Bangkok massacre tests Thailand's fragile democracy
Our Opinion argues that the Bangkok killings reflect a broader global struggle for self government. Suchinda’s coup and the Bangkok massacre threaten Thailand’s economic reform era and its image as a neutral, stable refuge for Asia, risking a slide toward dictatorship unless democratic reforms resume.
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Quayle and the Values Debate Across the Nation
Fort Worth Star-Telegram columnist Ivins rails at Vice President Quayle for blaming urban unrest on declining values while ignoring root causes like unemployment and housing. The piece contrasts wealth concentration, income growth, and the real struggles of the poor, noting Quayle profits from political proximity and golf trips funded by taxpayers.
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Serbia and Iraq inaction compared in Safire analysis
Safire argues the Serbia crisis demands international intervention unlike Iraq, urging a coalition response with sanctions and airspace seizure. He contrasts political hesitancy in Washington with Theodore Roosevelt and Harrisonism, urging a decisive multilateral effort to halt brutality.
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