Cloning would end sense of individuality

I am an identical twin, the closest thing to a human clone (yet far from it in some aspects). Growing up as a twin was difficult. I remember being on roll calls for field trips in elementary school and always being called as "The Bugiski's," not "Kari" and "Jennifer."

To some of you this seems like no big deal, but as little things like this built up over the years, I felt like I wasn't my own person. I still, to this day, struggle with comparing myself to her and finding my uniqueness.

I could not even fathom how much more difficult it would be for a person who is cloned -- being the exact replica of someone else -- to find the special and individual qualities of him or herself.

Kari Bugiski
senior-public relations

Others should join fight against Act 199

It's an embarrassment that the state Legislature has passed Act 199, a law that prohibits bars from advertising drink prices in college newspapers. It's not only a blatant First Amendment violation, but it's a law that unfairly targets college newspapers.

Any attempt to censor speech sets a dangerous precedent; today it's drink prices, tomorrow it could be radical political ideas.

I challenge the College of Communications faculty and the University administration to stand up for Pennsylvania college newspapers' rights to publish alcohol prices in advertisements. Those two bodies should use their contacts and resources to pressure the state Legislature to repeal Act 199.

For now, students who are 21 or older should support the Collegian's stance and the First Amendment by making sure they let bar owners know they read about drink specials in the Collegian.

Jason Alt
1996-97 Daily Collegian editor in chief