Validity of Daigle’s argument, “zero”It is truly tiring to be a person that dreams of a day of difference.  I dream of a day when old ways of thinking, old stereotypes, old perceptions and old politics will succumb to the death that so anxiously awaits them.  I dream of a different Louisiana with forward thinking instead of backward actions.  It is tiring because my reality is that our Louisiana is brick, a brick that has been molded and will not hold any other form without being broken. And yet while the rest of America embraces the changes of this new century, ol’ Louisiana, and the rest of our ol’ South compadres will continue to be just that, ‘OLD.’  As much as I would like to believe that this state’s budding dislike for the next commander-in-chief comes from valid ideals, it is articles like the one from Mr. Daigle that show that the causes of this dislike come from places other than  one’s political perspective.It is apparent that you and many other ol’ thinking Americans wish nothing more than the supreme failure of the president-elect, so that America can go back to its ol’ ways.   You have given Barack Obama “zero” chance, and so have many other Louisianans. Well, my question to you all is this, “How many chances did you give President Bush?” Especially since his tenure on many levels is or was a failure.  Whether you like to admit it or not the answer is many.  Obama ZERO, Bush MANY.I like the majority of America, but (as well stated) not the majority of this institution, went to the polls on November 4, 2008 and voted for something different.  We voted for a change.  And we used our political power to give Barack Obama at least ONE chance.  It is our hope that one chance is all he will need to undo the MANY mistakes of his predecessor.Christopher Rayagribusiness seniorStudents shouldn’t create negative atmosphere During the past four seasons at LSU, I’ve driven through the night, flown on planes, and ridden on buses to watch the Tigers play. I’ve lost my voice, painted my face, and dyed my hair purple in the name of team spirit. I went to the BCS National Championship in January to see the Tigers win, but I’ve also watched us lose in the hostile UF Swamp (twice!). Yes, I’m a fan, so I have been just as disappointed as the rest of you during this season. I’ve complained, I’ve been angry, and I’ve let some unprintable words fly. But in the long history of things that I’ve done, I have never, ever booed my LSU Tigers.Student Section, half of you booed during the announcement of the starting line-up, and I was ashamed. We are better fans than that. We give Death Valley its reputation as one of the most feared and intimidating venues in college sports – for visiting teams! Why are we creating a negative atmosphere for our own players? Student Section, we are the heart and soul of the LSU crowd. But as deeply as you feel the effects of what happens on the field, trust me: When things aren’t going well, no one is more aware than the players and the coaches. They don’t need our jeers, boos, or seething hostility.   Jarrett Lee is the easiest target for your discontent, but he played with outstanding composure during the second half of Saturday’s game. We too easily forget that he’s just a 19-year-old kid with all the pressure in the world on his shoulders. He was an integral part of the biggest comeback in LSU history, and win or lose, he is your quarterback. We should show a little more support, and a little more respect. To those that stayed all through the cold, crazy night: thank you. That’s who we really are, and that’s what we should try to be all the time. Chanting “Jarrett Lee! Jarrett Lee!” and flapping our arms à la “Angels in the Outfield” was heartening, but it didn’t happen soon enough. So to the rest of the Student Section: Do a favor for you school, your team, and the rest of us. If you don’t have something helpful to cheer, act like the other ¾ of the ticket-holders in a stunned and frozen Tiger Stadium did last Saturday night: go home early. Or give your ticket to someone else.Laura SpringerEnglish seniorJesus sought unity, not conflictIf the Consuming Fire pastor  actually believes that the Jesus of the Bible he speaks of wanted conflict, I am terrified to think of what he thinks of eternity. The Jesus I know wanted nothing to do with conflict, for there is “no condemnation in Christ Jesus our Lord.” He sought unity and love. I fully support Mr. Imes in his peaceful refusal to dialogue with those who are not willing to open their eyes, as time and experience have evidenced.I have personally spoken with the lead pastor of Consuming Fire once, and it was not at my own instigation. I cannot say that their arguments swayed me at all. However, I pray for their ministry. At the same time I pray that they could see Mr. Imes as a brother and a fellow human being.Andrew Friedrichspsychology senior—-Contact The Daily Reveille’s opinion staff at [email protected]