TSA confiscation stats mislead on airport safety
An editorial questions TSA figures showing over 1 million knives and 981 firearms confiscated at screening points. It argues the numbers fail to prove arrests, thwarted plots, or real safety gains and criticizes reliance on such metrics as meaningless for gauging success.
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North Korea and Iraq policy contrasts in Powell remarks
Stephen Chapman notes the shift in U S stance as Colin Powell says diplomacy will guide North Korea issues while warning against Iraq. He argues a nuclear North Korea changes options and questions why force is favored for Iraq but not Korea. Chapman notes Pyongyang’s moves and the administration’s cautious stance.
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A New Year’s Diet for Government Waste
Cal Thomas urges Bush and states to curb bloated government spending. He cites CAGW data showing $20.1 billion in pork projects in the 107th Congress and calls for tax cuts, reduced waste, and commissions to audit government programs. He advocates a citizen driven drive against wasteful spending and notes political hurdles. Thomas hosts After Hours on Fox News Channel.
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