4 Page 2 -The Michigan Daily-Monday, February 8, 1988 Campus groups to debate code By RYAN TUTAK - The Michigan Student Assembly plans to iterate its opposition to Interim University President Robben Fleming's proposed code in an open forum being held tonight to receive the University community's comments on the pro- posal. In addition, members of MSA's Student Rights Committee will present an alternative procedure to address harassment incidents on campus. ,A six-member panel of two University ad- ministrators, faculty, and students will discuss Fleming's proposal during the first half of the forum, and the alternative proposal - which has not been reviewed by MSA - will be dis- cussed during the second half.- The only panel participants named at press time were MSA's Student Rights Committee Chair Michael Phillips, Vice Chair Robert Bell, and Philosophy Prof. and Chair of the University's Civil Liberties Board Peter Rail- ton. Phillips said MSA organized the forum be- cause the assembly has been criticized for merely attacking University policy without of- fering alternatives. "Everyone says the University always initi- ates everything, and MSA always says 'No! No! No!' and never proposes anything," said Phillips, an LSA junior. "This time we're go- ing on the offensive... we're initiating every- thing." Although the University has debated a code inconclusively for more than four years the group hopes the forum will be more effective, Bell said. "It's the first public and rational sit- down meeting... to discuss and debate problems on campus and how they can be solved. "The University Council was dealing with a philosophical code, now there are some serious harassment problems to be dealt with here," Bell said. The forum, sporcored by MSA, the Univer- sity's Civil Liberties Board, the Affirmative Action Office, and the Student Services office, begins at 8 p.m. in the Pendelton Room in the Michigan Union. (Contnuedfrom Page 1Y University Council, a nine-member council moved too slowly. isn't some off-the-wall, left wing committee of faculty, staff, and M l elproposal. The administration would students. It also must be ratified by i thebst hod t co t cit M S ldo themselves a justice by adopting MSA and the faculty's Senate best method to combat racist this 10-point plan." Advisory Committee on University getsvput. I hope (MSA proposal" to SS Fleming, in his draft, proposed Affairs. gets put before University Council, using bylaw 2.01 to impose Dissent among council members, said council co-chair Dave Newblatt- sanctions such as probation or however, forced the code debate to Regent Paul Brown (D-Petoskey), nroposal suspension, on students who drag on - until Fleming proposed however, said MSA's proposal may p] O discriminate against others. In doing his draft last month. Many have be unproductive. "Anybody can " so, he bypasses bylaw 7.02, which praised Fleming's document as the always take legal action in the W eir e says states that any change in behavior "first step" in combatting racist courts," Brown said. "You don't need rules must pass through the behavior on campus, because the MSA to tell you that." ....s.............Ir.g.cgc..s... Bush, Simonchapse Iowa frontrunimrs (Continued from Page 1) running close second to U.S. Rep. primaries is not misplaced. Richard Gephardt (D-Mo.) in a poll H e said, "It makes senseto begin conducted by the Des Moines in Iowa, I will be a much better Register, stressed the closeness of the President because I began here." He race, and claimed to have momentum said he felt this was perhaps the only going into the home stretch. opportunity for potential Presidents Speaking at a large rally, he to come in close contact with the reinforced the importance of each and American people, learning "what it every vote. means to create a partnership between This was a popular theme among the government and the people." all the candidates, including Vice Republican candidate Pat President George Bush, who spent Robertson, appearing at a Baptist much of the weekend meeting with church, spoke about a different type supporters in homes throughout the of partnership - that of politics and state. "If you go to these caucusses, religion. "Our problems are not you can shape who the next President political, they are moral," the former is going to be, you can have a television evangelist said. "We must disproportionate influence," he said. restore the moral foundations which Many of the candidates seemed made America great." relieved that the Iowa campaign was' Hart, who appeared noticeably winding down. Democratic candidate fatigued, tried to rally his dwindling Mssachussetts Governor Michael number of supporters by proclaiming Dukakis, who began his campaign in a hoarse voice, "Let the people here 10 months ago, said the decide." importance attached to the Iowa Republican candidate U.S. Rep. Jack Kemp (R-N.Y.), in an effort to take conservative voters from Robertson, made numerous appearances at churches throughout the state. Republican candidate former Delaware Governor Pete du Pont rubbed shoulders with his supporters during a miniature golf tournament in Des Moines. The Republican candidate joked, "If you allow the press to play on equal terms, you always lose." Front-running candidates, Sen. Robert Dole (R-Kansas) and Gephardt, did not appear in Des Moines during the weekend. Gephardt, whose six percent cushion over Simon is tenuous, concentrated on rural areas. Dole, who holds a comfortable 14 percent margin over Bush, has almost ceased campaigning. But the two Republican leaders remain antagonistic. Daily Staffer Jen Kohn contributed to this story Jackson reaches out to diverse groups BUSINESS pathways to the future NEUROSCIENCE graduate study at IOWA Stipends of up to $13,500 plus tuition provided for study leading to the Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Write or call (319) 335-7830. Neuroscience Program The University of Iowa 5-572 Bowen Science Bldg. Iowa City, IA 52242 -1:IMMF t 4 4M 6 Q) 7 3-L0 8844ji#Q) ;3hR t , 4011 -I I iX (i1 &- tU. S. A . Z To , RECRUIT U.S.A., INC. (800) 325-9759 CITICORP PLAZA, 725 S. FIGUEROA ST., SUITE 3100 LOS ANGELES, CA 90017 . PHONE: (213) 955-4900 (Continued from Page i) "Please be patient, God isn't finished with me yet." As politicians are not a patient breed, many hoped Jackson. had had his fill of the election process. Jackson, however, wasn't the only crisis the Democratic party faced in 1984. Former Vice President Walter Mondale gained the nomination by riding tremendous support from special interest groups throughout the nation. While groups such as organized labor, the National Or- ganization of Women, and various pro-choice coalitions gave Mondale the nomination, they also doomed. him to lose the national election - many voters felt Mondale owed too much to these organizations to govern for the population at large. Now in the '88 campaign, while most of the Democratic field is carefully distancing themselves from special interest groups, Jackson is embracing them. OVER THE past four years, Jackson has refined his message and carried it to disenfranchised groups which haven't found satisfaction with the other candidates. He has inspired labor groups by fighting to maintain manufacturing jobs and impressed farmers by fighting to halt farm foreclosures. He has also impressed some by venturing into territories where politicians usually fear to tread. One supporter here said she is working for Jackson because, "He is the first person out in public to have the balls to say the word 'gay'." Moreover, while reaching out to homosexuals, Socialists, and the disabled, Jackson has become a respected party member. He has tried to make amends to the Jewish community by placing Jews in high positions in his organization and taking a moderate stand on the Is- raeli/Palestinian conflict. By keeping interest groups involved in the Democratic Party, Jackson has served the entire party. By giving special interest groups their support, the Democrats gain votes, and the nominee gains support without directly aligning himself with any special interest. BUT NOT everything is rosy with the Jackson campaign. Jackson's open arm policy has driven many who would be inclined to vote for a reverend to former television evangelist Pat Robertson. Eva Young, a Black Baptist who supports Robertson, said in an interview here she couldn't vote for Jackson after he spoke out at the October Gay March on Washington D.C. She said, "A sin's a sin; Jackson's trying to straddle the fence between Christianity and politics." Also, while Jackson's support now includes many whites, many middle-class Blacks are choosing among the other candidates. Henry Thomas, a Black supporter, of Democratic candidate Michael Dukakis, said, "We're at that stage as a Black community where we're more sophisticated. A monolithic approach is no longer best. If Jesse doesn't make it, we need someone we can trust. Dukakis is in the best position to win." DETROIT Mayor Coleman Young has taken a similar stance. His press secretary said last month, "The mayor likes Jesse, but he would feel uncomfortable supporting him unless he got the feeling Jesse could win." Even Jackson supporters don't give the candidate much chance of winning, but his charisma and energy have kept the primaries interesting. More importantly, he has found a place for himself in the party without giving up his ideals. He occupies a paradox - a candidate who can't win but has influence throughout the nation among a growing base of supporters. Four years ago, Jackson was an outsider the other candidates feared, IN BRIEF Compiled from Associated Press reports Dukakis, Bush expect losses CONCORD, N.H. - The campaigns of Democrat Michael Dukakis and Republican George Bush are concerned that their front-running status in New Hampshire could be affected by expected losses in the Iowa caucuses today. With only eight days separating the Iowa precinct caucuses and the first-in-the-nation.presidential primary on Feb. 16, the New Hampshire front-runners have the most to lose. Neither Bush nor Dukakis is heading the pack in Iowa. Senate GOP Leader Bob Dole of Kansas leads Bush in the Iowa polls, while Dukakis of Massachusetts is locked in a tight Democratic race in the Iowa samplings with Rep. Richard Gephardt of Missouri and Sen. Paul Simon of Illinois. Violence leads to 'collapse' of Arab-Israeli coexistence JERUSALEM - Israeli troops shot and killed three Palestinians yesterday and hospital officials said at least 25 others were wounded. Jerusalem Mayor Teddy Kollek declared that "coexistence between Jews and Arabs has collapsed." Widespread demonstrations rocked the occupied territories of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip in one of the worst days of bloodshed since the protests began Dec. 8. Jerusalem also suffered as Arab activists cut a water main, leaving several neighborhoods dry. Two other Arabs - a 15-year-old boy hit in the head by a soldier Saturday and a 10-year-old boy struck by a bullet last week - died of injuries suffered earlier and dozens more were hospitalized after they were beaten and teargassed by Israeli troops. Survey says workers fear AIDS ATLANTA - In spite of medical assurances, a significant number of workers are afraid of catching AIDS from sharing job equipment, restrooms and caferterias with victims of the deadly disease, according to a new survey. That suggests worries about AIDS could conflict with legal decisions that protect victims' rights to keep working, said David Herold, director of the Center for Work Performance at the Georgia Institute of Technology. "If a company can expect 35 or 40 percent of its work force to be afraid of using the cafeteria or to refuse to share equipment, that has serious implications," Herold said. The survey found that 66 percent of those who responded said they would be "concerned" about using the same restroom on the job as a person who had acquired immune deficiency syndrome. Fed may lower interest rates WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve is poised to boost the faltering U.S. economy by pushing down interest rates. The moves are certain to be welcomed by home buyers and. Republican presidential hopefuls. Many economists believe the central bank has already set in motion further easing moves because of the widespread belief the economy is about to slide into a period of very weak growth. Top Fed policy-makers who sit on the Federal Open Market Committee will meet behind closed doors tomorrow and Wednesday to assess current economic conditions and set monetary policy for the year. Many analysts believe the Fed., which is dominated by President Reagan's appointees, will put aside any possible inflation fears and err on the side of keeping the recovery alive. EXTRAS 'Juliusburger' gourmet. asks mall, 'what's the beef?' HUTCHINSON, Kan. - A controversy over the definition of a hamburger has a restaurant owner sizzling and an Indiana firm fanning the flames. Now it's up to the courts to decide whose beef is legitimate. Gary Hutchison, operator of the Orange Julius concession at the Hutchinson Mall, says the mall's parent firm, Melvin Simon Associates, agreed in writing to let him sell gourmet hamburgers known as "Juliusburgers." But after the initial letter of agreement, a second letter arrived at Orange Julius' corporate offices in Santa Monica, Calif. The letter said Hutchison was in default of his lease. Hutchison was allowed to sell only "Orange Julius brand drinks, hot dogs, sandwiches and other items normally sold in the Orange Julius snack bar operation," the letter said. "Please be advised that 'sandwiches,' does not include the sale of 'hamburgers,"' it said. Hutchison disagrees, "How can a hamburger be anything other than a sandwich?," he said recently. If you see news happen, call 76-DAILY. 0IjC Mir 114gap U at Ij Vol. XCVIII- No.89 The Michigan Daily (ISSN 0745-967) is published Monday through Friday during the fall and winter terms by students at the University of Michigan. Subscription rates: January through April - $15 in Ann Arbor, $22 outside the city. 1988 spring, summer, and fall term rates not yet available. The Michigan Daily is a member of The Associated Press and the National Student News Service. 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