Democracy spreads hope across Middle East pushes reforms
The Iraq vote sparks cautious change in Egypt and Saudi steps toward multiparty politics. Sunnis rethink participation, Shiites push for equal rights, Lebanon voices demand Syrian pullback, and Iraq's ballot success reverberates through the region highlighting U S influence and the chill of the Beirut Spring.
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Let Peace Begin With Me Editorial Page Note
The editorial page by Terican Ken Brodnax of the Odessa newspaper highlights a creed: freedom as self-control granted by God, not political power. It argues liberty enables personal development and aligns with moral guides like the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
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Judges Question Limits on Eminent Domain in Kelo Case
Justice O'Connor pressed limits on using government power to seize private property for redevelopment. The debate centered on New London plan for a hotel, condos, and esplanade, with critics warning of broad, unjust takings and undervalued compensation. The piece cites costs, blight, and the role of police power as alternate justification, noting several justices' caution.
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Alamo defenders worth remembering in Texas Week
Guest column by Marshall J Doke Jr recalls the Alamo in Texas Week. It contrasts Alamo defenders with Spartan warriors, notes the defenders were volunteers, and argues their sacrifice created a moral duty to preserve memory. Doke, a Dallas lawyer, chairs the Texas Historical Foundation.
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Odessa Roughnecks Reveal Opening Roster For Second Season
The Odessa American highlights twenty five football players named to the Roughnecks opening roster as they gear up for their sophomore year. Readers are invited to submit opinions on current topics via email with a thumbs nomination tag.
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