Council Ivotes to ,welcome Meese BY NOAH FINKEL The presence in Ann Arbor of embattled former Attorney General Edwin Meese at this weekend's Fed- eralist Society symposium has led to some controversy on campus, but Monday night the Ann Arbor City Council passed a resolution welcoming the Federalists to Ann Arbor. The purpose of the resolution is "so I can go to the convention, go to the cocktail hour, and present them a plaque that says 'Hi, welcome to Ann Arbor,"' explained coun- cilmember Tom Richardson (R-Fifth Ward), who sponsored the resolu- tion. The Federalist Society, an organization of conservative and lib- ertarian legal scholars, is holding its Eighth Annual National Symposium on March 10 and 11 at the Law School. Richardson,'a member of the Federalist Society, said he is "sure there will be all kinds of demonstra- tions" because of Meese's appear- ance. Councilmember Jeff Epton (D- Third Ward) went along with the resolution, saying, "I don't mind anyone coming to Ann Arbor as long as they don't break the law." Epton said he was referring to Meese and U.S. Appeals Court Judge and one-time nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court Douglas Gins- burg, but added he doesn't really "mind a guy who does a little dope." Epton jokingly tried to amend the resolution: "I propose we keep an eye on Ed Meese." Councilmember Larry Hunter (D- First Ward) said he would not vote against the welcoming but said Meese "is not welcome anywhere' around me." Richardson said the concern about Meese's visit to Ann Arbor was echoed by a law student who said, "Oh no, I just replaced all the win- dows because of the last time Meese came here." Meese last visited the campus in' Feb. 1987, where he was met by 300 demonstrators, many of them hurling snowballs at him.+ 'I: The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, March 8, 1989 - Page 3 MSA announces executive candidates LINDSAY MORRIS/Daily Interview LSA student Ducky Warmouth is interviewed by LSA senior Julie Fingersh of B-Side News Magazine, who was asking how students feel about the parking ticket system in Ann Arbor. Zogby says debate needed to resolve Middle East conflict BY ALEX GORDON It seems just yesterday when George Bush was telling Americans to read his lips, and Michael Dukakis was reminding voters that he was the son of Greek immigrants. Now,just as the dust has settled from one presiden- tial election, it's time to kick off an- other one. The new president and vice presi- dent of the Michigan Student Assem- bly will be elected by students on March 21 and 22. This year's race features four candidates for the presi- dent: Rob Bell, Zachary Kittrie, Julie Murray, and Aaron Williams. All four candidates currently serve on the as- sembly. LSA rep. Bell, who is currently the Communications Committee Chair, is running under theparty Student's Choice. In addi- tiontoBell,andhis k vice presidential candidate James , McBain, Student's Choice is listing 17 other candidates Kittrie for the 24 vacant MSA representa- tive posts. Calling for MSA to take "a change of direc- tion," Bell said his party believes the assembly "needs to place more_ emphasis on cam- Murray pus issues." He cited the debate on a mandatory class on racism, and sky- rocketing tuition as issues in which MSA has not gotten involved. External Relations Chair Kittrie, an LSA rep., and vice presidential candidate Fredericka Bashir, are run- ning under the United Students party. Kittrie stressed that the 18 students running on the ticket are "experienced in campus activities." The party is committed to building MSA, improving safety, and holding down tuition. Kittrie said his party will be able to "see the big picture on issues... We'll get the job done." Murray's Student Power party is aiming to "get more women and minorities on MS A." Murray said that the ticket contains two-thirds women and one-third minorities. Ahmar Iqbal, an LSA rep., is the vice presidential candidate. Murray stressed that her party's members are the most experienced. Student Power will work for students' rights and to represent students better, Murray said. "We will bring MSA back to a point of respect so we can really work on those issues," she > said. Engineering rep. Williams is running under the Bell Conservative Coalition party. Williams said that the party's candi- dates are "almost totally fresh people" because we"don'twantto propagate a sys- tem that doesn't work anymore." Williams Rose Karadsheh is Williams' running mate. Williams said that although the party is called "Conservative Coali- tion," it is in fact "moderate, or fis- cally conservative." Williams said they will work for minorities and women, an MSA scholarship fund to battle tuition, and increased safety. BY LAURA COHN Both Palestinians and Israelis should follow a policy of "responsibility and tolerance" in solving the Middle East crisis, said James Zogby, executive director of the Arab-American Institute. Zogby addressed a crowd of 150 last night in Hutchins Hall in an ad- dress on free speech and anti- Semitism. Zogby said his visit to the University was not motivated by local tensions, but rather by national concern. "If I thought the political tension here (at the University) and series of events were isolated incidents, I wouldn't be here," Zogby said. "The intensity of the situation itself brought me here." Zogby believes tension between American Arabs and American Jews will become more intense with time. To help dissolve tensions, Zogby called for more accurate coverage by the media that will squelch the anti- Arab racism and anti-Semitism evi- dent today. He also commented on the anti-Semitic charges against the Michigan Daily. "As far as I can see, on the whole, there's been a free exchange of views here at Michigan in the 'It's difficult for Jews to look at Israel and have self-definition threat- ened.' -James Zogby student paper. The editorials fol- lowed by responses have been in- tense, but the open discussion is of great importance," said Zogby. And open talks are the only way to satisfy both sides of the conflict, Zogby said, adding that both sides share equal responsibility. But the U.S. is not carrying out any meaningful dialogue, he said. "Our Congressmen are afraid to attack the issue. There is no debate. There must be free expression. It will give way to painful expression, but in the end a peaceful solution will be reached," Zogby said. Zogby also said that while the rest of the world debates Middle East policy, there has been a "deadly si- lence" in the U.S. about an intelli- gent Middle East policy. "We cannot do what Khomenini suggests. We cannot kill every time we are offended," said Zogby. Because the U.S. has invested more money in the Middle East than anywhere else in the world, the crisis is a critical international issue, he said. Zogby added that many American Jews feel defensive about the Israeli government's policies toward Pales- tinians in Gaza and the West Bank, said Zogby. "It's difficult for Jews to look at Israel and have self-definition threat- ened," he said. "They had a dream of a state, and the Palestinians were an obstacle to the fulfillment of the dream, and, to them, it then became a nightmare." Art Continued from Page 1 like weather more than art." The artist said that frequently white people masquerade as Amer- ica's- native artists, creating self- serving images. Regretfully, when true Native American Art is finally accepted, the style ends up fulfilling the comfortable fantasy held by the non-Indian, said Heap of Birds. He emphasized that people must begin to understand that the domi- nant white culture is not in a posi- tion to teach the essence of the Na- tive American outlook, but can only learn. THE LIST What's happening in Ann Arbor today Speakers "Communism: Terminal Crisis" - Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski, Na- tional Security Advisor to Presi- dent Carter, Rackham Aud., 8 pm. 1989 Copernicus Lecture. "Cross Cultural Relationships: Risks and Rewards" - Brown Bag Lunch Discussion, International Center, 12 noon-1 pm. "Improvement of Calcium Trans- port in Sarcoplasmic Reticulum by Excercise Training of Senescent Rats", March 15 - Charlotte Tate, Ph.D., Baylor College of Medecine, 1033 Dental School, Sm. Aud. Kellogg Bldg., 12:10-1 pm. "Language Translation Reality: Hypotheses and Cases" - Roger Shattuck, Boston University, Founders Rm., Alumni Center, 4 pm. Reception following at 1512 Rackham. "Nonparametric Functional Esti- mation" - Dr. Mark Low, 451 Mason Hall, 4 pm. Coffee served 3:30 pm, 1443 Mason Hall. "Current Investigations of Bubble Nucleation in Heterogenous Boil- ing: The Subcooling Effect" - Prof. R.L. Judd, McMaster University, 2315 G.G. Brown, 4 pm. Coffee: 2269 G.G. Brown, 3:30 pm. "Recent Advances in Palladium- Catalyzed Intramolecular Carbon- Carbon Bond Formation" - T. Houston, 1300 Chem., 4 pm. "Rethinking Organizational Innovation; The Diffusion of Mag- netic Resonance Imaging Technology in the USA" - John R. Kimberly, Ph.D., Koessler Rm., Michigan League, 3-5 pm. Meetings WAND - 2209 Michigan Union, 7 pm. Ann Arbor Coalition Against Rape - Community Access, 2nd floor, 7-8:30 pm. Organizing Meetings UMASC - 2439 Mason Hall, 5 pm. St. Malo, France: Information Meeting - 4309 MLB, 4 pm. Florence, Italy: Summer Program Information Meeting - 4314 MLB, 4 pm. U of M Fencing Club - Sports Coliseum, 6-8 pm. U of M Shorin-Ryu Karate - 2275 CCRB, 8:15-9:15 pm. Beginners welcome. U of M Taekwondo Club - 2275 CCRB, 6:30-8:15 pm. Mass Meeting for Women Volun- teers at 24 Hour Sexual Assault Phone Line - Anderson Rm. D, Michigan Union, 5 pm. Mitzvah Project - 1429 Hill Street, Hillel, 6:30 pm. Furthermore Hunger Information Table - The MUG, 9 am-6 pm. Bucket Drive for the Hungry of Ann Arbor - The Diag, 9 am-3 pm. Movie Nights - Ironweed and Cry Freedom, at E. Quad, S. Quad and Markley, 8 pm. University Lutheran Chapel - Mid-Week Lent Worship, 9 pm. English Peer Counseling - 4000A Michigan Union, 7-9 pm. Help with papers and other English re- lated questions. "Nowhere Else to Go" - Docu- mentary presented by Bill Gal- lagher and Producer Steve Palack- dharry, 1528 C.C. Little, 7-8:30 pm. No admission charge. Northwalk - Sun-Thur, 9 pm-1 am. Call 763-WALK or stop by 3224 Bursley. Safewalk - Sun-Thur, 8 pm-1:30 am; Fri-Sat, 8-11:30 pm. Call 936- 1000 or stop by 102 UGLi. Pre-Interviews - American Cy- namid, 1303 EECS, 6-8 pm. Peer Writing Tutors - 611 Church St. Computing Center, 7- 11 __ CT)---A MSA Continued from Page 1 sites or hours. Phillips contended that the polling sites were determined by looking at the number of people Verses Continued from Page 1 issue," said Associate Psychology Prof. Raphael Ezekiel. "The first amendment is more important than anything or anybody else." ' j PASS IT AROUND! who voted in the fall at each loca- tion, the number of seats up for election at each school, and the number of students enrolled at that school. He said this system would maximize the potential of the as- sembly's resources. Many assembly members, how- ever, countered that this formula discriminated against North Campus students and was not mathematically sound. Phillips expressed concerns about election violations which he con- tends the Engineering Council made in the fall election. The Council had volunteered to staff the extra polling sites on North Campus. Engineering rep. John Coleman denied any violations by the council. Housing Continued from Page 1 Richardson, the co-chair of the council's housing policy task force, said he thought a face-to-face discus- sion of the problems would be more productive, but no representatives from HAC had approached him. "I wish they could sit down with me and see what can be done," he said. Earl Uomoto, another HAC member who has helped to organize the rallies, said that the group hasn't reached more people because it has recieved minimal media attention. Describing the future of the group's struggle, Uomoto said, "It's going to take a lot of pressure from a lot of different groups to affect the city council. It's going to be a long haul." Health & Fitnesst I