Opinion Page 6 Saturday, July 18, 1981 The Michigan Daily l i The Michigan Daily Vol. XCI, No. 43-S Ninety Years of Editorial Freedom Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan Roll up your sleeves leaders LIKE THE COMMUNIST Party Congress now taking place in Poland, next week's Ottawa summit-involving the world's seven leading industrialized nations-must be short on form, and long on substance. As in Poland, flag waving and champagne toasts can make good headlines, but the West also faces crucial problems that must be thoroughly addressed. Beset by domestic preoccupations of their own, the leaders coming to Ottawa, most of whom will be experiencing their first go of top- level summitry, will be closely scrutinized by their respective citizens. The assortment of critical issues faced independently and collec- tively by these leaders makes the expectations for the upcoming conference remarkably high. If the summit were to cover just economic issues, it could easily last until Labor Day. The wrangling over intensifying trade and currency restrictions will probably fill much of the leaders' precious time, and it is im- perative that they regain the momentum that made the Tokyo Round (1973-1979) a priceless economic forum. Yet military matters cannot simply be ignored. More than this country's high interest rates, its battered relationship with the Soviet Union will need to be reviewed in meticulous detail. Our West European and other NATO allies, having watched Haig and company bait the Reds on a daily basis, are understandably concerned for their own security. Although the alliance officially supports the American calls for "rearmament," members have questioned the emotional rhetoric of our leaders, and especially their dubious cries of a Communist conspiracy in Latin America. In fact, many leaders have questioned the very existence of a cohesive Reagan administration foreign policy, beyond anti-Soviet tough talk. If the summit were to confine itself to military issues, the leaders could easily con- tinue substantive talks into the Christmas season. Indeed;there is an immense agenda waiting at the Chateau Montebello, and all the representatives had best avoid the fan- fare-which can be quite alluring at such photogenic affairs. For President Reagan, the primary goal of this conference should be to establish that the United States is sincerely responsive to the needs of its allies. If this impression is not conveyed, overall progress will be impossible, and they might as well pass out the flags and champagne. The Bachelorhood B.A. The University would like to announce the establishment of a new college, which ad- ministration leaders promise will revitalize our recession-plagued campus. The School of Bachelorhood-to be in operation by 1983, according to University President Harold Shapiro-will offer students a "tangible introduction to the challenges of being a grown-up." For Bachelors of Bachelorhood, the president warned, the going will be tough, the curriculum rigorous. "The attrition rate is outrageous in most traditional schools of bachelorhood," Shapiro said, "Some students graduate with little trouble, while many others drop out-either succumbing to marriage, or locating in dormitories and boar- ding houses." "WE FIGURED that since we eliminated geography, we needed something new to maintain our motto of '17 Schools and Colleges to Serve You,' " said Billy Frye, the University's vice-president for academic affairs. "The establishment of our bachelorhood school, which should be smaller, but better than the obsolete geography college, is consistent with our institution's tradition of constant change and adaptation." By Steve Hook Courses offered by the depar- tment tentatively will include "Grocery Shopping: For Economy's Sake," "An Over- view of Laundry Techniques," "Comparative Approaches to In- terior Decoration," and "Con- temporary Nightclub Behavior." (This final course, according to administration sources, will require the completion of an in- troductory psychology course before students can enroll.) While upper-level classes will be formally announced later-af- ter a School of Bachelorhood faculty has been selected-some offerings being discussed frequently include "The Chemistry of Car Wax," "Ad- vanced Bartending," and a cour- se popular on other campuses, "Warm Colors or Cool Colors, Stripes or Plaids: A Guide to Fashion." MARTY BISTRO, a Bachelor of Bachelorhood from Arizona State University, said his ex- perience was "beneficial, eye- opening, and incredibly nifty." He cited ASU's "outstanding faculty of bachelors and bachelorettes-'folks who can really throw together a cheese omelette." The program, one of the oldest in the country, now enrolls 78 percent of the ASU student population. Other successful American bachelorhood institutions include Tulane University (New Orleans), The University of Wisconsin (Madison), and Boston University (Beantown). - According to Frye, some cour- ses will be offered in a new building, to be called "The Modern Bachelorhood Building," (see illustration, below) while many others will be taught "in the field" (shopping centers, nightclubs, et. al.). The announcement, not sur- prisingly, has brought with it a barrage of inquiries from prominent bachelors in the United - States and abroad. University officials say they foresee no difficulties in finding a suitable faculty. "The assor- tment of top-notch bachelors around today is enormous," Frye asserted. And students? "No problems there, either," said Frye, "With the marriage rate plummeting and the divorce rate skyrocketing, there are more prospective students out there than there are programs to in- struct them." Steve Hook is the Daily's Opinion Page editor. I I I 4 I I Artist's rendering of Modern Bachelorhood Building LETTERS TO THE DAILY: Taiwan articles well done To the Daily: My compliments to the in- vestigative reporting in John Adam's series of articles on the "Taiwanese Mystery." The Daily has reported allegations that the Free China Student Association might in- clude members who are agents for the Taiwanese government. They are suspected of sup- pressing dissident behavior amongst the Taiwanese students in the United States. If such allegations are valid, only one or two members of the FCSA are secretly participating in such a scheme. One important issue, which is underemphasized by the Daily however, is the undoubted in- tegrity and innocence of the majority of the approximately 200 members of the Free China Student Association. Their three year record as an MSA- recognized student organization is one of dedication to an East- West understanding. The group provides an annual display of Chinese culture and heritage for the entire community. The allegations against the FCSA constitute a newsworthy event. The Daily is responsible to those Taiwanese students who fear governmental agents and who fear a similar fate as Car- negia Mellow University Assistant Professor Chen Wen- Chen. The Daily is also respon- sible however to the Free China Student Association students who may unjustly meet suspicion and prejudice because of the allegations against their group. Let's have a little compassion and let's not jump the gun. -Amy Hartmann vice-President Michigan Student Assembly I 0