National Security Strategy Moves Toward Democracy Promotion
In Our View criticizes the new National Security Strategy for embracing aggressive democracy promotion as an aspirational goal. It argues the plan blends preemptive notions with naive faith in democracy to deter war, cites mislabeling Iraq as preventive, and warns such policies risk long conflicts and eroding freedoms at home.
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Editorial on Freedom and Self Control by John Kerr and Ken Brodnax
The page presents an editorial stance arguing that freedom is a divine gift and requires self-control rather than political grant. It asserts that true personal development depends on disciplined conduct aligned with higher moral authority.
Show of independence in a Bush era clash
The piece notes Republicans opposed to a Dubai port lease and later bowed to Bush on NSA surveillance without warrants. It accuses GOP leaders of xenophobic port fears and undermining Congress, while urging restraint and defending checks and balances amid executive power claims.
Guest column argues Iraq war is civil conflict and calls for immediate U.S. withdrawal
Lucente contends the Iraq war mirrors civil war dynamics as Shiite and Sunni factions battle, cites daily bloodshed and failed governance, and urges a rapid U.S. pullout with apology to Iraqis. He labels the invasion illegal, argues American interference worsens chaos, and criticizes Bush administration messaging.
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Thumbs Up for Toby Stevenson Vaulting for a Cause
Odessa American praises Toby Stevenson returning to Odessa for Vaulting for a Cause at 2 p.m. Saturday at MCM Ice at the Music City Mall to raise funds for multiple sclerosis. Readers may submit letters with opinions on current topics via the paper’s contact link.
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