Oil War toll calls for fuel cost rethink
The letter argues that driving gas guzzlers exacts a price in lives and money, with estimated oil costs totaling around 60 billion dollars for the first oil war and 25 billion annually to secure Middle East oil. It urges higher gas taxes or tougher CAFE standards to curb consumption and reduce a future need for more conflicts.
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End Smoking Now Through Hard-Line Action
A strongly worded missive urges eradicating smoking by harsh measures. It calls for isolation of smokers and civil actions to curb tobacco use, arguing advertisements and role models drive addiction and advocating aggressive public campaigns.
Letter on Gun Debate Emphasizes Respectful Discourse
The writer cites the U.S. Constitution and the Preamble to argue the nation rests on a social contract not force. They affirm the Second Amendment and urge responsible gun ownership while rejecting name calling and personal attacks in public debate.
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Precision in English Word Choices and Usage Notes
A discussion of word choice pitfalls and historical meanings. Examples include aggravated versus enraged, woken versus awakened, and loathe versus loath, with notes on how dictionaries vary and usage can shape meaning.
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