Our View on Clinton Perjury and Public Apology
The piece argues Clinton must own his actions amid Lewinsky testimony and possible perjury. It notes polls favor delaying impeachment, suggests a televised apology may work, and criticizes White House defenses while highlighting ongoing Starr investigations and public distrust in the presidency.
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Denial of mental illness costs families and safety
Chicago Tribune columnist Joan Beck notes the Weston family’s grief after their son Russell Weston Jr. killed two security guards and wounded a visitor at the Capitol. She argues for stricter gun laws, better mental health treatment, and expanded community services to prevent tragedies, stressing societal denial and gaps in care.
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Presumption of innocence and the American way in politics
Mona Charen argues that the presumption of innocence remains essential in criminal justice and warns against delaying judgment in political scandals. She notes the Clinton-Lewinsky case shows selective privilege and urges voters to demand truthful testimony, stressing character and accountability.
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