,.We_ he9 Wednesday February 19, 2003 ©2003 The Michigan Daily Ann Arbor, Michigan Vol. CXlll, No. 98 One-hundred-twelve years ofeditorialfreedom TODAY: Scatte red snow flurries in the morning witha a wsternj wid, and skies clearing by afternoon. 'hr:.38 LOW: 21 Tomorrow, 40/32 wwwmihigandailycom =m Illiall NoM Strumming for the crowd S' submits briefs to Supreme Court By Tomisiav Ladika Daily Staff Reporter University lawyers that argue the use of race as an admissions factor is essen- tial for creating a diverse student body, but it does not substitute for academic qualifications, in briefs filed with the U.S. Supreme Court yesterday. The University briefs were joined by about 60 amicus, or "friend of the court" briefs from 300 national organizations and corporations expected to be filed by today's deadline, which was delayed from yesterday due to weather concerns. University lawyers laid out their legal arguments in the University briefs for the two lawsuits, Grutter v. Bollinger and Gratz v. Bollinger, which challenge the use of race as a factor in the admissions policies of the Law School and College of Lit- erature, Science and the Arts, respectively. The court will hear oral arguments on the cases April 1. Both briefs state that using race as a plus factor is vital to the University's goal of achieving a diverse student body, and both also present empirical evidence arguing that diversity benefits all Uni- versity students. "The University cannot achieve meaningful diversity without consider- ing race or ethnicity as factors in admis- sions;"the Gratz brief said. But the briefs argue the University's admissions policies consider many fac- tors beside race and conform to the court's ruling in University of California Board of Regents v. Bakke, University General Counsel Marvin Krislov said. In the Bakke case, the Court banned racial quotas but allowed the use of race in conjunction with other *A1DMISS1 admissions ONTRIAL/ factors. "We take 'the Bakke into account and give some weight to race, but the pre- dominant weight is academic," Krislov said. "We do a decent job of balancing these factors." The LSA admissions policy grants 20 points out of a possible 150 for race, See BRIEFS, Page 3 Granholm bri'efargues colle es have discretion to shape po icies At Amer's in the Michigan Union, Ann Arbor resident Matt Calestino performs during yesterday's Open Mic Night, an event sponsored by the Michigan Union Program Board and Mentality. Study examines differing values resulting fro inmegap By Tomislav Ladika and Andrew McCormack Daily Staff Reporters The Michigan Constitution grants the University the right to determine its own admissions policies, Gov. Jennifer Granholm said in a brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court yesterday The filing deadline for amicus, or "friend of the court," briefs supporting the University in two lawsuits chal- lenging the admissions policies of its Law School and College of Literature, Science and Arts is today. Granhohm's brief argues that in previ- ous rulings, the court has deferred to educational institutions in determining their admissions policies. "The First Amendment pro- tects the University of Michigan's admissions deci- sion-malting process against undue judicial interference," the brief states. Granholm The Michigan Constitution places control of universities in the hand of autonomous elected boards and the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that these boards have jurisdiction over edu- cational policy, the brief states. "The Michigan Supreme Court forcefully reaffirmed the principle that By Michael Gurovitsch Daily Staff Reporter As the coalition-building effort for a potential war with Iraq gains momen- tum on both sides, each country's posi- tion undergoes scrutiny by the - international community. The World Values Survey, a study conducted by researchers around the world, investigated the values of peo- ple in 80 different countries that hold 85 percent of the world's population. The results indicate a correlation between societal values and the will- ingness to go to war. "Generally speaking, the lower- income countries are more willing to fight for their country - the United States is an exception," said political science Prof. Ronald Inglehart, presi- dent of the World Values Survey. "The United States has consistently been the one that is first or second high- est on national identity, national pride and willingness to fight for nation," said See SURVEY, Page 7 Michigan's constitution guarantees the University full autonomy over educa- tional matters," the brief said. In a written statement yesterday, Granholm argued if a federal court overrides the University's autonomy will encroach upon the academic free- dom granted by the First Amendment to universities, and the state's constitu- tional right to make policy decisions. "Michigan's universities are guar- anteed the right to govern them- selves by law," Granholm said in the statement. "The University's decision to achieve a diverse student body falls within the doctrines of academic freedom and institutional autonomy guaranteed See GRANHOLM, Page 3 Assembly supports admissions policies by Andrew Kaplan Daily Staff Reporter Bush: Iraq policy unaffected by protest WASHINGTON (AP) - Declaring that America's security should not be dictated by protesters, President Bush said yesterday he would not be swayed from compelling Iraqi President Saddam Hussein to disarm. "We will deal with him," Bush said as U.S. and British diplomats weighed another bid for U.N. backing. "War is my last choice," Bush said at the White House as echoes of anti-war protests circled the globe. "But the risk of doing nothing is even a worse option as far as I am concerned." Standing firmly against skeptical allies as well as the demonstrators, Bush said: I owe it to the American people to secure this country. I will do so." Administration officials in Washington and at the United Nations in New York were discussing the possible gains as well as the risk of a diplomatic defeat if the United States proposed a new resolution to the Security Council to endorse force as an option to disarm Iraq. One U.S. official said yesterday there was no decision on a text or even on whether to go ahead, though White House spokesman Ari Fleischer said, "I think it will be a sim- ple and rather straightforward resolution." Bush said a second resolution "would be useful," although "we don't need a second resolution. It's clear this guy could even care less about the first resolution. He's in total defiance." In Rome, U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan said Iraq had to "move very fast" to heed the call of the international community and cooperate with U.N. inspectors or face See IRAQ, Page 2 Dingell's dialogue discusses Bush's stance on Iraq By Elizabeth Anderson Daily Staff Reporter U.S. Rep. John Dingell (D- Dearborn) welcomed members of the University community and other constituents to an intimate dialogue yesterday at the Michigan League. Dingell invited audience members to "tell what you have as matters of concern," focusing most of the conversation on the impending war against Iraq. Dingell repeatedly said he does not support President Bush's plan to attack Iraq and compared Bush to a headstrong Texas cowboy. "I voted not to give him the authority to go to war," he said. "(Going to war without allies) is dangerous to us and to the system of collec- tive security." Dingell frequently, denounced Bush's plans because of his failure to focus on possible post-war repercus- sions and the possibility of going to war with North Korea. "I think we will have a fairly dam's army. We have a much more dangerous situation in Korea;' Dingell said. "Throw- ing away all our capital on Iraq is a stupid blunder. We're just about over-committed." In response to a question from Ann Arbor resident Den- nis Mullin, Dingell said he did not remember a government administration situation like this in the past. "I don't like to make a parti- san comment," he said, "but George Bush is an unsophisti- cated student of history if he's even a student of history at all. Consultation, cooperation and a friendly relationship with other people in the world is important." Sonia Chang, an audience member visiting from Boston, asked if anything could be done to prevent the war in Iraq. Dingell said Bush will most likely attack Iraq between March 15 and April 15. The conversation also focused on criticism of the Bush administration's politics. Cn ..t -. 'M I Durs , LISA OSHINSKY/Daily Rendez Vous Cafe, on South University Street, is one of the few restaurants on campus that allows patrons to smoke inside. State consi1ders ban on smOking in restaurants By Christopher Johnson Daily Staff Reporter Arguing that second-hand smoke presents a serious health risk, state Sen. Ray Basham (D-Taylor) submitted a bill to the Legislature last week, intending to ban smoking from Michi- gan restaurants. The bill would apply to all institutions serving food - except bowling alleys, private clubs and drinking establish- ments where food sales comprise less than 30 percent of rev- enues. Although the legislation is currently in committee, Basham expects to initiate action on the bill soon to send it to floor debate. As evidence for the need to ban restaurant smoking, Basham cited a 2001 study by the Michigan Department of Community Health that found second-hand smoke kills up to 1,900 non-smokers each year in Michigan. "I think (the elimination of smoking in restaurants) saves lives and it also protects those folks with asthma attacks who have to leave in the middle of a meal," Basham said. "The smoker's rights end when the smoke goes up the non- smoker's nose." Seventy percent of Michigan residents are non-smokers, Basham said, and he expects most residents of Michigan to sunnort the hill T rede that manv cities in Michiann snch After a wave of amicus briefs filed in support of the University's admis- sions system yesterday, the Michigan Student Assembly chose to "actively support the University's affirmative action policy" in admissions last night. In an almost six-hour-long meeting rifted by debate between constituent speakers and representatives, the assembly passed a resolution that for- malizes its support for race-conscious admissions policies. The resolution - which succeeded by a 24 to nine to three vote - also requires representa- tives to educate students about affirma- tive action. "The statistic that really got me is that if we got rid of affirmative action in this school, the chance that you could be in a small class (of 10 people or less) with three or more minorities is 0 percent, effectively" said Budget Priorities Com- mittee Chair Angela Galardi, who sup- ported the resolution. "To me, it's important to have different perspectives and diversity within a classroom." "Not all men are born equal unfortu- nately, and people have to get realistic here," said Community Service Com- mission Vice Chair Edgar Zapata. "I do believe diversity does bring education. I have never felt so passionate about something in my entire life." Before voting, MSA gave several student speakers five minutes each to argue their positions on University admissions policies. "If we are about maintaining a certain sense of quality in this country, at this University, this is the only way we have to do it," Black Student Union Speaker Aundrea Johnson said. "I haven't heard of anyone else coming up with a plan that can he imnlemented on contact" U.S. Rep. John Dingell addresses domestic politics and issues ........Annrf ..nrr h . :-:.f :. hn. M rnhid: n I -a ..a I I l