Dueling poor boys clash over who faced tougher odds
An editorial lambasts a culture fixated on victimhood as Treasury Secretary Paul O Neill and Senator Robert Byrd spar over who had it tougher. It criticizes media and public figures for turning success stories into tales of suffering and implies ordinary people rarely receive similar attention.
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Kashmir conflict summit not advisable for now
Jim Hoagland argues US mediation is not needed as India and Pakistan clash over Kashmir. He notes Musharraf and Vajpayee show mutual distrust and favors low level talks and military de escalation over grand diplomacy to avoid a broader clash.
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Public Forum Letter Critiques Liberal Viewpoints
A reader disputes Kevin Schartz's letter on liberal bias citing Bernard Goldberg and socialist ideals. The writer argues socialism pervades policies even without party labels and notes a policy requiring names, addresses, and phones for letter submissions.
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Old Hometown AG in 1902 annexation stance noted
The Lawrence Journal in 1902 declared annexation of Cuba by the United States would end the struggle for freedom, asserting Cuba would be free in name only until integrated. The statement, tied to a Maine bomb incident context, is cited from Courtesy Watkins Community Museum.
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