Our View Uphold Clear Civil Military Boundaries
An editorial argues against weakening the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878. It cites experts from the Cato Institute and Homeland Security, notes past abuses at Waco and Ruby Ridge, and warns militarizing police risks eroding civil liberties and political order. It also recalls incidents like a 1997 Texas Marines shooting during a drug interdiction.
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Public Forum Contact Information for Odessa OA
Public Forum notice provides postal address PO Box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760 and Pax 915 333 7742 for comments. It notes email submission via the OA internet address though the exact URL is not shown. The item reads as a community contact snippet with practical details for readers wishing to communicate with the Odessa OA.
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The Mind's Drug Dilemma The Prozac Placebo Question
Jacob Sullum analyzes SSRIs like Prozac noting that a large share of improvement may come from expectations and placebo effects. The study in Prevention and Treatment suggests 80 percent of drug responses matched by placebo, raising questions about antidepressant efficacy and the enduring role of doctors as meaning delivery systems. Sullum, senior editor at Reason, explores implications for medical practice and patient beliefs.
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Suppressing debate on Iraq war plans shows Bush secrecy
Stephen Chapman argues Congress must hear the case for removing Saddam Hussein and weigh pros and cons before war. He criticizes the White House for barring officials from hearings while warning against relying on foreign leaders for safety. He urges open discussions and a transparent explanation to the American people.
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