Our View on Youth Violence and Remedial Values
The Odessa American opinion piece argues that child on child killings reveal societal values. It cites recent cases in Arkansas and Chicago, notes gun access and theft as factors, and urges personal responsibility, parental boundaries, and nonactivist government action. Public figures’ influence on youth is highlighted as a concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Chicago
America
Robert Sirico
Acton Institute For the Study of Religion and Liberty
Grand Rapids
Mich
Sirico
Hiding behind a woman and the Clinton case
Thomas Lowell argues that powerful men must not evade accountability by hiding behind younger women. He critiques the presumption of innocence in political scandals, defends Kenneth Starr’s role, and stresses citizens’ duty to common sense over legalism. He notes Monica Lewinsky's testimony, Starr’s conduct, and recalls Packwood and Tripp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monica Lewinsky
Clinton
Pavlov
Kenneth Starr
Tim
Robert Packwood
Congress
Packwood
Starr
New York Times
Linda Tripp
FBI
Monica
Lowell
Hoover Institution
Stanford University
Truth, deceit and Clinton’s grand jury test
Cal Thomas argues that Bill Clinton’s truthfulness is compromised by a culture of half truths and personal interest. He cites media and political figures questioning honesty, critiques leadership as a moral failing, and asserts Americans share responsibility for political deception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Clinton
Thomas
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Thomas Lowell
Cal Thomas
CNN
Bill Press
Lanny Davis
Miami Herald
Richard Capen Jr
Wayne Dosick
Ervin C. Hargrove
Vanderbilt University
Mattara
Killmore
By Bruce Tinsley