Weber State College Comment, Nuclear Holocaust Prof. Says January 1987, page 3 Inevitable, have died to give you that right, but you must protest with responsibility,” nuclear he said. holocaust Unilateral nuclear disarmament would give the Soviets a distinct military advantage, because of a larger conventional force, Wolf said. A forestall it, but beyond that the only recourse is to make sure you're on good terms with God, because we're living on borrowed time.” “T don’t know any military person who is against destroying all arms as long as we are still able to protect ourselves from any attempt to take our freedom,” he said. Dr.Halley countered, “Protesters are after a carefully orchestrated bilateral disarmament. It would be desirable if they could protest world freedom, but we fear we will not get the chance if they set one of those (nuclear weapons) off.” “I don’t disagree with (protesters),” Schultz said. “But they’re wasting their time. Are protests making a difference? No. Are nuclear weapons immoral? Yes, but you can’t make America believe that. Most believe they are necessry to defend against an invasion. Nuclear weapons may be a tumor, but That was the gloomy assessment of one of three panelists who recently debated at Weber State on whether nuclear arms protests affect arms decisions, “Anyone that does not recognize the threat of nuclear war is mad,” said Karl Schultz, a political science professor at Weber. State, and one of _ three panelists. : Historically, protesters have had positive effects on world history, said Dr. Richard D. Halley, a communications professor and a self-proclaimed protester. “Think of the beginning of America. The Revolution essentially started as a protest, people throwing tea as it were,” Dr. Halley said. Women’s suffrage, student rights, Vietnam, the MX missiles in Utah, all were brought about by protests, and Dr. Halley attributed an increase of pro-nuclear freeze leanings in Congress directly to nuclear arms protests. Protesters also were responsible for a ban on nuclear arms testing at the Nevada test site, he said. : “Protests work. protesters want an to do,” effect, but gressor are the resolved in the coun- “To our knowledge this automotive and have attended the Russian River Jazz Festival, Jazz Cruises and others. The Quartet recently released the album “Dessert,” which has been featured on many college, jazz and new music radio stations in the western United States. : Pianist James got his start in the music business during his college days. equipment, quality. course content and student Those criteria were then reviewed for 10 months before the ac- way point between the theory-oriented creditation was given. engineer and the hands-on technician, Weber State has had an automotive program since the early 1960’s. The program was revised in 1975 and has gone through a refining since then. technology areas pro- were The national accrediting team came to Weber State in October 1985 to gather information on the quality of the faculty, the status of facilities and el lel a even The performance by the Chris James Quartet will be in the Gallery of the student center. Admission is $3. James and his group won first place at the Monterey Jazz Festival in 1986 program is the only four year accredited program in the nation,” said A. Kent Randall, dean of the WSC School of Technology. The bachelor’s degree automotive curriculum prepares students to be technical engineers, which is the mid- engineering attack, the WSC Shepherd Union Building. try. turing nuclear Jazz musician Chris James and his group will perform Jan. 30 at 8 p.m. in The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology reviews grams. Both of those previously accredited. a Jazz Musicians to Perform The automotive engineering technology program has received national accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Randall said. The accrediting board also gave the nod of approval to the electrical engineering technology and manufac- in there it is.” Program Accredited - programs the and out of world governments. Nations react to pure, naked power. | would commiserate with ‘you, but debating over what type of weapons to use is a simplistic and unworkable approach, he said. “I respect your right to protest, some all automotive away in that country are not as optomistic about U.S. intentions. “The Russians believe that (Pres. Reagan) would do it, and that their government will not,” Schultz said. “What a grand world this would be if there were no nuclear arms,” Wolf said. ‘But unfortunately this world is one of anarchy, tempered by power, in freedoms and Russian control, and un- differences scare invaded a number of times, and leaders Dr. but the difference between American those to though U.S. weapons are geared for a first strick. Russia, however, has been wrong kind, argued retired Hill Air Force Base Commander John Wolf. The problem is not nuclear weapons, til necessary threat. Most people believe we must deal from a position of strength,” Schultz said. Opinion studies show that many believe the U.S. would not be the ag- They do what the them Halley said. Protests have they're Currently there are approximately 90 students in the four-year automotive program. By the time he completed his degree his musical career had become firmly established. Other members of the group include Tommy Kesecker, vibraphonist and percussionist, Paul Van Wageningen, drums and Scott Steed, stand-up base. The concert at the college is sponsored by the Associated Students of Weber State. Chris James and his group will perform Jan. 30 at 8 p.m. in the WSC Shepherd Union Building. —