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STUDENT LIFE | Meet your senator USUSA Senator Joseph Day is not the only college student to have been saved by an aptitude test. see PAGE 3
SPORTS | Women’s soccer
NEWS | Emmy-worthy
Student-run AggieTV wins multiple Emmys.
Brooksby shines in pair of weekend wins as Aggies move into first place.
see PAGE 2
see PAGE 5
#EvanHelpUs:
Independent presidential candidate Evan McMullin visits Logan
PHOTO BY Tim Carpenter Independent presidential candidate Evan McMullin spoke at a town hall meeting in Logan Wednesday night. According to a recent poll by the Deseret News, he would receive 22 percent of the votes in Utah, compared to 26 percent for both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. The full video of McMullin’s visit can be found on the Statesman’s Facebook page. By Alyssa Roberts NEWS STAFF WRITER
Evan McMullin’s campaign staff expected only 12 people to show at a town hall meeting in Logan. But nearly 1,000 showed up. McMullin, an independent presidential candidate, spoke at Mt. Logan Middle School Wednesday night. He recently experienced a surge in sup-
port of his independent conservative platform in Utah. McMullin has nearly as much support in Utah as Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, with 22 percent favorability compared with Clinton and Trump’s 26 percent each, according to polling data published by Salt Lake-based Y2 Analytics. McMullin’s campaign strategy is to win Utah’s electoral votes, which would prevent both Clinton and Trump from obtaining a majority in the electoral college.
“The larger Hillary’s lead, the more difficult it is to achieve that goal,” McMullin said. But it isn’t impossible. As a former CIA operative, McMullin’s campaign platform includes a call for national security reform. If elected, he also plans to input economic and government reform policies. He’s asking potential voters to support his campaign with the hashtag #EvanHelpUs. “The cause of liberty is still the cause of
all mankind and this country is still a light to the rest of the world,” McMullin said. “I think it’s important that it remain a light to the rest of the world.” — ac.roberts95@gmail.com @alyssarbrts
The full video of McMullin’s appearance can be found on the Statesman’s Facebook page.
COEXIST: RELIGION AND SCIENCE By Vivian Gates STUDENT LIFE STAFF WRITER
Many will find the claim “I believe in science” a common phrase in today’s world. Dr. John Carman, an evolutionary biologist at Utah State University, asserts that, “there is no room for belief in science.” In fact, says Carman, “belief in one’s science is a stumbling block to scientific progress.” Science can, however, be supported. “If we look at the scientific method, there’s no room for faith. Because in science we create hypotheses, and then test them,” Carman says. “When a hypothesis gathers enough evidence in support of its claims, we call it a theory. But even good theories should not rise above continued scientific scrutiny. All we can say in science is that the evidence suggests that ‘such and such is the case’. That’s all.”
Take, for example, Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation versus Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity. It was a mistake for scientists to accept Newton’s claims as an infallible scientific doctrine, especially given that Einstein later came bearing a more sound theory. “Right now I’m writing a research paper on reproductive biology,” Carman says. “We’re making some discoveries that appear to disprove an evolutionary theory that has existed for a hundred years”. In science, being skeptical and not “believing” theories is the name of the game. Carman’s research regarding asexual reproduction of plants through seeds may one day provide food for an additional billion people; it would be hybrid crop that self-replicates through its own seed, with no need of cross pollination. But in religion, faith is vital. One can sup-
port a theory. However, one must have faith to consider oneself spiritually invested. An expert and proponent of evolution, Carman claims, “When I was a teenager, I was taught that there was no death before Adam.” Now, Carman predicts that many religious teachers/leaders are less dogmatic about evolution and read the book of Genesis for its religious value, and not as an Earth science textbook. “I think it’s more generational,” Carman says. “I see it more commonly in older people who have been strongly influenced by Christian leaders who insist that evolution is a false teaching.” Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints leader Joseph Fielding Smith, for example, provoked a huge divide in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles when he
asserted that Adam and Eve were created by God 6,000 years ago and there was no other true doctrine. James E. Talmadge and B.H. Roberts, on the other hand, were supporters of evolution and believed that there were, before Adam and Eve, “preAdamite beings” on earth. The issue became so controversial that many apostles stormed out of the room in a meeting regarding the issue in 1931. Today there is no official position on the theories of organic evolution in the Church of Jesus Christ “and those who say otherwise are citing their own opinion,” confirms Carman. So what is so offensive to creationists about evolution? Why does the claim that science and religion cannot coexist remain? “Taking things so literally in the bible is see “Religion” PAGE 4
THURSDAY, OCT. 13, 2016
NEWS
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AggieTV wins student Emmy By Jordan Floyd NEWS STAFF WRITER
With only an airport carry-on and a garment bag for his suit, Utah State University journalism professor Brian Champagne spent this past Sunday morning in a Phoenix airport wondering how he was going to get 12 clunky Emmy award statues onto his flight and back to Logan. It wasn’t ideal, but Champagne found a solution. He crammed the awards in two cardboard boxes, which Southwest Airlines employees then bound together, painstakingly, with masking tape. The boxes were dressed in another layer of tape when they went through airport security, leaving Champagne with the task of hauling them around the airport terminal. “I was just a mess with (the awards),” he said. None of it, however, overshadowed the excitement of seeing his students succeed. He had just attended the Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter Emmy Awards the night before where USU’s own A-TV News won an award for a newscast that aired in March. “We got a batch of students in there who really wanted it — who wanted to practice good journalism,” Champagne said. To Champagne’s knowledge, it was the first Emmy a USU broadcast production had won, and certainly the first since he started teaching at the university. The award, he said, was unexpected. “I had no way of getting it home,” Champagne said. “That’s how much I expected it.” Student Emmy awards are given to individual students and broadcast organizations based on a scale devised by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences that examines “content, creativity and execution.” Emmys are awarded in a variety of categories, and they recognize both high school and university students.
PHOTO COURTESY OF Chris Garff The Spring 2016 Aggie TV crew poses with Emmy awards they won for a newscast they aired in March. Spring 2016 graduate Jeffrey Dahdah also won an Emmy for a piece he produced for the show.
USU’s A-TV News was one of two broadcast organizations honored in the College/ University Student Production-Newscast category — the other was Arizona State University’s Cronkite News. Emily Duke, a senior at USU studying journalism, said she was ecstatic when she learned her and her fellow students’ production had won an Emmy award. Although her feelings didn’t quite set in, she said, until she held the award statue. “It was such a good feeling,” Duke said. “I knew we had been nominated and that Brian was going, but I didn’t really fully comprehend it until he started handing out statues.” In addition to A-TV News’ award, USU alumnus Jeffrey Dahdah won an individu-
al award for his video essay “Wheelchair Dancer,” which profiled a woman who, though confined to a wheelchair by paralysis, found freedom and movement in a ballroom dance class. Having been recognized by the Region 9 chapter of the Society of Professional Journalism earlier in the year, the Emmy was Dahdah’s second award for his video essay. Being honored twice was flattering, Dahdah said, and all three awards — A-TV News’ award, which he was part of, and his individual awards — speak to the quality of the university’s journalism program. “It says a lot more about the program,” Dahdah said. “I’m just a product of that.” Champagne expanded on Dahdah’s point. To him, much of the award belongs to his
journalism department colleagues Cathy Bullock, Candi Carter Olson and Matthew LaPlante. They, he said, laid a foundation for him and his students to build on. “The class we teach I consider the frosting class,” Champagne said. “Those other classes — those are flour and yeast classes.” Winning awards like an Emmy, Champagne said, is something that he hopes becomes a regular thing. And for now, his eyes and those of the individuals in the journalism department — both students and faculty — are set to the future and further successes that may come. — jordan.floyd@aggiemail.usu.edu
Toastmasters comes to USU
PHOTO BY Kyle Todecheene Silvana Martini of Food Science and also a member of the Toastmasters talks to the group about chocolate and its origin.
ByJason Crummitt STAFF WRITER
The Toastmasters Club is a new organization on campus this semester that began by helping budding scientists learn to eloquently present their work. Now, it has spread to other colleges within the university and to the Logan community. Chuck Hawkins and Fee Busby, professors in the College of Natural Resources, helped establish the Toastmasters Club at USU. Several post-graduate students were among the original members. Every week they practice public speaking. “We had actually talked about it for a couple of years before we said, ‘Okay let’s do this,’” Hawkins said. “We’ve only been around for six months. Toastmasters as a club began way back in 1924, but are now a huge international entity.” Meetings begin with the Sergeant at Arms welcoming members and guests and then defers to the president of the club. The first third of the meeting has a couple of five-to-seven minute speeches. The second third covers impromptu speeches, and the last is left for comments on improvement. Several coaches at Toastmasters work together to help improve public speaking: the Grammarian, who checks the grammar; the Timer, who keeps the time; and the Ah Counter, who
counts the “ah’s” and um’s” said in a speech. “When somebody points out that you said seven aw’s in a meeting, it sticks out in your mind and you think about it to not do it more often. We all do it,” said Rachel Hager, a PhD student in resources and ecology and the vice president of membership. Audience members also clap frequently, which Chuck Hawkin’s wife Holly Strand says demonstrates moral support to members. “The clapping just adds a positive flavor to the whole thing, which is kind of nuts until you get used to it,” Strand said. “If I was talking to a student on campus and they say they would like to learn how to communicate better, I would say, ‘Well we got Toastmasters, why don’t you come to our next meeting?’ If someone else brings a friend, I’m the one who greets them at the door,” Hager said. Hager is in charge of introducing newcomers to members. She said most of the people who hear about the organization do so through word of mouth. Meetings are held every first and second Tuesday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in room 248A of the Nutrition Food Science building. More information about Toastmasters can be obtained at www.toastmasters.org. — fallrush92@gmail.com
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THURSDAY, OCT. 13, 2016
STUDENT LIFE
Meet your senator: Mr. Science, Joseph Day the infamous career aptitude test in high school By Vivian Gates STUDENT LIFE STAFF WRITER
Joseph Day’s favorite tooth is his upper left ca-
nine. “Because it’s sharp,” he laughed. “And it’s tooth number eleven.”
He didn’t say why the number eleven is signifi-
cant, but it’s safe to assume Day probably has a
good reason. He is intelligent, motivated and
kind. He’s currently applying to dental schools and he’s the science senator this year at Utah State University.
Growing up, Day wanted to be a train conduc-
tor. He then made a dramatic shift in his career path and hoped to become a construction truck driver.
“And then I wanted to get paid, so I decided to
be a contractor — so I could still drive the trucks,” he said.
Like many aspiring college students, Day took
and one of the recommended occupations was to be a dentist.
“It just clicked… I don’t know
why,” he said.
Thus, Day went from trains,
to trucks, to teeth. And he couldn’t be happier. A biology major at USU, Day said he ab-
Day is also brimming with school spirit. His
favorite Aggie Ice Cream flavor is Aggie Bull
Tracks. He used to work at the beloved cream-
cord. Hoping to do it on the Quad or something.
Maybe the field. People like to be on the football field, right?” he chuckled.
Like, I do want to talk to them, but I’m cleaning their teeth and they can’t respond... Hopefully I’ll get the hang ot that... — Joseph Day, USUSA Science Senator
Science Week gives
our
happy-go-lucky
science senator the
chance to do his thing:
give back and get in-
volved face to face
solutely adores the sciences and has a real pas-
ery when he was an underclassman, which was
with his fellow Aggies.
tal assistant.
amined his biceps for ice cream scooping defini-
give back,” he said. “It’s their money and I’m giv-
An outdoorsman, a Cache Valley native and an
way. I’ve actually learned a lot sitting in boards;
sion for learning. Right now he interns as a denWhen asked if he’ll be the sort of dentist to try
and talk to his patients even with his hands in
a long time ago, he said as he laughed and extion.
their mouth, Day just leaned his head back and
Alpha Tao Omega fraternity member, Day has
claimed. “Like, I do want to talk to them, but I’m
Week, for example. This year on Nov. 7-11 Day
laughed. “No, it’s so hard, though.” he ex-
cleaning their teeth and they can’t respond…
Hopefully I’ll get the hang of that and not be that dentist.”
big dreams for USU this year. Take Science
plans to break the world record for the most people stargazing at once.
“We need 1,869 people to break the world re-
“I love Science Week because it’s my chance to
ing it back to them in a useful and meaningful
how the university runs, the good and the bad,
the fun stuff, the struggles, the behind the scenes…”
Joe Day is passionate about the responsibility
he faces sitting on four university committees.
Because a lot of the hard work happens under
the radar, it’s understandable that not many Ag-
gies know about their senators — or the hard work they do for their academic well-being.
“When you elect people, you’re not just elect-
ing them for a title,” he said. “Science is awe-
some. And senators work hard and care. A lot.
y w n
Our main purpose is to visit with students,
whether it’s to help with homework, classes, ca-
reer paths, whatever. But we also fight for your
reasonable student fees, we fight for the no-test
r -
policies before finals week, and we fight for pro-
s e s -
They are our reason for everything.”
e .
grams that better the student experience. When
we plan anything, we think of the students.
Joe Day plans to begin a mentorship program
this year, in which students will be given an
alumni mentor in their program. This way the
students will have “professionals and fellow stu-
dents to look up to and discuss important deci-
sions with,” Day said. It is also a personal and rewarding way to thank alumni.
A ball of sunshine, Day is the guy to go to —
whether a student needs help on their lab write-
up, picking their breadth physical science re-
quirement or just wants to talk about flossing habits.
— viviangates29@gmail.com @viviangates29
PHOTO BY Sydney Oliver Science Senator Joseph Day answers questions during an interview with the Utah Statesmen on September 30, 2016 in the senators office.
Winner, Winner “A lot of close calls. In this game you have
what’s called an OZ, Original Zombie. He plays like a human, looks like a human, everything
checks out as human. So he can travel with all By Katherine Taylor STUDENT LIFE SENIOR WRITER
Writer’s note: This double feature was meant to
show how Humans vs. Zombies works, and hope-
fully include some interviews with zombies of USU. However, I accidentally picked three very
the other humans, and he just has to touch
them and they become zombies. How do you avoid him? You be very paranoid. All the time.
So I found out that the original zombie was in our group, a big group. I was talking to a kid
that I trusted, and I said, ‘that guy’s the OZ.’ And we just split off and ran.”
good survivors, and they were all still human by Friday.
“I was in the engineering building, and there
“My best advice for someone new would be just
were two kids who also needed to make it
to try it. I know it looks funny if you’re running
were going through campus together. We had
mal day. But it’s honestly one of my favorite ex-
one of the coolest things that ever happened. I
friends through it, too.”
down to the TSC, so we made a group and we
around throwing socks at each other on a nor-
each other’s backs the entire time. That was
periences so far at USU and I’ve made a lot of
know one of them personally, but I didn’t know the other. It brought us all together.”
PHOTO BY MAtt Halton Sophomore Makail Swan is the winner of two hundred dollars for winning the Washington Federal Finders Keepers competition.
THURSDAY, OCT. 13, 2016 “Religion” FROM PAGE 1
problematic, for one thing,” Carman says. “When you say, well, ‘this is figurative,’ or, ‘this is just a story,’ then where do you draw the line? Was there a flood? Did Moses really lead the children of Israel through the Red Sea? It impinges on every miracle, even those of Jesus Christ. And the whole bible is left open for debate.” Supporting the scientific theory of evolution is an insurmountable challenge for
STUDENT LIFE those who feel that doing so invalidates a whole host of other biblical stories and beliefs. While some may become frustrated by this, others find this is a valid point and a delicate issue. “It doesn’t matter to me whether it’s a story or not,” Carman says. “What keeps me religious is not proof, but the heartfelt conviction that my savior lives and set an example we don’t see anywhere else in hu-
man history.” Carman grew up in a non-religious home and converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a teenager and served a church mission to New England and Canada. His main attraction to Mormonism was a spiritual conviction of its theological doctrines that differ from other Christian faiths.
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— viviangates29@gmail.com @viviangates29
PHOTO BY Abby Shemkunas The Planetary Thinking Poster Session is an organization that promotes the idea of sustainability in all courses of study, whether in Biology, Business or Engineering. After the meeting the members that attended the session talk with peers about other ideas about sustainability.
PHOTOGRAPHER
SPOTLIGHT
I took this picture over the summer when I was down in Mexico for a missions trip for a week. The girl in the picture is Alma, and her siblings live in the orphanage, Grace Children’s Home. The reason why I took this picture is because this last summer was my last year going to Mexico so I was taking a lot of pictures. — Tim Carpenter, Utah Statesman Photographer
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THURSDAY, OCT. 13, 2016
SPORTS
Women’s soccer just keeps rolling Pair of weekend wins vaults Aggies into Mountain West’s top spot By Sean Caughlin SPORTS STAFF WRITER
After a 2-0 weekend at home, the Utah State
women’s soccer team is heading to the south-
west for a pair of matches. The Aggies (5-1-0) sit atop the Mountain West conference, two points ahead of the UNLV Rebels.
Over the weekend, senior forward Jessica
Brooksby scored three times and notched two
assists, earning her the conference’s Offensive Player of the Week honors. Brooksby scored
once and had both of her assists in a 4-0 victory over the Fresno State Bulldogs. She scored
twice against the San Jose State Spartans on Sunday in a 2-1 win.
Brooksby is the second Aggie to win the honor
after junior forward Wesley Hamblin won it in the fourth week of the season. This is Brooksby’s second time earning the award; her first was last season. She is tied for first in goals scored and is first in total assists, recording eight in both goals and assists.
The weekend opens with a match against New
Mexico (2-4-0) in Albuquerque on Friday. The Lobos are coming off of a loss by the hands of second place UNLV by a score of 2-1. Junior goalkeeper Tayler Hammack is third in the
league with 55, three ahead of USU’s sopho-
PHOTO BY Kyle Todecheene Shyani Terukina splits two Fresno defenders in a match on Oct. 7. The Aggies topped the Bulldogs 4-0.
more Grace McGuire. The Aggies have a record
of 1-1-2 in their last four matches against UNM. On Sunday, the Aggies head down to sunny
Mexico, SDSU’s goalkeeper Gabby English has
Diego State. The Aztecs have a tough weekend
McGuire, however, is tied for first in shutouts
Southern California to take on the Aztecs of San ahead of them as they host the third place Boise State before welcoming the first place Aggies to close out the two-game series. Like New
an edge in total saves (61). Utah State’s (5).
Including pre-conference games, the Aggies
are 3-3-0 away from home and 1-1-0 in
conference play. Their sole loss was a 1-0 match at Colorado College.
Both games will be streamed online on the
Mountain West Network. Friday’s game is at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday’s begins at 1 p.m.
The Aggies, after the series, will have a one
game homestand against Nevada Oct. 21. This is the last home game of the season, but Utah State will head back out on the road to play
(current) second-place UNLV and third-place Boise.
— sdcoghlan@yahoo.com
Volleyball to begin season’s longest homestand By Paige Cavaness SENIOR SPORTS WRITER
The Utah State volleyball team will start into a four game homestand this weekend as it takes on conference opponents New Mexico and UNLV on Thursday and Saturday. The Aggies are 2-4 in the Mountain West and 7-10 overall on the season.
The team has seen what head coach Grayson DuBose would call massive improvements since last year and is experiencing growth each week. At the beginning of USU’s conference play, the team endured struggles with hitting errors and defensive lapses that allowed too many runs from the opponent. But after a strong week on the road, with a
PHOTO BY Matt Halton Tasia Taylor looks to serve in a recent home game against Air Force, The Aggies topped the Falcons 3-1.
3-1 win against Air Force and a narrow loss to Boise State, the Aggies are ready to take on their next two home games. Utah State is seventh in the Mountain West going into this week’s game and is led by Kaylie Kamalu-Smith and Lauren Anderson with 199 and 193 kills respectively, Hannah Gleason with 238 digs, Erica Moscosco with 544 assists and Carly Lenzen with 67 blocks. New Mexico is ninth in the conference and has one conference win. The Lobos rank second in the league in aces per set and lead the all-time series against Utah State 16-10, five of those wins have been the last five matches between the two teams. UNLV is second in the conference with only one loss to Colorado State, who defeated the Aggies 3-0 in the week of conference openers. The Rebels’ only other loss was to nationally-ranked BYU. UNLV has won the
last four matches against Utah State. USU has three players seeking to continue streaks, including Gleason’s double-digit dig streak in seven of the last eight matches, Kamalu-Smith’s double digit kills in 10 of the last 11 and Anderson’s double-digit kills in five of the last six. Aside from continuing these streaks, the Aggies will have a big advantage on their opponents by being at home this week while the Lobos will host UNLV the night before they leave to Logan and the Rebels will play in New Mexico before they head north for Saturday’s match. “We need to continue to develop our ability to close out matches,” DuBose said, “and not just keep them close.”
— paige.a.cavaness@aggiemail.usu.edu
THURSDAY, OCT. 13, 2016
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OPINION
Democrats Democrat
There is a problem with law enforcement in the United States. The criminal justice system is flawed, and we must find a way to fix it. Currently, the United States makes up 5% of the world’s total population, but has 25% of the world’s incarcerated population. We have had a lot of racial tension in the past few years between law enforcement and citizens. A movement called “Black Lives Matter (BLM)” has brought attention to racial profiling, discrimination, and the police brutality of law enforcement towards African-Americans and other minorities. Obviously it is important to show respect to law enforcement, and to follow the law. However, police in certain areas are enforcing laws unfairly, and using extreme and unnecessary force. In the U.S., whites are using illegal drugs more that blacks, yet blacks are arrested for drug offenses at 10 times the rate of whites. African-Americans make 12% of the total drug-using population, yet make up 38% of those imprisoned for drug use, and 59% of those in state prison for a drug offense. It does not stop with drug offenses. Even as young children, black children are unfairly punished. 35% of blacks age 7-12 have been suspended at some point, compared to 20% of Hispanics and 15% of whites. As adults, blacks make up about 1 million of the 2.3 million people imprisoned in this country, and they incarcerated at nearly six times the rate of whites. These statistics show exactly how blacks are disproportionately punished and arrested in the U.S. There are many reasons for these statistics. Much of it also has to do with the socalled war on drugs and other social and economic factors (another discussion entirely). But these numbers are so egregious, it is clear it is that racial profiling in this country by police is rampant. The most relevant study addressing this issue comes from “An Empirical Analysis of Racial Differences in Police Use of Force, Roland G. Fryer, JR.” from Harvard University. After spending 3,000 hours assembling detailed data from police reports in Houston; Austin, Tex.; Dallas; Los Angeles; Orlando, Fla.; Jacksonville, Fla.; and four other counties in Florida, it was concluded among other findings that, on non-lethal uses of force, blacks and Hispanics are more than fifty percent more likely to experience some form of force in interactions with police. This is completely unacceptable, and shows the systemic racism that is still alive in this country. Black Lives Matter is giving a much needed voice to these injustices. When a black man is choked to death on a New York City street corner for selling loose cigarettes, but a white man who shoots and kills dozens of people in a mov-
Libertarians
ie theatre is taken alive, there is a problem. Let us not be afraid to be speak out against injustice, and ensure that black lives do matter. Let us stop the fear mongering and do our best to understand the underlying issues how to resolve this complex issue. Samuel Jackson is a sophomore at USU and he is studying Political Science. He is currently a member of the Government Relations Council, and the Vice President of the USU College Democrats. Also, he is a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.
Libertarian
Black lives matter. Police and government have a monopoly on the legitimate use of violent force in our country and this has been explicitly portrayed in the media. We are bombarded by these videos of cops killing unarmed black people (usually men) and it has become a very emotional issue for many. Here I would like to highlight the pros and cons of the movement and how it relates to the Libertarian perspective. Cons: Demands for reparations or payment for past harms: this is impossible. How can one possibly put a cost on all of the wrongs and make a payout? They are also asking for reparations from slavery which makes no sense to punish people for the wrongs committed by those who are long gone. Also using government funds that will only help a small proportion of people is not aligned with the beliefs of the Libertarian platform. Violent rioting: the act of rioting discredits the foundation of the movement which is advocating for dignity, justice and freedom. Margaret Atwood said, “An eye for an eye only leads to more blindness” and that is entirely applicable here. The Libertarian Party loves free speech, but they are strong advocates for peace as well and they would recommend a more peaceful solution. Pros: End the war on Black people: This is perfectly reasonable. African American communities are sick and tired of excessive force being used on their own people. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics,
Republicans
Black people are more likely to get pulled over, which can lead to violence. This also heavily ties back to the war on drugs which disproportionately targets African Americans. The war on drugs is a huge issue within the Libertarian Party and they believe it should ended immediately. Advocates for Community Control: BLM proponents are sick of the status quo in their communities. They are working towards creating policies that better represent their needs and wants, all while continuing to provide protections for their families. Self-sovereignty is something that the Libertarian party is highly in favor of. Advocates for police transparency: Our tax dollars go towards the police. Their job is to protect us, and when things go wrong they should be held to same standard that we as citizens are held to. Government transparency is key for the Libertarian Party. The BLM movement has brought to light some important issues we are facing as a society. The war on drugs has imprisoned many people (more blacks than any other race), and given cops an excuse to search people on suspicion and probable cause. This can be due to both racial profiling and police acting illegally, all of which needs to come to an end. Libertarians are advocates for personal liberty, government transparency, and the right to self defense. All of these principles align (for the most part) with the BLM movement. Emily Orr is a senior at Utah State University who will be getting her degree in Political Science. She enjoys all things politics but has an affinity for the Libertarian Party. When she isn’t advocating for individual liberties she can be found hiking in the mountains!
Republican
Black lives matter. Yes, this is as very true statement, but I find it a bit odd that what the Black Lives Matter movement is looking for is equality and the very name itself promotes social segregation. All lives matter. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said “I look to the day when people will not be judged
by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” In order for this to truly be we should quit separating race in social matters. The many riots that have been caused have stemmed from incidents with police officers killing an african american and the consistent theme in the trials has been that the officers are innocent. Is this racism? Or are there other factors into play? Perhaps the officer was acting purely out of duty and it was the only action to prevent further crime do to the fact that the “victim” was actually posing a threat and was in need of being halted. In cases where a white person is shot by an officer we don’t ever hear about it. Why is this? Because they were breaking the law and action was required to stop them. Race is the first thing examined when an african american is killed by an officer when we need to look at the content of their character and that of the officer as well. In fact this should be the case in every situation. Over the weekend in Chicago five people were killed and over thirty-six others injured in shootings. The Chicago Tribune reported it without mentioning race and just focused on the content of the crimes which is exactly what MLKJ wanted. Colin Kaepernick, a quarterback for the 49ers, kneeled during the national anthem during a preseason game in protest. Kaepernick is making millions of dollars and has been the face of a franchise in one of the most notorious organizations in the United States and he is protesting racial oppression? He grew up in a white family and was very privileged in California. On the other hand rapper Lil Wayne, who happened to have a rough upbringing and got completely where he is now by efforts of his own, has said he has never dealt with racism. Self oppression, which is when one buys into the notion that they are oppressed, is what we are really dealing with. During the presidential primaries a retired neurosurgeon, Ben Carson, ran under the GOP ticket. Carson grew up in a rough neighborhood in Detroit Michigan and was raised by a single mother working three jobs and relying on food stamps. If Carson were to have believed he was oppressed and that it was up to the rest of America to decide whether or not he could be successful do you think he would be where he is today? MLKJ also said “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” We are America. Lets love one another and have peace in our hearts.
Colton Brown is the Activities Director for the USU College Republicans. He gives a special shout out to his mother for raising her four kids on her own and making sacrifices to make sure they had food on the table. She is his hero and his angel.
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