Can We Still Be What We Say We Are
Miami Herald columnist Leonard Pitts Jr argues that the United States must balance pragmatism with morality in the war on terrorism. He condemns or defends the treatment of detainees at Guantanamo, contrasts it with Daniel Pearl’s hostage danger in Pakistan, and warns that moral lines define national character.
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Catholic Church faces up to scandal in Boston
The piece links the Boston child molestation crisis to Enron’s collapse, arguing the church’s leadership hid crimes while fearing scandal more than victims. It cites John Geoghan, Cardinal Bernard Law, and calls for resignation, reform, and accountability within a system tied to celibacy and secrecy.
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Enron Collapse Explained in Simple Terms for Lay Readers
Analysts overpromised on Enron's prospects as the energy giant faltered. The piece reframes the saga in plain language, noting Enron’s dubious leverage and unclear profit sources, while hinting at deeper financial sleights that misled the public. It uses humor to simplify a complex corporate scandal.
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Enron satire targets Wall Street analysts and executives
Dave Barry mocks analysts and executives who hid Enron’s fraud and profited. He notes analysts’ optimistic ratings, auditors’ failures, and calls for harsh punishment while lamenting the lessons of the scandal. The piece ends by identifying Barry as a humor columnist for the Miami Herald.
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