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DAN K. THOMASSON A living argument for the death penalty

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Just when one begins to believe the death penalty serves no useful purpose and should


"The only way to defend our citizens where we live is to go after the terrorists where they live."

Opinion: "The only way to defend our citizens where we live is to go after the terrorists where they live."


Today is Wednesday, Aug. 24, the 236th day of 2005. There are 129 days left in the year. On this

Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Aug. 24, the 236th day of 2005. There are 129 days left in the year. On this


"That old boy can go."

Opinion: "That old boy can go." Lance Armstrong Seven-time Tour de France winner, on his two-hour bike


HOW THEY SEE IT \ Ethnic profiling PC should not trump security

Opinion: By RACHEL EHRENFELD KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE WASHINGTON -- As long as political correctness trumps


Should public take charges by Costanzo seriously?

Opinion: Should public take charges by Costanzo seriously? EDITOR: This is in response to your


Today is Tuesday, Aug. 23, the 235th day of 2005. There are 130 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Aug. 23, the 235th day of 2005. There are 130 days left in the year. On this date


Attack the root causes of terrorism

Opinion: By JOHN B. QUIGLEY KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Difficult times produce extreme


HOW HE SEES IT Social Security needs new thinking

Opinion: By BOB DOLE KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE Seventy years ago this month, Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed


California steps forward

Opinion: Washington Post: The recent decision by the California Supreme Court to restore a ballot measure to


DAN K. THOMASSON Bush caves in on outlandish spending

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- One of the benefits of not having to worry about re-election is that presidents in


DALE McFEATTERS More mall for more monuments

Opinion: With the opening of the American Indian museum and the dedication of the World War II memorial last


Rx for local justice system: communication, cooperation

Editorial: Last week, a federal court-appointed special master overseeing operations at the Mahoning County


HOW SHE SEES IT Prospective school leaders get free pass

Opinion: By LINDA SEEBACH SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE Arthur Levine, president of Teachers College,


School beverage guidelines: more sugar than substance

Opinion: The Washington Post: Vending machines have become a lucrative source of cash for many schools,