Our View on War and Liberty This Year
The editorial urges vigilant scrutiny of wartime policy to protect traditional American liberties. It cites Randolph Bourne on war’s tendency to expand state power and limit individual rights, warning against nation-building excess and actions that erode open society while seeking justice for the Sept. 11 attacks. Hesiod is invoked to frame war as tragic yet sometimes necessary.
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Public Forum Odessa American Contact Details
Public Forum contact options include mailing to Odessa American PO Box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760. A fax number is provided 915-333-7742 and an online address onletters at link.freedom.com for internet submissions.
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Surveillance cameras in DC raise privacy concerns
Jacob Sullum argues that Washington DC plans to deploy hundreds of police cameras in streets subways malls and businesses. He notes potential chilling effects on speech and behavior while criticizing reliance on surveillance as a terrorism justification and warns of voyeurism and data misuse.
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Campaign contributions and corporate influence in think tanks
Stephen Chapman argues big donors seek policy alignment rather than direct favors. He details AEI and Heritage benefits, Brookings access for large givers, and notes that most philanthropy comes from shared views and public spirited aims. He cites Lay’s gifts to AEI and Resources for the Future as examples.
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