Judge blocks stem cell research

When a Republican and a Democratic president can agree, you would figure that the law would follow. Apparently not. The recent ban on stem cell research flies in the face of scientific and legal precedent. Doesn’t this country want to improve in math and science? Considering this University is one of the leaders in human embryonic cell research, this doesn’t look good.

Students’ increased involvement on the Opinions page

Religion and politics really shouldn’t go together. Never mind the constitutional issues, we’d simply like to keep the shouting to a minimum. But in this week’s Opinions page, that debate brought The Red & Black letters and columns galore. Thank you to the numerous students who wrote in, angry or not, and gave their opinion. We need more people like you every week.

Islamophobia and mosque debate

As much as The Red & Black editorial board loved the barrage of letters and articles, the national tone has become a little too … scary. All too often, there is a rush to blame the wrong people. It is understandable that some people are emotional and scared. But that is no excuse to give in to the fear-mongering spread by politicians with their own agenda. Islam is not terrorism. The First Amendment must not be ignored. Build the mosque.

WNEG receives even more money…for what?

Well, there’s $71,390 down the drain. There comes a time in every failing news station’s life to pull the proverbial plug. We think that time has come — and gone. But, alas, WNEG-TV remains. It’s time to stop pouring money into a black hole of mediocre newscasts and sub-par content. The viewers have already decided (to change the channel), and it’s time for the University of Georgia Research Foundation to pull the plug.

Athletes travel far to get to UGA

Why anyone would leave the beautiful beaches of Puerto Rico or a town in Southern France for the country that gave the world Lindsay Lohan and the Westboro Baptist Church is beyond us. But we’re really glad they are! Athletes are coming to Athens, Georgia from far and wide to play for the Bulldogs, and we couldn’t be more proud.

More Sarah Palin cartoons!

Love her or hate her, Sarah Palin makes headlines no matter what she does — and she also makes it into the Opinions page cartoon. Stay tuned to The Red & Black as she tries to make her way from Wasilla to Washington. As long as she keeps shootin’ wolves from helicopters and lookin’ so gosh darn cute doin’ it, we’ll keep drawing.

— Daniel Burnett and Courtney Holbrook for the editorial board

Quote of the week: “The faith I have fallen in love with — no political brainwashing involved — commands its believers to forbid evil and enjoin good… If you want to learn about the true Islam from a practicing Muslim, I’m always willing to have a cup of coffee and answer your questions — American to American.

— from the Thursday’s column “Islamophobia promotes ignorance” by Yasmin Yonis