Timely limit on Patriot Act and FBI NSL powers
Our view lauds a New York district court ruling that the Patriot Act provision expanding FBI National Security Letters and gag orders violates the Fourth and First Amendments. It urges vigilant scrutiny of government powers in the war on terror and questions renewal or expansion by Congress.
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Social Security crisis tied to retirement myths and privatization
Thomas Sowell argues that Social Security fails because it never collects enough to pay promised pensions. He contrasts private annuities with Social Security, favors privatization to build future wealth, and condemns mandatory retirement as a political myth used to shift pension liabilities. He labels the system a pyramid scheme and criticizes government intent to alter retirement ages.
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John Breaux
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Bush supporters urge reelect in Odessa letter
A Odessa reader, Vance H. Tschauner, argues for Bush in the Iraq and terrorism wars, attacking Kerry as inconsistent on war votes and defense spending while praising Bush for counterterrorism, economic policy, and homeland security. He contends Kerry would weaken the military, export jobs, and raise taxes, while Bush fights terrorists abroad and stabilizes the economy.
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