Foreign travel fears grow as gun culture cited abroad
An Atlanta Constitution piece recalls a Tokyo visit where locals doubted safety in America due to gun violence. It contrasts Japan’s handgun ban with U.S. shootings, notes Japanese fears of crime, and cites Mondale’s reassurance yet questions its credibility. Marilyn Geewax authored the column.
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Walter Mondale
Mondale
Declasse smokers face social scorn and hostility
Mike Royko portrays the anti smoking crusade as a social stigma, showing a tavern scene where a smoker is shamed as a social inferior while contrasting broad societal blame with calls for harsher penalties for other crimes and dangers. The columnist argues public policy favors some sins over others and questions where compassion ends.
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George Will
Salvadoran election marks progress toward democracy
Lela Steffey of Mesa, co chair of an American delegation for the International Republican Institute, monitored El Salvador's nationwide vote. Observers reported no violence or fraud as citizens lined up to vote, marking a shift from civil war to civic participation.
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Joaquin Villalobos
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Arizona
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The Clintons and money values clash in 60s style
Ellen Goodman argues money taints the public image of Bill and Hillary Clinton, linking their wealth to 1960s ideals and moral judgments. She notes the tension between profit and principle, contrasting their finances with public service and other entrepreneurs pursuing socially responsible business.
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