View: no smoking gun from 9 11 commission testimony
Our View argues Condoleezza Rice delivered a capable briefing with little new insight. The piece notes the 9 11 commission’s limited mandate and questions about Iraq’s role in terrorism strategy, urging reform of intelligence agencies and scrutiny of Iraq policy.
The San Mateo height limit and hidden costs in policy
Thomas Lowell argues that local height restrictions on San Mateo buildings create broader costs across land, housing, traffic, and urban sprawl. He compares market price signals to government undercounting of costs, warning officials and taxpayers pay the price. Lowell notes the lack of forced cost accounting in policy choices and cites lens pricing as an analogy for valuing hidden costs.
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Rice testifies with authority before 9/11 commission
Cal Thomas notes Condoleezza Rice remained composed through three hours of questioning. He praises her oathbound stance and argues her emphasis on wartime resolve and preventing future attacks. He warns that terrorists are present, calls for decisive action, and cites historical lessons to support a hard line. Rice’s testimony is seen as substantial though not revealing new facts. Thomas hosts After Hours on Fox News Channel.
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