Texas views on women in combat and broader service debates
An editorial from the Houston Chronicle argues against statutory limits on women's roles in combat zones and criticizes the military ban on gays. It notes the impact on the Iraq war effort, honors service, and highlights past strides in racial integration as essential to defense and civil rights.
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Texas legislature fails to overhaul school funding despite balanced budget
The 79th Legislature approved a 2006 07 budget but failed to reform school finance. House and Senate clashed over tax increases, leaving homeowners in suburbs without property tax relief and public education underfunded. Judge Dietz had ruled the system unconstitutional prompting Supreme Court review. Governor Perry faces possible political backlash before primaries.
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Let Peace Begin With Me Freedom Patrons Speech Motto
A statement of newspaper philosophy proclaims freedom as a divine gift and self control. It asserts that true liberty comes from personal discipline, aligning with moral guides like the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
State department on wrong track says columnist Charen
MONA CHAREN argues the State Department is off course in her syndicated column. She notes her background as an attorney and Reagan White House speech writer while urging policy reconsiderations.
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Metrosexual critique in Hi Magazine fuels culture clash
The article questions State Department sponsorship of Hi Magazine aimed at youth in the Arab world, praising grooming trends among a Boca Raton man while ignoring harsher realities in the region. It contrasts Western grooming with Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia, noting executions, punishments, and gender constraints, and questions cultural bridging strategies.
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Christopher Datta
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Words and pictures do not justify violence in society
TIBOR MACHAN argues that offense and rejection do not justify crimes of passion or violence in the United States. He says critics and offenders often claim defense through movies or books, but civilized people respond with words, not sticks and stones, and terrorism is never justified.
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Daniel Memorial Track Meet Opinion Thumbs Debate
Organizers and participants weighed the weekend event amid mixed signals. The piece discusses the American perspective and ideas about freedom and positive action presented on freedom.com with a thumbs concept.
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