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The Pendulum Thursday, October 3 Abductors may be children’s parents Milk cartons, posters and television commercials all over the country picture many missing children who are believed to have been abducted. The subject of missing children has been widely publicized and discussed recently, bringing to light the serious and widespread pro blem. The advertisement campaign was initiated by children’s assistance organizations as an attempt to help officials locate more victims. The ads usually feature a photograph of the child, a brief descrip tion and the general location where last seen. There is usually no in formation pertaining to the circumstances of each abduction, giving the reader the impression that the abductors are strangers to the child. But the Greensboro News & Record reported last week that many of the missing children are actually kidnapped by a parent in a custody battle and that several major children's assistance organizations now recognize parental abductions as the greater problem. Although children kidnapped by a parent may not be in as much danger as those taken by strangers, there may even be danger involv ed in these cases. Kidnapping is a crime regardless of who commits it. Therefore, the courts must be trusted in their choice of the better- suited parent. Often the kidnappers relocate, change the children’s names and dye their hair to make identification less likely. This is bound to be a frightening experience for a child, even with a parent Printing photographs and/or descriptions of the abductors would perhaps make locating and identifying the missing children somewhat easier. However, revealing that a parent is the abductor might cause viewers to take the situation less seriously than they should. Many people would assume that the child is not in danger with a parent. Perhaps, then, it is best not to explain the circumstances behind the abductions. It would defeat the whole purpose of advertising for no one to give it serious attention. Therefore, I feel that on this one occasion, advertisers are justified in not presenting the whole picture. Letter to the editor -^y Prof applauds Study Abroad To the editor: Several of Elon’s students at the London campus this fall have written to tell me what a wonder ful experience the Study Abroad program is. Tad Helmstetler writes that there are more plays and concerts than anyone can possibly see. Elizabeth Dobson writes, “Professor (Will) Mignuiolo invited us all to his apartment for breakfast last Sun day before we went to St. Paul’s for mass. Our hotel is located in the perfect spot—just down the street from Paddington underground station and within walking distance to Hyde Park Peanuts* by Charles Schultz I WAS RUNNER-UP IN THE 5PELLIN6 BEE' HOW ABOUT THAT? V CLASS*S®(30 and Kensington Gardens. This weekend a group of us are going to Scotland. I heard you were coming here Winter Term. I’m sure you and that group are get ting excited.” This is my first trip with Elon’s Study Abroad program, but I’ve been to London before. Last sum mer I taught with Eastern Michigan University’s European Cultural History Program. Travel abroad with professors, who help you know what to look for and explain what it is that you are see ing, is a marvelous way to learn, especially if you’ve never travel ed out of the country before. Every student at Elon College should take this opportunity. Dr. Anne Ponder Associate professor of English and communication v»«j3 oV Eloo^ you could b'^y wWcn v/ou v/e»nc. dv-iva vv/I'VVxoui' a.'3eat^H*, ov-id 'Ptoylooy wasKh obsccn Seat belts required in N. C, By Seth B. Pomeroy On Tuesday a mandatory seat belt law went into effect for motorists in North Carolina. Drivers and those sitting in the front seat must now wear seat belts at all times, when driving or riding in vehicles. Chief R.F. Shelton of the Burl ington Police Department said that the law applies to anyone who is driving a passenger car that was made after the 1967 model year. Before this date seat belts were not always included as standard equipment. Shelton add ed that for the next 15 months (until Dec. 31, 1986) only warn ings will be given. After that, a $25 fine will be imposed on the driver of the car involved. Although failure to “buckle up” will be rather costly, it will not add points to the driver’s record. As most students know, these points, when accumulated in great enough numbers, can H'OU U/ER6NT RUNNER-UP franklin... YOU CAME IN SIXTEENTH... lead to higher insurance rates and sometimes a loss or suspension of a license. Points can be issued for speeding tickets, reckless driving or DWI infractions. The seat-belt law is classified as a misde meanor, similar to a parking ticket or minor traffic violations. Some Elon students have ex pressed concern over the respon sibility of the driver for front seat passengers who fail to wear their seat belts. The law does hold a driver responsible for the safe operation and conduct of the automobile; however, he is not held accountable for warnings or fines incurred by a passenger who fails to buckle up. Simply put, a driver will not be fined for one who fails to be “belted” —the passenger will be. Kim Hayes, an Elon human services major from New Jersey, said the law will keep people safe and prohibit death. She pointed out that in her home state, where I UAS RUNNER-UP TO THE KIP LUHO CAME IN FIFTEENTH ‘ '~ZT a similar law has been in ej since last year, the rate fom fic fatalities has declined. In the past “buckle up' I only a slogan from ad campa( by auto makers and public sen groups. Today, the N.C. i legislature has taken the ideail tie bit more seriously and m it a costly reminder for those* fail to comply. I The Pendulum S6 Editor News Editor Arts Editor Emphaiis Editor Sports Editor Photographers Ad Manager Advisor janeH^I Frann^ Paiij LouKiaj Brian E Baij Pauifl AnnM Michele La The Pendulum welcomes letters. Ik^ 250 words, from our readers Lon9ef>^ may be submitted as option articles ‘ ters submitted must be signed, and^ number given so that the letter’s vaW be checked. The editor resen^estl^ edit for length, libel, good tasteandacw The deadline for submitting material i^ Monday. Our office is located in son Avenue, phone 584-2331 This paper Is published Dy munications Media Board of n Founded on October 14, 1974, asU dent newspaper serving the community. The Pendulum is publisf®^j Thursday during regular terms examination and holiday periods •i'*l dulum is printed by The Burlingto"^ TimeS'News J ^
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