Smokey Briggs on War in Syria and Public Skepticism
Editor Smokey Briggs argues against U.S. foray into Syria, questioning locate ability, motives, and costs. He accuses politicians, media, and generals of profits from war, cites past deceptions, and urges informed scrutiny before sending troops. He cites history and recommends reading Tom Segev and notes the editor’s contact.
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Ballmer retirement sparks Wall Street debate on Microsoft
Guest column by Sam Pizzigati critiques Steve Ballmer's 13 year tenure at Microsoft noting a stock surge after his retirement announcement and a 33 percent decline in share price under his watch. The piece argues executives' pay often outstrips performance, citing the Executive Excess 2013 report and calls for policy actions to curb CEO compensation.
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Constitution Minute Promotes Literacy On Our Constitution
An editorial urges all Americans to read the Constitution regularly, praising its plain English and foundational role. It stresses that readers should form informed opinions on judicial decisions, calling the document the basis of freedom and urging weekly constitutional excerpts to boost literacy.
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Constitution Amendment XXIV Poll Tax Barred
Ratified January 23, 1964, prohibiting poll taxes in federal elections. It states that citizens cannot be denied the right to vote for President, Vice President, electors, Senators, or Representatives due to failure to pay any tax. Congress is empowered to enforce the article by appropriate legislation.
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Editor’s Commentary on Poll Taxes Through History
The piece traces poll taxes from Europe to the United States, noting uniform rates and back taxes that rose for nonvoters. It recalls colonial land ownership as a suffrage gate and cites 1939 congressional attempts to repeal the tax, amid ongoing constitutional doubts.
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