Intervention without end in Liberia war debate
Our view argues against humanitarian driven military intervention lacking clear American security stakes. It cites Liberia’s civil war, Taylor’s indictment, civilian casualties, and UN peacekeeping plans while urging cautious leadership and consideration of an overstretched military before sending US troops.
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Liberia
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Sierra Leone
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Bush
Africa
U.S
Ted Carpenter
Libertarian Cato Institute
America
Public Forum Contact Details for Odessa American
The Odessa American invites reader comments and letters to the editor. Submissions can be mailed to PO Box 2952 Odessa Texas or sent by fax to 915-333-7742. Email addresses and links are provided for online submissions via onletters link.freedom.com.
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Court Needing to Avoid Legislating via Rights Claims
Charen critiques Supreme Court justices for disguising policy through due process and privacy rulings. He cites Lawrence vs Texas and Bowers v Hardwick to argue the Court has overstepped, while urging legislative rather than judicial creation of social norms.
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Marriage not a government program says Sullum
Jacob Sullum argues marriage is a religious sacrament not a government creation and opposes a constitutional ban on gay marriage. He notes the state should not dictate marital status and urges upholding private contracts while protecting religious freedom.
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Buddy” West
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