar editorial your staff published concerning the Rt. Hon. Joe Clark and his daughter, Catherine.My memories of the Gauntlet are of a campus paper that always… Continue reading Alumnus disgusted

A second opinion on Spirits of Havana

By Daria McDonald

Editors, the Gauntlet,Re: ‘Spirits of Havana anything but spirited,” Sept. 28, 2000Despite Ms. Anthony’s unfavourable review of Spirits of Havana, I went to see it and found it to be an excellent social and political commentary on modern-day Cuba. Ms. Anthony has done a disservice to movie-goers by portraying this good National Film Board of… Continue reading A second opinion on Spirits of Havana

With letters comes condemnation

By Jason Carnew

Editors, the Gauntlet,Re: “Daddy’s work comes first for Catherine, Sept. 28, 2000Recently, an article was published in the Gauntlet about the Right Honourable Joe Clark and his daughter Catherine Clark. Throughout the piece, various innuendoes were presented to the reader that suggested Catherine Clark is nothing but a pretty face lacking any substance. Ms. Clark… Continue reading With letters comes condemnation