Innocents Need Protection From Overzealous Lawmen
Our view argues that seizure laws undermine the Fourth Amendment by seizing property on mere suspicion. It praises Rep. Henry Hyde’s proposal to require clear and convincing evidence that assets were bought with crime proceeds, urging restraint on government asset forfeiture.
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Manglers in Newsrooms Highlight AP Copy Quirks
A humorous critique of mangled AP reports from Charlotte to Stockholm. Examples include a dog mauling case, hijacking charges, and a skin disorder claim about Michael Jackson, all cited to show how mangled wording distorts facts and tone across outlets.
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No Respect for Clinton in an Age of Trash Talk
Jesse E. Todd Jr. argues that Bill Clinton faces pervasive belittling from media and public all while leading the nation. He claims late-night TV exposure and talk radio degrade the presidency, urging a return to respect for the office and its leader.
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Havel's visit exposes American cultural blind spots
Chicago Tribune columnist Jon Margolis argues Vaclav Havel's critique of post communism applies to the United States, warning against homogenization and consumerist excess. He contends Americans could benefit from Havel's call for self scrutiny, responsibility, and a broader moral order, urging a more incisive public voice.
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One Ever-To-Be Remembered Day in 1958
In April 1958 a Texan pianist Van Cliburn stunned a Moscow audience with a decisive performance at the Tchaikovsky Competition. The moment symbolized East West harmony, bridging political tensions through music and beginning a new era of cross cultural exchange. Cliburn’s triumph sparked ongoing ripples in Fort Worth and worldwide as a beacon of peaceful artistic dialogue.
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