Wall and Mindsets Survivе After Berlin Wall Anniversary
Reflecting on the 44th anniversary of the Berlin Wall, the piece notes the death toll and mass escapes, cites the August 13 Working Group estimate of 1,135 deaths, and compares totalitarian regimes with current walls in North Korea and Cuba, urging remembrance and critique of Soviet-style oppression.
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Editorial on Freedom and Self-Control by Brodnax and Salter
The piece frames freedom as a divine gift and a matter of self-control rather than political power. It argues that true development comes from individuals directing their own actions and products, guided by moral principles such as the Coveting Commandment, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence.
Gas prices rise yet offer hopeful market signals
An analysis notes gas at $3 a gallon amid headlines of higher prices but argues demand declines and inventories grow. Experts predict prices may fall to around $2 to $4 per gallon with sustained supply growth, while investments in new capacity could ease futures. The piece defends market-based solutions over government intervention.
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Craig Smith
Michael Lynch
Strategic Energy and Economic Research Inc
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Daniel Yergin
Cambridge Energy Research Associates
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Rod Blagojevich
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Deuce Bigalow
Public Forum on Road Safety and Civic Issues
Readers share views on driver behavior and state licensing, urging better testing and signaling. Keith Armstrong from Odessa criticizes politics and favors term limits, while Antoinette Edmonds of Alpine and Tammy Stallcup are cited for thoughtful notes on sex education and religious freedom. Readers invited to email opinions.
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