Senator Smith’s speech full of ‘opportunity’
The Emerald published a front-page article on Senator Smith’s public speech at the Lane County Republican’s Lincoln Day Dinner (“Smith stresses Bush’s strength,” Feb. 18). His speech reflected the ideals of his conservative party’s platform — a
redundant reminder of Republican homogeneity during this current administration.
My only reply: Thank you, Mr. Smith. Thank you for reminding Oregonians “George Bush understands what creates opportunity in America.” I have truly appreciated the president’s current reforms: the opportunity to restrict birth control, the opportunity to remove funding from education, the opportunity to limit education
reforms and the opportunity for government to close its door on the gay community. For me, these four years have been inundated with opportunity. My only question remains, Mr. Smith: What will be left for Bush if elected for another four years? My opportunity, at least, has been exacerbated.

Sarah Koski

sophomore

political science