Democracy in Crisis The Sept 11 Dilemma and Liberty
The piece discusses how crises test democracy and the balance between security and liberty. It warns against bending constitutional principles or overreaching to curb freedoms. It cites post 9 11 measures with secrecy and prosecutorial power, urging vigilant checks and balances to prevent abuse.
Amtrak Reform Council warns against liquidation plan
The six to five Amtrak Reform Council decision foresees no self sufficiency by December, while ignoring an inspector general report due then and pending congressional actions to delay the deadline and provide 3.2 billion for security and repairs. The panel urges strengthening nationwide operations after Sept. 11.
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Superfund funding dries up threatening cleanup efforts
The Superfund faces depletion as Congress funds it at 1.1 billion while authorized at 2 billion. EPA delays cleanups nationwide including DeLatte Metals in Ponchatoula, a 19 acre site once used for battery salvage and metal smelting, fenced off to prevent danger though ongoing risk concerns persist.
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Thanksgiving amid global hunt and local hunger in Kabul
Kabul resident Mohammed Asef questions the $25 million Osama bin Laden reward while noting hunger. Defense analyst John Pike imagines interrogating al Qaida members captured in Afghanistan. Tim Shores, a Detroit steelworker, expresses gratitude for his job and the warm weather during the Thanksgiving parade.
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We Are Incredibly Heedless In Our Beliefs
A quotation from James Harvey Robinson, American historian, noting a paradox about belief formation and attachment when others challenge cherished ideas. The remark emphasizes human passion for companionship with beliefs despite skepticism.
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Thanksgiving amid luck and loss in a family table
Ellen Goodman reflects on Thanksgiving after September 11, choosing to honor memory and resilience. She recalls the Shea family tragedy, the Pilgrims' hardship, and the ritual of gathering, keeping tradition, and lemon pie as comfort. The piece blends personal history with national grief and the act of creating continuity through food and stories.
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