Our View Defense spending should be trimmed and rebalanced
The piece argues Defense Secretary Rumsfeld urged boosting the budget to 329 billion while critics like Ivan Eland call for spending cuts. It cites waste, unneeded bases, and programs such as the V 22 Osprey, DD 21 Destroyer, and F 22 fighter as candidates for cancellation, noting pork-barrel politics and the need to align with economic realities.
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Public Forum submission address mix in Odessa paper
Readers are invited to send comment letters to the Odessa American via postal box PO 2952 in Odessa Texas or by fax at 915 383 7742. An online submission option appears misdirected to a nonfunctional domain, suggesting a misprint or outdated link.
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Sharon optimistic on peace but warns tough terms ahead
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, in a buoyant mood after talks with President Bush, says there will be no war or escalation of terror, while outlining a 10 day ceasefire and six week cooling off before renewed peace talks. He insists land for peace remains workable to some extent but demands a security zone along the Jordan River and keeps pressure on Yasser Arafat, whose willingness to accept peace is doubtful. Sharon warns that Palestinian leader Arafat has changed little and may be replaced, while noting Israeli casualties since June have risen. The interview underscores Sharon's cautious optimism amid persistent violence and tough security demands.
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Questionable Statistics and Media Bias in Reporting
Thomas Lowell critiques repeated but false statistics spread by advocates and media outlets. He cites the 1950s to 1980s homeless figures, notes Ted Koppel's correction, and argues that sensational numbers create artificial crises used to push government solutions. Lowell is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University.
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