Crime and punishment folly in Georgia and Congress
Tom Teepen argues against harsh three strike style laws, noting Georgia’s seven crime list and mandatory terms, while highlighting data on recidivism and youth crime. He urges a national crime commission to study effective solutions beyond mass imprisonment and calls for focus on education and prevention.
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Georgia
Congress
Clinton
California
National Crime Commission
Whitewatergate echoes and Nixon blame in political discourse
In a Fort Worth Star-Telegram style riff, the author critiques the Whitewater affair and Nixon’s shadow over American politics. The piece lampoons gate naming, cites Grammgate and Nussbaumgate, and argues Watergate reshaped trust in government and fueled partisan theatrics.
Parents Seek Balance In Protecting Children From Crudeness
A reader laments exposure of sexual content in media and questions how parents should handle films and magazines given modern culture. They argue for thoughtful protection without censorship, stressing that adults decide what children should or should not see while noting society’s loss of shared child suitability norms.
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Bert Lance
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Billy Carter
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Jim Wright
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Nussbaumgate
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Wishgate
Mate Ibn Cao
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Canadian cigarette tax cut stirs lessons for U S policy
A Canadian rollback after a 1991 hike led to lower revenue and a booming bootleg market, with cross border smuggling and crimes rising. The McKenzie Institute says the tax was social engineering that bred rebellion and crime, a warning for Clinton era plans.
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Clinton
Canada
McKenzie Institute
U.S
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Toronto
Jean Chretien
Chretien
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