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Show Editors' Notes Hinckley Journal of Politics' Mission Statement The Hinckley Journal of Politics strives to publish scholarly papers of exceptional caliber, promoting the intellectual talents and understanding of University of Utah undergraduate students. Contributing articles should address pertinent issues by illuminating key problems and potential solutions, adhering to the highest standards of political research and analysis. The Journal seeks to cover issues ranging from local to international political concerns, embracing diverse perspectives and a variety of analytical approaches. With this publication the Hinckley Institute hopes to encourage reader involvement in the intriguing world of politics. General Comments It has been an honor to serve as editors for the Spring 2000 edition of the Hinckley Journal of Politics. As we move into this new century, we recognize the importance of providing students the opportunity to participate in the political world and our system of government. Whether students are involved with issues at the local, state, national, or international level, the occasion for them to gain a practical understanding of politics is essential. These students represent the future and they are people we will want to become leaders in this new century. We hope that providing undergraduate students the opportunity to engage in the political thought process by researching, writing, editing, and publishing political articles, will help them learn the importance of citizen involvement in government. This year's Journal has an excellent variety of local, state, national, and international political topics. The student authors have worked countless hours studying their respective areas of academia, from Business to Foreign Language to Political Science, and still found the time to become involved in politics. We commend them for their involvement, whether it was serving an internship, working on a campaign, or studying politics. This edition of the Journal is a collection of ten excellent political articles, selected from a large number of papers submitted by student authors for consideration. The papers were reviewed and selected by this year's editors and the editorial board. During the editing process, we were assisted by our four faculty advisers. Each paper selected for publication has undergone fairly intensive editorial critiques, for the sake of format and style consistency, and in order to try to fulfill the expectations set forth in volume I of the Journal. These aim for the highest standards of undergraduate research, analysis, and writing. This volume also includes perceptive, thought provoking, and timely essays by three Utah political leaders. We are deeply grateful to them, as well as to the student authors. We are proud of this year's Hinckley Journal of Politics, and feel that it reflects the vision Robert H. Hinckley had when he established the H inckley Institute of Politics, which is dedicated to teaching students respect for practical politics and the principle of citizen involvement in government. Acknowledgments The editors of the Hinckley Journal of Politics wish to thank: • This year's published authors, for their hard work and excellent writings in politics. • This year's contributing public officials: U.S. Senator Robert E Bennett, U.S. Congressman James V. Hansen, and Utah State Senator Scott Howell, for their continued efforts in representing the people of Utah and for their support of the Hinckley Institute of Politics. • This year's Editorial Board members, for reviewing and selecting the papers for publication. • This year's Faculty Advisors: Dalmas Nelson, Matthew Burbank, Ron Hrebenar, and Marjorie Castle for their work in reviewing and editing the published student papers. • Robert H. Hinckley and the Hinckley family. Because of Mr. Hinckley's vision and the support of his family, many students at the University of Utah have been given the opportunity to gain a deeper respect and love for politics. • All of the students who submitted papers for publica- tion. • The many people who have given their support to the Hinckley Institute of Politics. • The Hinckley Institute of Politics Staff. % |