The Badger Herald: Always unacceptable

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Opinion

Always unacceptable

By Badger Herald Editorial Board
Wednesday, May 8, 2002 12:00 a.m.
Updated Friday, January 12, 2007 3:28:11 p.m.

We’re flattered.

Out of the thousands of newspapers in this country, alleged pipe bomber Luke J. Helder picked The Badger Herald to receive his Unabomber-esque diatribe against the government. We would like to think he recognized our reputation as a forum for all ideas, but the fact he went to UW-Stout certainly had more to do with his choice.

Regardless, Helder’s rampage across the country this past weekend has been a chilling reminder that terrorism is not limited to Afghanistan or some other far-away country. It is essential condemnation of terrorism extend home as well.

The fact Helder is a 21-year-old college student does not make attacking civilians any less despicable. We urge the federal government to prosecute Helder to the full extent of the law — terrorism is unacceptable no matter who carries it out.

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