President Bill Clinton seen here campaining in New York City for former Mayor, David Dinkin. (photo by Fred Farias) NAFTA PASSED: ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS CLINTON THE CAMPAIGNER PREVAILS * * * * Joseph N. Smith We the members of The Bridge editorial board, would like to By a vote of 234-to-200, Congress passed the North American Free apologize for some of the outdated articles in this issue. The reason for the Trade Agreement that; when it becomes law; many historians may cite as delay of this publication was because of a cosmetic investigation conducted a decision that changed the way America conducts business with its by Dean Lugo Alvarez (Dean of Student Affairs), some Student neighbor to the north, Canada, and to the south, Mexico. The month of Government members and the College Association, in an attempt to November was a pretty good month for President Bill Clinton. Both the punish The Bridge newspaper for publishing an article written by Todd Congress and Senate approved NAFfA and delivered the "Brady Bill". "One" Williams. The situation has been resolved for the moment. Although there is already significant trade between America, Canada and However, while we are able to publish, we will try our best to give you, Mexico, the trade agreement, when signed into law, will turn North the readers, more current and up to date stories in the future. America into the largest free trade zone in the world. At this moment, we are still having some difficulties in trying to get During his campaign for the White House, President Clinton had this issue out to you. The office of the Dean of Student Affairs is supported the free trade agreement. Two Democratic opponents, Senator demanding to see this publication before it goes to press. We feel that Tom Harkin of Iowa and fonner Governor of California, Jerry Brown Jr., this is a fonn of censorship and is in violation of the First Amendment of criticized such an agreement. They argued that it will take away many jobs the U.S. constitution. The first amendment states: "Congress shall make from American workers and encourage big business to relocate in Mexico, no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free where they will not have to deal with strict federal guidelines and labor exercise thereof: or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press ... " By laws that protect workers and the environment. demanding to review this issue before it is published, The Dean of Student There were passionate defenders of the bill and, equally as passionate, Affairs is denying The Bridge the right to freedom of press. were those opposed to it. So passionate were members of Congress that If you feel that the Dean of Student Affairs is abusing her power by NAFfA managed to bring together people from the far right and far left making such a demand write us a letter. It may be published in our next continued on pg 2 issue. Sincerely, The Bridge Editorial Staff - - .. ....... -"'""."".. .. " ...,... ~-.--" ,,' 24 .. .. '" ", ' .... 2 :! I".:... NAFTA PASSED con/i,.. ,ed from PK 1 of the political spectrum. Republicans Newt President The bill pa ed with an a toni hing 16 EDITORIAL Ginrich, the House Minority Whip from votes over what was needed for pa age. The ;. • 1; . Georgia, and Jack Kemp, the fonner HUD opposition drew only 156 Democrats and 43 Re­ RESPONSE Secretary in the Reagan administration and co­ publicans. Here's a look at how representatives voted author of the Kemp-Roth tax bill, supported from three key states, New Yoric., Texas and Cali­ On CX:tober 13th, 1993. Elections President Clinton. Appearing on a Sunday fornia, all with large economies and each a signifi­ were held for the editorial board of morning television news program, Mr. Kemp cant trading partner with either Canada or Mexico. THE BRIIXJE NEWSPAPER. The elec­ argued that a defeat of the bill would translate New¥ork: Democrats 2 yes-16 no, Repub­ tions were held under the guidelines into a defeat of the presidency. resulting in a licans 8 yes - 5 no of "The Bridge Governing Docu- tremendous negative effect on how Japan and California: Democrat 14 yes- 15 no, Re· " ment" and were supervised by two Germany view us. He said that to the world, publicans 17 yes-5 no . members of Student Activities. The America, the only remaining superpower. would Texas: Democrats 15 yes - 3 no, R~publi· entire procedure was recorded on have a lame duck president. thus making it cans all 9 yes. ~.udio tape. The students cast secret virtually impossible for the President to get any ballots for the candidate of their concessions from Japan concerning some of WLGC NEEDS MORE choice. Japan's unfair trading practices toward America. At a later date a search was President Clinton also had suppon from former VARIETY conducted by the Dean of Student presidents Nixon. Ford. Carter and Bush. Danklle L Cazamayou .. ". Affairs, Ruth Lugo-Alveresz, for a His opponents were quite fonnidable. to faculty advisor for The Bridge. Prof. say the least. Lined up against him were key "We need variety in this college, not just one ' .. ' Sam Amoako from the Communica- democratic leaders like House Majority Whip but many different styles of music" were just I. I' ' .' . Lions Department was ultimately se- Richard A. Gephardt of Missouri. New York few of the words expressed by Juan C. Sarasky •. ·lected and is currently serving as the Representative Charles Range. as well as the a day student here at LaGuardia Communit advisor. labor movement AFL-CIO and the majority of College. This came in response to complaint! Furthermore, members of the Democrats in Congress; which is frightening, from some LaGuardia students about. WLGC editorial staff who had the opportu­ considering the House is controlled by Demo­ our own in-house radio station. The e studen nity to ~ork with Prof: Jerry crats and that labor supported him when he ran feel that the music currently being played by th '•. Frohnhoefer, former facualty advisor for the White House. So fierce was the lobbying Disc Jockey's of WLGC is geared toward on . ; . [or THE BRIDGE, would like our that two years ago if any politician had sug­ type of audience only, leaving everyone elS! .•" readers toknowthat during his tenure gested that NAFfA could put Rev. Jesse Jack­ out in the cold . Prof. JerryFrohnhoefer wasfair to us, son, Patrick 1. Buchanan and Ross Perot in the Carol Ann Bischoff, one of WLGC and very professional. He retired same camp, they would have become the laugh­ Disc Jockey's states "The station has plenty 0 " f rom hisposition after a year because ing stock of Washington , and their names would current rap and reggae record,Sbut not one Peru I of other commitments, and we wish have been in the monologue, of ev.ery late night J am or Duran Duran record. Thi school is 409 . , hi~ the best . television talk show host. Perhaps drawing a Hispanic but rarely do you hear sal a or me larger television audience than ever, many ringue. It's just not fair to us." Americans got to see their representatives in action. WLGC has a very limited upply (l The emotions were high with representative after music. Plans are being made to update th representative presenting strong arguments that may music collection. to have mu ic that is accep i' have changed for now, voters perception of politi­ able by all the music lovers of LaGuardia. cians in general. The deciding factorin the outcome All people are different, therefore m~ may have been the televised debate between Vice­ sic tastes vary from person to per on. TQ President Al Gore and Ross Perot. The much anticipated debate provided Americans with little music played by WLGC needs to reflect th or no answers to many important questions. Ques­ preferences of many different people. Rap an tions such as. "How much money will be lost from reggae, as well as country, Hip Hop, Freestyl tariff and who will carry that loss; "What kinds of Rock n' Roll, Alternative and easy Iistenin jobs will be created. and the average salary of those music need to be played. Each hour should t jobs and, most important. "What is the existing fLlled with a mix of each style of music. amount of trade between us and them and the Another WLGC Disc jockey, Da~ projected increase in the next five to ten years?" Cupples, says that "I have asked many people I Also, Mr. Perot seemed to have accepted the debate sign a petition. Although they may not 10 without agreeing to any rules that would have given Rock n' Roll, many signed the petition becau! both him and the Vice President equal time to speak, without interruption. Like a well polished boxing they want all types of music played." Mi champion administering a beating onbis challenger, Bischoff went on to add, "To put it simply, th the Vice-President picked apart Ross Perot and his petition is the student's way of speaking at . ell :, "facts" At times, Ross Perot seemed a bit confused This is the only way for us to be heard." ~ '" and desparate. He even unleashed a barrage of The main reason for these studenl 1.' :; : insults south of the border against the Mexican complaints is to get a more diverse selection , C)= '., people. By all accounts , the defeat of the billionaire . music played each hour. The only the playii and his own political party seemed to be a defeat to .!! time of Rock n' Roll music, but all other typ those who opposed NAFT A.