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    The assumption is often made that in capitalist societies, individuals earn their wealth, whereas in socialist societies, wealth is unfairly taken away from those who have earned it.

  • Letter to the Editor

    First, a correction: It’s not “anthropomorphic” (attribution of human characteristics to animals) but “anthropogenic” (meaning human made) climate change.
     

  • Letter to the Editor

    I am (was) extremely nearsighted as a child.  I was told to avoid excessive near-point use of my eyes so as not to make my eyes even more nearsighted, more rapidly. That made sense to me, and spent more time outdoors, not reading, etc., than I otherwise would have.  But my eyes got worse and worse. 

  • Letters to the Editor

    The religiosity of scientists is relevant to many Socratic Club debates at Oregon State University, including Monday’s debate, “Is Christianity Anti-Science?”, between a religious scientist and a nonreligious scientist. Let’s consider this matter.

  • Letter to the Editor

    With winter in the rear-view mirror, spring is upon us. This means more members of the Oregon State University community will take advantage of the nice weather and bike lanes, leaving their cars at home and commuting on bike.
    Commuting by bicycle is beneficial for many reasons.