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Vol. XV. No. III The University Community's Feature Paper October 12,1993
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By John Schneider body, makng their task of removing the bring added respect to the organization. that Leg presidents who do not attend the
referendum even more difficult Crystal The lneed to stress academics before next Presidents Forum will be in danger of
The referendum to require members of Plati stressed the fact the the referendum if involvement in student government was- having their buildings' budgets frozen.
the Polity Executive Council to maintain a passed would be discriminatory and summed up dramatically by David Sashua Provisions were being made to ensure that
2.5 or greater GPA wis changed to a 2.3 unconsitutional. The referendum particu- when he said, "..the point of order of this. all presidents would be informed of the
GPA. In support of the referendum, Jerry lary discriminated against non-traditional referendum is education, education, educa- scheduled meetings, A motion was passed
Canada remarked, "The issue is in here students such as those who comprise tion." The imporance of allowing students to place a fifty centproactive increase in
(Polity), let the students decide." Later he SAINTS. Furthermore, it violated the h
to choose for-themselves what require- the studen t ivity fee to fund the blood
also pondered whether the media had rights of students who had paid a student ments members of Polity should have was drive. The blood drive committee is hoping
blown this issue up, citing a lack of nega- activity fee to participate in Polity. This emphasized. As the votes were counted, to make the October 27th blood drive even
tive comments from students and the sup- opened the question of whether involve-- the referendum stood and has now been more successful than last year's. Similarly,
port of those he had talked to. After chang- ment in student government is a right or passed on by Polity to the competent stu- COCA also was placed on a referendum to
ing the referendum, the entire issue was privilage, and the extent to which grades dent body of Stony Brook to decide. If this .increase the fee another fifty cents. The
dragged through the mud, slapped around, were a measurement of leadership abilities. referendum is supported by studes it will funds will go to the acquisiton of new
and debated to a pulp-like consistency In response, supporters pointed out that hopefully eliminate any embarassments to equipment and to cover increased opera-
resembling mashed potatoes once again.. those participating in sports programs are Polity regarding the GPA's of Senators and tional costs. The organization hopes to
Those against the referendum were ques- required to maintain a 2.3 GPA. It was fur- increase the credibility of Polity among obtain newly-released films in the future,
tioned as to whether they were worried ther argued that as an academic institution, both the administration and the student. but lacks both the funding and equipment
about their own GPA's rather than repre- Polity should reflect this fact, and that a. body as intended. it would need to do so, and this goal is not
senting the best interests of the student self-regulating action such as this would In other news, Crystal Plati announced expected to be attained immediately.
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When Mikhail Gorbachev, the ground up; every day lost in A return to a command econo-
last of the Russian Soviet lead- doing so makes its situation my would have likewise spelled
ers to gain power through the worse, If Yeltsin is to get things disaster for Russia, on the
old system, fell; there was a ter- done, he is probably best served domestic front. Without any
rible apprehension in the West by the dissolution of his parlia- real, hard-currency demand, its
that the country would tumble ment. inefficient and obsolete state-
into chaos, and that the military Yeltsin is as close as the run enterprises would be impos-
might of the second-to-last Russians have to a charismatic sible to revive, and the country
superpower would be up for leader. It is not his policies that would plunge\ ever-deeper into
grabs. But we got lucky in the his countrymen support, other- economic hell Since most of
person of one Boris Yeltsin. wise they would have elected Yeltsin's opposition is composed
Under the banner of democracy, like-minded people as legisla- of former communists and
Yeltsin has presided over the tors. They do, however, like the nationalists, the inevitable
once-unthinkable breakup of stability that he represents. result would be a real relapse
the Soviet Union, .championed There is a large amount of fear into totalitarianism, not the
the cause of market reforms and and uncertainty among the seeminglypragmatic suspension
capitalism, and managed to Russian people about what eco- of the democratic process cur-
avert a civil war in the process. nomic reforms will mean to their rently in effect.
Until recently, that is. Little country and themselves. They On the other hand, it is possi-
more than a week ago, the air of have become well-educated in ble that Yeltsin is as corrupt as
vociferous, but peaceful, protest Marxist dialectic over the past any of them. He may be running
was shattered, perhaps forever, 80 years, and know what hap- the economy to benefit his
with the storming of the Russian pens to a member of a capitalis- friends (like a certain formei
Parliament. tic community who has no capi- U.S. president), or he may be
Has Yeltsin become a dictator? tal--he is exploited ruthlessly. attempting to consolidate his
Has Russia again entered a Russia has no capital. power without alienating the
phase of strong-armed govern- Had the parliamentarians held countries that provide him with
ment and abandoned all pre- the reins of the Russian mili- much-needed foreign aid, al
tense of democracy? If so, is that tary, and won the day from which time he will metamor
bad? These questions, unfortu- Yeltsin, a quite different picture phose into a reincarnation o0
nately, have multiple answers, would have emerged in the Stalin.
depending upon whom you ask, media than the one currently Notwithstanding these objec-
and the ramifications of this being circulated. Their support tions, we cannot afford to se t
development for the U.S. and was derived from tactics meant what happens in a desperat<
the rest of the world are beyond to turn their constituents' minds and unstable nation with tent
forecasting. away from the realities of their of thousands of nuclear war
Russia is a country in deep situation-i.e. that their country heads, simply in the name of
crisis; it needs managing and is beyond bankruptcy, and democracy. Especially hearten-
direction if it is ever to get its needs desperately to change fing is Yeltsin's unpopular
house in order and become a course. They appealed to nation- course, which seems to be
functioning member of the world alist sympathies, regional sepa- long-range in outlook and prin-
community. This was impossible ratism, and intolerance to swing cipled according to real-world
so long as Yeltsin and his parlia- voters their way. They compared economics, leaving little room The Press welcomes
ment were at loggerheads over the current state of the country for doubt that his real intention
nearly every issue. We complain to the greatness of Russia past, is the good of Russia. There your viewpoints and
in this country of the gridlock and called Yeltsin a traitor for are many problems in Russia,
that paralyzes our government giving autonomy to the• former problems that will keep its letters. They should be
due to executive conflict with Soviet republics. High on their economy stagnant for years to
the legislature, and rightly so, agenda is getting them back into come, and its less diligent and no longer than 590 and
but we already have laws and the fold. A victory for them adaptable citizens restive. But
governmental institutions in would have almost certainly the eventual outcome may well 250 words, respective-
place which will continue to run
the country during delays in the
meant untold conflict and insta- be an economically self-suffi-
bility which would have jeopar- cient nation, one that will not
ly. Handwritten sub-
construction and passage of new dized the development of need to pursue imperialist missions will be used
programs. Russia must rebuild Eastern Europe, and brought goals in the interest of either
its infrastructure from the the Cold War back in full force. economic ordomestic stability. for compost.
Letters ·
Our President and the Undergraduates University address. He looked back at the university in 1980 ence. We now spend 84 million dollars a year in research.
and how far it has come under his reign. He recognized the Nobody can deny that we lead the SUNY system and Long
To thetEditor:
R vast improvements in research and the significance the hos- Island in research efforts.
pital has upon the university. He expressed grave concern The undergraduate experience is lacking in several
President Marburger spent 13 years as our President and
for the "undergraduate experience." Marburger said it best aspects. First, we have big classes and if they are small, then
accomplished many estordinary feats. Yet, many would say
with "We must teach science more......Research is important, they're closed out. Second, we have no school spirit of any
the undergraduate status has riot risen with the rest of the
but our primary function is teaching." sort and this is no college town. Third, the residential halls
university.
. Throughout the 80's the University Hospital has grown are decrepit and uncomfortable, however there is a new
Since 1980, this university has grown and matured in leaps
from nothing to the largest hospital in Suffolk County and effort in progress to correct this.
and bounds. When we examine the structure of the universi- We can all hope that the State University at Stony Brook
the most specialized hospital on Long Island. It is cheapest
ty, there are 3 areas that represent all of the "Brook." They
Medical School in the nation, making it one of the hardest to will continue to mature. Much has been accomplished and
are the Graduate level research programs, the University
be accepted into. The Hospital produces some of the best must still be done to continue this process. President
Hospital, and the undergraduate body. Each of these need
medical research on the East coast. Marburger did well with two strengths but waited to long for
much attention, but only 2 received the attention they
The graduate level research programs are the focus of all the undergraduate experience. I ask that our new president
deserved. The undergraduate experience has developed into
the departments. The majority of professors are here to do confront this problem head on and bring the "Brook" to a
a weak link for the university.
their basic research and publish. This university is known new level.
Marburger expressed this idea in his final State of the --Lee Gundel
for its good and solid research in all areas, especially sci-
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Part two of a two part series. The 1963 March on Washington's program had con- The major controversy to erupt at the March was
tained only thirteen speakers. By contrast, thirty years the refusal by March organizers to permit black
By Manning Marable later, over sixty people were scheduled to take the nationalist Louis Farrakhan to speak. Back on
podium. The spectrum of speakers crossed racial, eth- August 13, Rabbi David Saperstein of the Religious
The sun towering above the crowd in Washington, nic, gender and ideological boundaries: actresses ActiorYCenter of Reform Judaism issued a "confi-
D.C. late last month was brutal. By noon, the tempera- Eartha Kitt and Halle Berry; John Sweeney, President dential and personal" fax to the top leaders of the
ture reached into the nineties, and a dull haze obscured of the Service Employees International Union; Marian mobilization-King, Fauntroy, Jackson, Chavis, and
the long view from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial Wright Edleman, President, Children's Defense Fund; others. Saperstein observed that hundreds of Jewish
back toward the towering Washington Monument. Phil Wilson, Director of Public Policy of the National organizations and synagogues throughout the north-
Tens of thousands of marchers clustered in hundreds of Gay and Lesbian Task Force; William Gray, President eastern states were going to be contacted to partici-
different groups, carrying posters, colorful banners, of the United Negro College Fund; Cardinal James pate in the March. Unfortunately, Saperstein com-
and signs of all kinds. Veterans from the previous Hickey, of the U.S. Catholic Conference on Justice; mented, two "major problems have arisen" which
Marches on Washington in 1963 and 1983 embraced Jose Valez, President of the League of United Latin might culminate in .the withdrawal of "all of the
each other, and recalled the triumphs and tragedies of American Citizens; Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell Jewish groups." Saperstein had been informed that
their political past. of Colorado, A Native American; Norman Hill of the "a tentative decision was made yesterday to invite
Although there was spontaneous singing and chanti- A. Philip Randolph Institute; John Jacob, National Rev. Louis Farrakhan. I don't need to tell you," he
ng in unison, the noise from the crowd was muted by Urban League; Jose Serrano, the Chairman of the noted, "what a devastating blow this would be to the
the high humidity and overwhelming heat. The U.S. Congressional Hispanic Caucus; and Kwesi Mfume, solidarity of the coalition supporting the March."
Park Police estimated at 3:30 p.m. that the crowd num- Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus. Saperstein also opposed the decision "to extend invi-
bered some 75,000 people. NAACP leader Ben Chavis The major speakers included Coretta Scott King, tations to representatives of the Palestinian and
placed the size of the demonstration at 200,000. As I AFL-CIO leader Lane Kirkland, SCLC leader Joe Israeli peace delegations to speak." Although
stood at the foot of the podium, looking back upon the Lowery, and Chavis. The most dramatic presentation NAACP officials and other March leaders refused to
waves of people, I roughly judged the gathering at was delivered, not surprisingly, by Jesse Jackson. comment directly on the Saperstein memo, some
100,000, at least. But regardless of the specific num- Drawing parallels between 1963 and 1993, Jackson kind of discussion occurred between the principals
bers, the crowd was certainly one of the largest politi- observed that, in both periods, a "conservative over the potential controversy. A decision was
cal demonstrations led by African Americans in the Congress" and a "young president" had failed to reached not to permit Louis Farrakhan to speak.
twentieth century. People had come to bear witness to "deliver" on their promises to black people. Jackson Even activists who are critical of Farrakhan
memory, and to find the road back toward a new mili- demanded new federal initiatives for reform, includ- expressed surprise at this decision, especially consid-
tancy. ing full employment legislation, an end to police bru- ering that he been permitted to speak at the 1983
One sign of this occurred at the very beginning of the tality and racism within the criminal justice system, March on Washington. Despite this controversy, the
public addresses. As Eleanor Holmes Norton was speak- and the adoption of "a single-payer national health March accomplished its major objective-revitaliz-
ing, the security perimeter which separated the large care plan that makes health care a right for every- ing the spirit of activism in black America.
crowd from the speakers' tent and the media was one." He explicitly denounced Clinton's North
breached. Over one thousand marchers tumbled forward American Free Trade Agreement as a treaty "that will Dr. Manning Marable is Professor of History and
onto the small seating area near the platform, and at the drag our workers down, and drain our jobs South." PoliticalScience, and Directorof the African-American
base of the Lincoln Memorial steps. Symbolically, at Jackson urged activists to go forward "to build new Studies Institute, at Columbia University, New York
least, the vast distance between the "leaders" and "fol- structures for freedom, new vehicles for hope in our City. "Along the Color Line" is featured in over 250
lowers" was at one accidental stroke eliminated. quest to redeem the soul of America." publicationsand on 75 radio stations internationally.
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By John Schneider years. Beyond the problems involved in getting we are in a time of diminishing hopes, we dream of
Congress itself to restructure government, strong oppo- how to reclaim our past. Luckily this time, progress
While Health Care and the past budget have garnered sition can be expected from federal labor unions. won't have as much of an environmental impact.
much attention from the press, little has been said of the Despite being asked for their input, it is surmised that Deming abhors competition from within companies,
Administration's plans to reorganize government. they are wary of giving support to any large-scale advocating strong links between companies and their
Along with Health care reform, reorganization, if put changes. suppliers. Yet his theories are aimed at producing com-
into effect, will create a legacy of changes in how the While creating a more efficient government is not a petitiveness. The monopoly is seen as an efficient form
government works. Al Gore has been put in charge of new idea, what is interesting about the new push for which, properly used, can offer consumers higher quali-
putting together a proposal for Congress which will be reform is its ties with Total Quality Management. ty and cheaper prices. Call it a benevolent monopoly if
discussed in a "town meetirig" June 25. Efforts have been sparked by encouraging results in you will. But the monopoly can also be abused as it has
The proposals have left some Republican heads spin- state and city governments, as well as in companies in the past, to stagnate improvement and maintain a sta-
ning from the thought of "spend-happy" democrats try- such as Ford, Motorola, Florida Power and Light and tus quo that offers little for consumers.
ing to decrease waste in government bureaucracy. others. The United States Navy has instituted TQM One of the biggest problems with Total Quality
Some are giving their support in an effort to get rid of since the early eighties, with promising results. Management is that it requires complete change. It
government waste, which was also a target of the failed So it is that W. Edward Deming has become a signifi- makes the task at hand a matter of not just changing the
Grace Report during the Reagan administration. The cant name among those seeking government reform. systems in government, but converting those involved
Carter administration's efforts to improve productivity While his name has until now received attention mostly in almost a religious sense. This, particularly in the
and decrease waste were equally ineffective. among a following of business managers, in Japan it government world of bureaucracy, cannot be taken
This time around, the focus is on transforming gov- has been well known for many years. In fact, many give lightly. For all its efforts and preaching, the Clinton
ernment from a top-down bureaucracy to a more entre- Deming credit for being a key force in the post-war administration still must strive to make changes in indi-
preneurial government by introducing new technology rebuilding of Japan's economy. viduals.
and management techniques. Goals include improving Deming's background is in statistics. He credits There are also questions about what this new philos-
communication and creating "one stop shopping" for Walter A, Shewhart and his experiences at the Bell ophy will do to the status of the individual in his rela-
information on programs available by decreasing the Telephone Laboratories as one of his greatest influ- tionship to society. The need for cooperation makes
amount of overlap in government agencies. The latter ences. His ideas go beyond the use of statistics, howev- membership in a group and active participation impor-
would involve proposals such as giving management er, to the extent of creating a philosophy of business tant. But, as Plato pointed out, membership in a group
more authority in regard to hiring, promotion, and pro- management that embraces the need for continual can degenerate into following a herd mentality. While
curement, breaking down of the federal purchasing sys- improvement in quality. This goal is embodied in his Deming tries to emphasize the positive effects of work-
tem, and creating new pay classifications. "four teen points" which provide a blueprint which ers being proud of their work when management gives
Ironically, Congress is exempt from any of the effects stresses the need for constancy of purpose, the mini- them more say, the question arises as to whether life is
of restructuring. This means that no dent would be mization of waste through systems for improvement more than job satisfaction. While pride and enjoyment
made in the staggering 2.8 billion dollar legislative and efficiency, and the fostering of leaders in lieu of in ones work is better than when it is absent, aren't we
budget, which has skyrocketed over the past twenty mere managers. It stresses the need to end wasteful more than workers?
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By Catherine Krupski grandma, too. Socks. Knitted. It was very important to knit them as slippers and get thebottoms dirty (thank heaven for
For Hector socks becauseit gotboringmaking sweaters and blankets. Chlorox). My friend, Marc uses them to clean. I have known
Over the year, socks have become indispensable as pre- people to use them as puppets to appease small children
Socks are a very important part of culture in the "civilized" sents. When Faher's Day or Christmas comes around, Dad trapped in strollers.
countries for a variety of reasons, both practical and pleasur- will either get a tie or socks. My dad hates ties, but always I am sure many newlyweds are thankful for socks - other-
able. tells us to buy him socks - black. Socks, like underwear, wise their spouse could have ducked out on the wedding day
The primary practicalityof it is that it cutsdown on foot have been known to cause divorces, too. Men who are just because of "cold feet."
odor. This may have been the reason for the first "civil" war. too attached to that pair of socks they had when they were in It has lead to the suicide of many foolish people. Due to
It is obvious that the men who wore socks won because the high school will find that their wives have split with the kids their hunger for the ultimate fashion accessory/statement,
ground didn't hurt their feet and kept them warm. because they couldn't part with them. they committed suicide when they saw the immense selection
Eventually, they put rocks in the socks and used them as Some form of socks had to be invented especially for on the wall. And, those geeks with no fashion sense also saw
weapons. women because they couldn't wear men's socks (God for- the selection and slit their wrists. Other fashion taboos
Thisis another great use forsocks- self defense. bid!), therefore stockings, or nylons, were invented. include old retired men who wear their socks up to their
There are many great historical men who are the unsung However, this posed a problem because they wouldn't stay knees with a pair of plaid shorts - at the beach. Where's the
heroes that aided the public with their sock problems, For up. Hence came the garter belt (Hoo-HOO!). Whilethey Grim Reaper when you need him?
example, if your sock has a hole in it, what do you do? The were phased out after the invention of pantyhose, they have As for the pleasurable uses of a sock, warm, fluffy socks
man who came up with the idea to scrunch your sock become an important part of femininity today. This is are great for when there is a movie and serious snuggling to
between your toes beforeyou put on your shoe and then let it because it pleases a man, and women are psychologically bedone on a cold winter night But, there is othing worse
go once your foot is in place should have received an award trained to please men. My friend Dave says that the best sock than the shock of getting into bed with some one who has
for his outstanding contribution to society, This is the first ever invented is the bodystocking.... My point exactly. cold feet Then again, warming up could be half the fun of
sign of true science in our culture and the beginning of the He also shared some historical, yet insightful, background having cold feet, depending on where you are and who you
phrase, "Necessity is the mother of invention." on the sock, as well: are with. Of course, it goes without saying that guys really
The Russian army doesn't wear socks, instead they wear Indays ofold look great prancing around theroom in the morning wearing
foot wraps. When knights were bold, only boxer shorts and argyle socks.
The sock has been a useful model-fo many things. For And rubbers weren't invented, Socks have been'the cause for many things in history and
example, Christmas stockings are the modified socks of They tied a sock- still affect contemporary culture as well. This will continue
greedy little children who wanted the most from Santa, there- Around their cock ' for as long as there is a market for socks. Dave believes that
fore intelligently devised these "stockings." And babies were prevented. socks will become obsolete and will be made out of latex,
The holidays also brought the children other surprises from Today, there are many other uses for the sock. We use which will bring a whole new meaning to "put a sock in it"
By Rachel S. Wexelbaum above Pear's head; he shuddered and trudged onward. but you must take nothing. Safe journey home."
this fable is for the snoogies He wondered if they existed at all, those Euphorian And the dog bounded into the woods, never to be seen
Peaches that the other guys sung about. As he
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Deyona me namDoo rorest, across the tramn Dog's words revived Pear with new energy as he
tracks and behind the home of the mysterious Stony aggered down the path to the peach orchard. Soon
Brook rapist there is a peach orchard which bears came to the ever-foliant trees where the Euphorian
fruit all year long. Even in the cold of winter the caches giggled at him from their leafy balconies. His
orchard offered succulent peaches to lost freshmen tie eyes had never seen such golden beauties, such
who could not find their way back to campus from Ivety firmness, and he began to drool at the corners
Seven Eleven. Many people have wandered through his mouth. Pear's hands began to shake as he
this orchard but none have dared to speak of it until inned maniacally at the peaches, longing to clutch
now. An enormous wild dog once guarded these em close to his body and taste the warm mouthfuls
peaches, and in order to maintain his freedom the sweet fruit. Then he would have all that he could
lost ones had to keep their silence, No one knows issibly want, and he could go home.
where the dog is now... But something prevented him from grabbing those
Anyway, a lonely pear rolled out of Strawberry aches. He began to feel ashamed, and frightened,
Fields one day on a quest for the mystical fruits. d dirty. Were these feelings something he had to
(This legend has circulated among the fruit and veg- ;ht, or something he had to run away from, in order
etable community like stories of the Fountain of reach Euphoria? Then Pear remembered Dog say-
Youth, the Seven Cities of Gold and Shangri-La g,"Take all you like, but you must take nothing..."
have in ours.) Pear had always wanted something The trees lined the path quite a ways, and Pear
more in life; the love and harmony which the ordi- )wly walked down that path as he tried to decide
nary world provided was not enough. He believed hat to do. He looked down at the ground until he
that a few drops of sweet nectar from the Euphorian ached pavement. "No, this isn't right!" he cried to
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between him and the ordinary pears. Pear wished for not lose faith, but he went too far. Pear toppled over
the ultimate adventure. in exhaustion, moaning for something more as the pic-
After travelling north for some time, Pear began to ture faded to black.
get hungry. His senses grew sharper in the crisp Suddenly a huge shaggy dog bounded toward Pear
autumn air and he began to crave warm things, like a and shook him into consciousness. Terrified to be in
mug of tomato soup by a roaring fire. He longed for someone's mouth Pear began to scream, but Dog put
warmer clothing, for a bunch of friends to stay with him down. "No need to scream," said Dog. "There is
him. As the afternoon progressed the sky became no one around. You need to rest and eat, to be sur-
more gray, and the landscape devoid of other beings. rounded by beauty before you go back to the ,rdinary
He grew ravenous... world." He turned east and said, "Walk that way, and
A gust of wind blew leaves and a flurry of snow soon you shall find a peach orchard. Take all you like,
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Demolitiorn M an
By Lee Gundel hich director Marco Brambilla pulls off
s hilariously satiric view of the future.
Haven't seen any good thrillers lately? he police department of San Angeles
Then don't you think it's about time you hat's L.A. and San Francisco all slapped
did? )gether into one municipality, kids) is
Good. Then head right out and see nly equipped to handle minor police dis-
Demolition Man-a film that's got to be irbances, like, say, things like graffiti, lit-
one of the best action adventure films ol ,ring, and minor theft (of stuff like, for
the year! sample, bowls of Fruit Loops.) To imag-
What really makes the movie tick is its ie a bigger (or more hilarious) bunch of
ingenious sci-fi plot-two people from icompetent boobs would be real difficult.
the L.A. of 1996-one a master crimina] he massive killing, destruction, and the
(played by Wesley Snipes) and one a leer amount of things that go BOOM
tough ass cop (played by Sly Stallone) aroughout the course of the movie is way
are locked away and put into suspendec ut of their league. The underground revo-
animation for a couple of decades for, tc Ltionaries (who are lead by a man named
quote the move, "the unintentional d Friendly, and are the ones who do the
manslaughter of a few dozen people.' ttering, graffitti, and the stealing of things
When they're finally thawed out in 205C ke jars of Fruit Loops) are equally silly.
A.D. the world has changed big time nid when everything comes together in
There is no longer any violent crime he end (i.e. when the good guys finally
people are ridiculously nice to each othel eat the bad guys), the solution is so laugh-
(that is, nice a la Sesame Street), thing, ble that it makes you wish that our cur-
that are not good for you are illega ent socio-political problems could be han-
(that's right, kids--coffee, salt, spic) led in such an easy silly, and off-handed,
foods, alchoholic beverages, and four let. vay.
ter words have all been banned for th< So, to make a long story short, go and see
public good.) The world has been turnec his movie. The comic scenes will make
into a politically correct, Mickey Mouse ou laugh until you cry, and the action-
version of itself, and only Sly Stallone car dventure scenes will definitely get your
save it from the maniacally evil plans oj drenaline pumping, and keep your eyes
world- (well, maybe just city-) wide con- lued to the screen. It's a film that works
quest of Wesley Snipes. n a lot of levels, and one that's sure to be
What tops it off is the sheer class with ne of the year's biggest box office smashes.