Many Americans may be infuriated that Russia and China have signaled their readiness to veto any United Nations Security Council resolution that calls for intervention to punish Syria’s use of chemical weapons in its brutal civil war.
September 2013
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
VIEW FROM AWAY: Olympic Committee right to bring back wrestling
After making a mess of things, the International Olympic Committee finally got it right.
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Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Where should we draw line on slippery slope?
Without a “classified briefing” about events in Syria, I lack the ability to have my questions answered or to make a truly informed judgment. I am reminded, however, of the events leading up to World War II and of how letting an evil get away with violating international norms and law only led to much greater troubles going forward.
Posted inOpinion
DAN DEMERITT: Syria warranted decisive action, not congressional deliberation
SEN. ARTHUR VANDENBERG of Michigan, speaking at the dawn of the Cold War, is credited with the phrase, “politics ends at the water’s edge,” a now widely held point of view that suggests the United States should speak to the rest of the world through a unified and authoritative voice.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Why does paper run such a bad photo of governor?
Why do you people always use the worst picture of our governor that you can find to use in your paper? You always seem to use better pictures of his opponents. Not prejudiced, are you?
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Bikers not respectful; why should we respect them?
I’ve just finished reading the Sept. 5 letter from Joseph Rocque Jr., “Why are toy runs allowed to break the law?”
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
We’re losing meadows to encroaching weeds
Landowners beware: Weeds are encroaching on our land — “pigweed,” alders and multifloral rose to mention a few.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
VIEW FROM AWAY: First peaceful transition of government in Pakistan
During most of his five years as Pakistan’s president, Asif Ali Zardari was so embattled that there were constant rumors that he would be killed, jailed or ousted in a military coup. On Sept. 8, he left office after a formal lunch hosted by his political rivals.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
China plan to buy cabins will result in higher taxes
We should all take a long hard look at the town’s proposal to buy The Cabins at China Lake.
