No substitute for IRS amid tax reform debate
Norman Luxenburg of Iowa City argues against replacing the IRS with a national flat tax or sales tax. He says House action would fail to raise hundreds of billions, cites past gasoline tax politics and consumer taxes, and urges Congress to rewrite and simplify the code rather than shift blame. Luxenburg is a columnist on foreign affairs.
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Gun Trigger Lock Deal Helps Industry Not Children
Kristen Rand argues the voluntary trigger lock program by President Clinton and gun makers undermines federal safety standards. She notes locks can be easily defeated and questions industry motives, urging stronger regulation to protect public safety over corporate PR.
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Colleges treat binge drinkers as children with safety nets
Froma Harrop argues that universities overreact to binge drinking by policing off campus outlets and banning alcohol sponsorships. She notes high death counts among nonstudents and critiques the view that campuses should shield youths from alcohol culture. She says bingeing mirrors a lack of drinking knowledge and laments campus responses.
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