Mike Heral
Top Story
Time Warner strikes out Padres in cable negotiations
Let’s play word association. Name the first five things that come to mind that symbolize San Diego. Mine are the beach, zoo, SeaWorld, San Diego State and even the Chargers. It’s a safe bet the Padres would appear on few lists. They are poised to drop further, now that the 22 percent of San Diego [...]
Legalize prostitution to protect youth from killers & STDs
T he idea behind legalized abortion is a woman’s right to choose. Alternatively, she can receive living expenses while placing her unborn baby up for adoption. So, why is it illegal for her to profit from the act of sex itself? Let’s end the double standard and legalize prostitution. The face of prostitution is changing. [...]
Take government out of marriage to ensure equality
The Washington Post’s Nov. 22 issue includes an article about Chief Warrant Officer Charlie Morgan of the New Hampshire Army National Guard. Morgan has terminal cancer. Unfortunately, Morgan’s wife, Karen, will be denied survivor benefits almost every spouse is entitled to when their military spouse dies.
Mandatory service would benefit all Americans
I went to basic training twice. Everyone should attend at least once.
Genome sequencing creates ethical dilemas
In simpler times, parents faced one neonatal choice: whether or not to know the baby’s sex. Since then, science advanced and now whole genome sequencing allows expecting parents to look into their unborn child’s DNA.
Right to rent and resell threatened
The first-sale doctrine makes yard sales, swap meets and websites such as Craigslist possible.
Parents responsible for declining SAT scores
SAT scores have dropped again. According to The College Board, a not-for-profit educational advocacy organization, revealed that only 43 percent of high school graduates class of 2012 were college ready.
GOP deserts war vets
A chill returns to San Diego’s morning air, hinting the warmer-than-usual summer is nearing an end. Unfortunately, the chill in the chambers of the 112th U.S. Congress is not as welcome.
Business ethics are the key to preventing future crises
Leaving my Philosophy 101 class, I overheard a classmate bemoan the philosophical nature of the class. Clearly he didn’t think it through before enrolling.
Pro/Con
Pharma cashes in with HPV shot
Shot is dose of sexual health
Dream Act is finance fantasy
More Pro/ConLetters
Supporting the skate ban
Elections have not received balanced coverage
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Anti-semitic slurs on campus
More LettersLeonardo Castaneda
Emerald brings troubleshooting to City Council
eSports brings together gamers of all levels
Macklemore is a thrifty seller with NBA “Wings” promo
More Leonardo Castaneda
© 2013 The Daily Aztec. Powered by WordPress.
Recent Comments