Sound and fury mark Senate debate on Iraq
The Senate failed to deliberate substantive options on Iraq, with leaders forcing blame and political theater. Three resolutions debated only lightly, yielding little clarity or record. Voters lose as the war remains the central issue.
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Prairie Lights debate echoes free speech and reads March event
A reader letter discusses postponement of a Prairie Lights reading on abortion amid safety fears and the plan to reschedule. Krista Jacob of Minneapolis urges dialogue and invites a March 21 reading signings while asserting support for free speech. Linn County voter updates urge strong candidate Joel Miller for auditor and defend procedural integrity in nominations.
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Carbon tax as simple fix to climate fears gains traction
Opinion argues against Kyoto and UN mandates urging a universal carbon tax. The author says a nationwide tax on fossil fuels could spur innovation, raise revenue, reduce dependence on Middle East and Russian energy, and be adopted country by country without U.N. oversight.
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