Detroit bankruptcy sparks calls for wealthy subsidies
Readers debate Detroit's 2013 bankruptcy and whether suburban wealth should subsidize the inner city. Kevin Schnabel condemns decades of policy while Josh Farnsworth and others warn against overarching reforms. ACLU critiques civil liberties and local Christian perspectives urge science and compassion.
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Please, Anthony Weiner, go and redeem yourself
Leonard Pitts Jr. urges Anthony Weiner to resign and fade from public life after a string of sexting scandals. The Miami Herald columnist condemns Weiner's arrogance and argues New York voters must judge him, noting repeated public missteps and the impact on trust.
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No Drugs, No Democracy Say Early Greek Thinkers
Analysis argues that ancient Greek philosophers who inspired democracy had heavy drug use. The piece likens them to medicine men and shamans, suggesting democracy arose from a drug-using, shamanistic intellectual movement.
Manning case tests if whistleblower or traitor
Army Pfc. Bradley Manning faces a hearing after being found guilty on 20 of 22 charges for leaking more than 470 000 documents to WikiLeaks. The AP notes he could face up to 136 years in prison, with debate over his motive and the proper response to digital era leaks.
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Obama flies to Marthas Vineyard amid vulture capitalism critique
The piece accuses President Obama of hypocrisy as he vacationed at Martha's Vineyard while noting a $7.6 million 9.5 acre estate owned by Chicago financier David Schulte. It contrasts Schulte’s wealth and private equity ties with Romney era critiques, labeling private equity as vulture capitalism and highlighting media responses and political double standards.
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