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Issue date: 4/17/09 Section: Ed-Op
Dear Editor,
Regarding last week's issue, Joshua Kurtz' article, "Police use networking sites," discussed the idea of Drexel Police monitoring the Facebook pages of students. If this does happen, then who is stopping them from searching the Facebook pages without probable cause? If a profile page is open to the public and not set on private, nothing is keeping anyone from looking at personal information. So for instance, even without an investigation, the police department could search events, check statuses and look through groups to find "suspicious activities," particularly parties, where the law will surely be broken. Certainly the police could think of another reason for finding out about said behaviors once you are caught - not related to searching Facebook.
But then again, nothing is stopping the police from searching completely public Facebooks, even if they claim not to do so. In return, it is advised, especially if you are participating in law-breaking activities, to make your Facebook page private. Stay safe from the possible snooping of the police department.
Also, concerning Zohaib Ahmad's article on Geithner expanding his power to replace management of failing companies at his own discretion - this truly makes him worthy of the title, "Czar Geithner." If a company is failing due to its leaders, so be it. The workers of the company are responsible for taking action, not the government. And no business is "too big to fail," especially for a fair market, because if small businesses can go bankrupt and not get a bailout, big businesses should sink just the same. Remember readers, GM stands for "General Motors," not "Government Managed!"
Stacy Litz
Sophomore, Political Science
Drexel Student Liberty Front
Dear Editor,
Friends and family of the Drexel community,
The Drexel Islamic Society would like to extend their condolences to those that knew President Constantine Papadakis. Due to his persistence and innovative thinking, Drexel is known globally and appreciated by many establishments around the country. His hard work and determination for 13 years has allowed many to reach for stars and accomplish the impossible. Organizations such as the Drexel Islamic Society were able to gain recognition, develop as a society and thrive in the community all under the umbrella of Dr. Papadakis because he believed in his students and the goals that they had. His passing is definitely a great lost to the Drexel community. However, the pillars he built for the Drexel students will be remembered. Again, thank you Dr. Papadakis for your hard work throughout the years. You will be greatly missed. To the Papadakis family, our prayers go out to you in this melancholy time.
The Students of the Drexel Islamic Society
Regarding last week's issue, Joshua Kurtz' article, "Police use networking sites," discussed the idea of Drexel Police monitoring the Facebook pages of students. If this does happen, then who is stopping them from searching the Facebook pages without probable cause? If a profile page is open to the public and not set on private, nothing is keeping anyone from looking at personal information. So for instance, even without an investigation, the police department could search events, check statuses and look through groups to find "suspicious activities," particularly parties, where the law will surely be broken. Certainly the police could think of another reason for finding out about said behaviors once you are caught - not related to searching Facebook.
But then again, nothing is stopping the police from searching completely public Facebooks, even if they claim not to do so. In return, it is advised, especially if you are participating in law-breaking activities, to make your Facebook page private. Stay safe from the possible snooping of the police department.
Also, concerning Zohaib Ahmad's article on Geithner expanding his power to replace management of failing companies at his own discretion - this truly makes him worthy of the title, "Czar Geithner." If a company is failing due to its leaders, so be it. The workers of the company are responsible for taking action, not the government. And no business is "too big to fail," especially for a fair market, because if small businesses can go bankrupt and not get a bailout, big businesses should sink just the same. Remember readers, GM stands for "General Motors," not "Government Managed!"
Stacy Litz
Sophomore, Political Science
Drexel Student Liberty Front
Dear Editor,
Friends and family of the Drexel community,
The Drexel Islamic Society would like to extend their condolences to those that knew President Constantine Papadakis. Due to his persistence and innovative thinking, Drexel is known globally and appreciated by many establishments around the country. His hard work and determination for 13 years has allowed many to reach for stars and accomplish the impossible. Organizations such as the Drexel Islamic Society were able to gain recognition, develop as a society and thrive in the community all under the umbrella of Dr. Papadakis because he believed in his students and the goals that they had. His passing is definitely a great lost to the Drexel community. However, the pillars he built for the Drexel students will be remembered. Again, thank you Dr. Papadakis for your hard work throughout the years. You will be greatly missed. To the Papadakis family, our prayers go out to you in this melancholy time.
The Students of the Drexel Islamic Society
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