End of Cold War era reshaped civil rights and security
As democratic states trimmed military budgets and shifted to civilian oversight, intelligence focus moved to industry and privacy rights expanded. Post 9/11 governments reclaimed ground with detentions, anti-terror laws, and international arrest warrants, sparking debates on security versus civil liberties.
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War against terrorism needs measured aim beyond Taliban fall
The piece cautions that Taliban collapse does not end the war on terror, noting bin Laden remains at large and al Qaida unfinished. It criticizes Bush Blair rhetoric and warns against rushing toward Iraq, urging careful, coalition-based action rather than opportunistic moves.
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Warped loyalties and confessions swirl after high profile pilots crash
Naval Reserve Capt Barton Whitman reflects on how battlefield lessons shaped his friend Charles Burlingame III the jet pilot who died in a terrorist attack at the Pentagon. Meir Sheetrit calls for Israel to defend itself amid severed ties with Yasser Arafat. Don Jackson recalls John Walker once from California community before joining the Taliban.
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Barton Whitman
Charles Frank Burlingame III
Pentagon
Burlingame
Navy
Israel
Meir Sheetrit
Yasser Arafat
Don Jackson
California
John Walker
United States
Taliban
Thought for Today by Judge Learned Hand
A quote asserts that a society lacking checks on freedom will allow freedom to be held by only a savage few, warning against unchecked liberty by those in power and urging collective accountability.
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This Day in History December 13 Highlights
Today marks the 347th day of 2001 with 18 days remaining. Notable events include Bush’s 2000 presidency, Drake’s around the world voyage, Tasman’s New Zealand arrival, Dartmouth College’s charter, Fredericksburg defeat, Wilson’s France visit, Gershwin’s An American in Paris premiere, and the Nashville kamikaze damage and death count, plus the Susan B. Anthony dollar minting in 1978.
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Journey Through Edinburgh Cambridge and London
A travelogue recounts a Thanksgiving trip by air and rail from Chicago to London and Edinburgh. The family visits King's Cross, the Flying Scotsman to Scotland, Cambridge for a farming conference, and London’s Farmers Club and Parliament, with reflections on pubs, landscapes, and the appeal of Guinness.
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Traitor tag for John Walker as Parker calls for accountability
Kathleen Parker argues John Walker who joined the Taliban is a traitor and should face treason or sedition charges. She criticizes sympathetic family defenses, notes his age, and contrasts public reaction with wartime necessity. She mentions Osama bin Laden and warns against understanding excuses.
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bin Laden and Company
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