Civil liberties on trial in al-Marri case at Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will review Ali Saleh Khalad al-Marri standoff over indefinite detention of a legal U S resident held for years as an alleged al Qaeda operative The decision tests presidential power to imprison without charges and the balance with civil liberties and due process in wartime.
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Lawmakers and federal offices listed for Texas reps and senators
A roster of contact points for U S Representative Mike Conaway and Randy Neugebauer in Midland Odessa and Lubbock, including their Washington offices, plus U S Senator John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison with their Capitol addresses and phone lines for public inquiries.
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Editorial: Let peace begin with me
Ken Brodnax writes an editorial asserting the newspaper’s mission to inform readers so they can safeguard liberty. It frames freedom as a gift from God, not a political grant from anarchy, emphasizing self-control aligned with moral guides and the Declaration of Independence.
Fear, Terror, and Security in a Post 9/11 World
A column argues that security measures including phone-call interceptions and Guantanamo are necessary to deter Islamic terrorist threats. It warns against liberal opposition and stresses the need for coercive responses to prevent devastating attacks, citing 9/11, other bombings, and fears of nuclear threats.
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Promised Land humor fades under Obama era satire
A guest columnist derides political correctness and jokes about Barack Obama Hillary Clinton and the Clintons. The piece mocks Biden Palin and California voters while praising Clinton Foundation and Bill Clinton's influence as Obama builds a team of rivals. Hart signs off with contact details.
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Thumbs Up for Roger Bennett's Santa Service at Nursing Home
A long time helper, Roger Bennett, has played Santa at a Fort Stockton nursing home for 11 years. Readers are invited to share their comments on current topics via email, indicating a thumbs nomination.
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