Nation building and the cost of empire abroad
A reader argues the US overstretched militarily and financially by ongoing involvement in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and potential actions in Syria and Iran. The letter questions nation building as a policy, condemns the military‑industrial complex, and warns of long term debts and casualties without clear gains.
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Japan
South Korea
Europe
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Morrison-Knudsen
Barak Obama
Mitt Romney
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Iran
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Great Britain
Kipling
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Pay transparency sparks public interest across New Mexico
Readers weigh in on posting government employee pay online to boost openness. They argue transparency helps citizens compare pay with private sectors, improve efficiency, and trust in governance, citing multiple states and noting no reported identity theft.
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Merilee Dannemann
New Mexico
Dannemann
Welfare politics and Medicare debate in Roswell letter
A Roswell reader condemns Obamacare and Medicare cuts while urging vote against Democrats. He cites CBO figures and asserts welfare expansion harms seniors, praising Navajo stories and railing against government rights. He closes with thanks to local supporters and community figures.
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Paul Ryan
Congressional Budget Office
Caesar
New Mexico
Stanford Washburn
Shiprock
Santa Fe
Stanford
Farmington
Obama
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