Tyranny of choice not worth genetic shaping of babies
Opinion piece against sex selection for unborn children arguing it plays God and risks social imbalance. It cites a Virginia mother who had two sons and a daughter after artificial insemination, warns of ethical perils, echoes historical abuses, and urges leaving fate to determine gender.
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Monique Collins
Fairfax
Collins
Associated Press
Josef Mengele
Hitler
Germany
Teens, Makeup, and Warning Signs of a Troubled Generation
Debbie Moreland reflects on her friend Melissa, a 13 year old who escalates from minor makeup theft to lying about a stolen blush. The writer links Melissa’s behavior to a broader trend of teens taking from others with no remorse, raising fears of future violence while clinging to hope that Melissa may yet turn out okay.
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House Republican tax cut plan trimmed to 80 billion
The GOP scales a 600 to 700 billion over ten years plan to 70 to 80 billion over five, financed entirely from future surpluses. Citing potential recessions and budget risks, the piece argues saving the surplus and strengthening Social Security is wiser than a rapid tax cut now. Scripps Howard News Service
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