Our View War urges inventiveness in post 9 11 response
The piece argues the Bush administration should pursue limited, clearly defined military aims in Afghanistan, avoid broad war with Islamic peoples, and balance punishment with creative, unconventional tactics. It cautions against long occupations, stresses avoiding provocation, and suggests targeted raids or aid drops as possible steps.
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Public Forum Contact Details for Odessa American
Readers may submit opinions by mail to Odessa American Public Forum PO Box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760 or by fax 915 333 7742. Online submissions are directed to onletters link freedom com.
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One Nation Under God Pledge Adds Spiritual Strength
Curtis G Winn writes praising the Odessa American front page headline about the Pledge of Allegiance and 1954 Congress action urged by Eisenhower. He urges national prayer for leaders to act wisely with compassion and faith to guide the United States through tragedy and future generations.
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Freedom and security clash in post 9/11 legislation debating liberty
Sullum writes in Reason magazine on the national debate sparked by post 9/11 security measures. The Senate moved to broaden pen register and trap and trace rules while proposing indefinite detention of noncitizens. Critics warn of Fourth Amendment erosion and executive overreach in anti terrorism proposals.
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Bonds chase fails to spark public interest amid changed baseball era
Stephen Chapman notes that Barry Bonds pursuit of the single season home run record draws little public excitement. He argues the home run has become overexposed, with high totals now routine, and cites era changes, juiced-ball suspicions, and media focus shifting elsewhere as reasons the chase feels dull.
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