Susan Graybeal
With sixteen years as a news reporter, Susan has an interest in issues involving education, energy and politics. She also enjoys literature and entertainment topics.
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AP's Twitter Hack Highlights Cybersecurity IssueIt may not seem like a big deal, but the hacking of the Associated Press' Twitter account on Tuesday caused stocks to temporarily plummet.
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California Train Would Be Nice, but Not NecessaryAt $68 billion, a high speed train is too expensive for a state that is not in very good financial shape.
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School Shouldn't Punish 6-Year-OId for Parents' TardinessA 6-year-old should not be punished for her parents being late, and the school needs to be a little more understanding.
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Why Hasn't There Been More Outrage Over Kermit Gosnell?Dr. Kermit Gosnell ran an abortion clinic for years in which babies were reportedly born alive and had their spinal cords severed after birth. Why aren't more people angry about it?
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Theater Shouldn't Be Held Responsible for ShootingIf Cinemark would have known that James Holmes was going to kill people at its theater in Aurora, they wouldn't have allowed him in. They didn't know. They shouldn't be held liable.
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Senate Should Move Forward on Immigration BillThe newly introduced immigration reform bill isn't what either the Republicans or the Democrats wanted, but it's necessary and should move forward.
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Baucus is Right: Health Care Law is a DisasterWith the implementation of the health care act set to take place by January, people still don't know what the benefits are or what they need to do for coverage.
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Media Should Use Greater Care in ReportingRepeated mistakes made by media organizations who are in a rush to be the first to report the story make the public less trusting of the media.
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Something Should Be Done to Keep Unemployed EmployableNew research suggests that someone with experience who has been unemployed for a long time has no better chance of getting a job than someone with no experience does.
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Carnival Should Reimburse Coast Guard CostsCarnival Corp. should help to support the Coast Guard's services by paying the agency for rescue operations.
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I'm Not Offended by Bieber's Anne Frank CommentPop star Justin Bieber is catching criticism for saying he hopes Anne Frank would have been a fan of his. But why shouldn't he wish for that? Why shouldn't he strive to inspire people too?
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College Knife Attack Would Have Been Worse with GunPeople want to compare Tuesday's stabbing at a college campus in Texas to the recent mass shootings. But it doesn't compare.
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Federal Budget Proposal Should Make Parties UnhappyObama's federal budget should feature less spending and come with the expectation that the Republicans and the Democrats aren't going to be happy with it.
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School Wrong to Suspend Kindergartener for MohawkYes, the young boy's haircut probably caused a disruption in his classroom, but it was a temporary one in a world full of disruptions. It wasn't worth suspending a kindergartener for.
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Jindal's Tax Plan Too Harsh for Poor PeopleJindal's tax plan would hurt poor people and is likely the reason that his popularity is fading in Louisiana.
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Judge Right to Reverse 'Morning-After' Pill RulesWith no proof that it is unsafe for people younger than 17, emergency contraception should be available over-the-counter.
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Obama Shouldn't Apologize for ComplimentThe president did nothing wrong when he said his friend, Attorney General Kamala Harris, was brilliant and beautiful.
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There's More to the Plane Diversion Than Just a PG-13 MovieA family is claiming it was kicked off a flight for quietly complaining about a PG-13 movie. I think there has to be more to the story than that.
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School Shouldn't Starve Kids Whose Parents Won't PayMaking kids go hungry at lunchtime is not an appropriate way to deal with parents who haven't paid for their children to eat lunch.
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Why Do So Many of Us Believe in Conspiracy Theories?According to a recent Public Policy Polling survey, a whole lot of us think that the government is out to get us.
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Families Right to Be Upset About Delayed 9/11 SearchIt is good that more potential 9/11 remains have been found, but the families of those who have not been identified have a right to be frustrated after all these years.
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Maybe 'Idol''s Star Has Simply Burned OutAmerican Idol has had a good run and some great success. But I think, after 12 seasons, it's time to call it quits.
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Death Penalty Warranted in Baby Sex Assault CaseConvicted murderer Steven Smith says he meant to sexually assault a 6 month old baby, but he didn't mean to kill her.
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It's a Good Time to Look Again at Cellphone Radio WavesAlthough cellphone technology has been around for decades, scientists still don't know if the radio waves from handheld devices pose health risks, and the FCC hasn't updated its standards for cellphones since 1996.
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Gallup Poll is Right: Republicans are InflexibleFrom immigration reform to taxing the wealthy, the Republican party sure knows how to dig its heels in. And everyone has noticed.
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Gates' Condom Challenge Tackles an Interesting DilemmaIn spite of condoms being widely available and affordable, many men won't use them. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is looking for ideas to change that.
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With Bonuses Tied to Test Scores, Someone was Bound to CheatTeachers and administrators falsified the scores on students' standardized tests in order to receive bonuses. Does that surprise anyone?
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Public Schools Should Leave Ideology and Politics OutWhy are public schools so caught up in teaching ideology in class? Why not just teach the facts and leave the theories to the parents?
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Registered Sex Offenders Have to Live, TooSome proposals regarding the information that the public should know regarding sex offenders goes too far.
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Toddler's Death a Tragic Example of Too Many DogsThe family of a toddler mauled to death shouldn't have had seven dogs in the yard.
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College Education Going from Unaffordable to ImpossibleRather than figuring out how to keep college tuition low so that people can afford it without taking out huge loans, the government is looking to up the interest rate on those loans.
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Goodman's Girlfriend Adoption was Rightly OverturnedJustice comes to a selfish multimillionaire by way of a lengthy prison sentence and the reversal of an adult adoption meant to protect his money from a civil lawsuit settlement.
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Tired of Equality Logo on FacebookI don't feel like I need to change my profile picture in order to support gay marriage.
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Movie Theater Shooter's Guilty Plea is Good for Victims, FamiliesIf prosecutors accept the plea deal of accused movie theater shooter James Holmes, he would avoid the death penalty. But those he hurt would have the chance to get on with their lives.
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New York's New Minimum Wage Law is RidiculousIs it good fiscal policy to reward employers for hiring students instead of adults and to make taxpayers fund a minimum wage increase? Of course it isn't. But that's not stopping New York.
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Glad to See a Woman Appointed to Lead Secret ServiceJulia Pierson will become the first woman to lead the Secret Service and brings 30 years of expertise to the position.
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So What if Teen Girls like Victoria's Secret?A group of parents is alleging that Victoria's Secret is marketing underwear for teens and tweens. I don't understand why they're so worried about underwear or defining their daughters by it.
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I'm Not Bothered by Spending on Former Presidents$3.7 million was spent on pensions and costs for the former presidents. I think the spending is justified, as these individuals remain in the public eye.
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I Don't Trust Unilateral Park DesignationsObama's new national parks designations may very well be a good thing, but the way he designated them only brings questions and distrust.
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High School's Unisex Bathrooms are a Good IdeaNo one should be afraid to use the restroom at school. An Oregon high school has installed new unisex bathrooms to make sure it doesn't happen.
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Much to Be Learned of Moving Forward from Newtown ParentsHaving just lost their child a few months ago during the Newtown school shooting, Robbie and Alissa Parker have chosen to move forward with courage and with love.
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Republicans May Have Good Reason for Blocking HalliganSomeone who is described as a judicial activist has no place in one of the most powerful courtrooms in the country.
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Tech Firings an Important Warning in the World of Social MediaBeing offensive at a professional conference and tattling on others for being offensive may both be reasons to lose your job, as this year's PyCon conference shows.
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How Does Congress Think the Post Office Should Become Solvent?Congress says no to the Postal Service suggestion of limiting delivery of mail to five days a week. But it can't seem to come up with a better idea of how to make the service solvent.
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Fort Hood Suspect Should Be Allowed to Plead GuiltyIf Nidal Hasan could plead guilty to murdering 13 people and injuring 32 more, it may provide some relief and closure to the victims and their families.
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I'm Siding with Majority on Illegal Immigration IssueWith millions of illegal immigrants in the U.S., we can't arrest them all. And I don't think we would want to.
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School Right to Ask Students Not to Wear CologneToo much cologne can be even more offensive in schools than dress code violations and with hazardous results.
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Where was the Courtroom Control in Ohio Shooting Sentencing?The judge failed to keep control of the courtroom in the sentencing hearing of an Ohio high school shooter. That failure resulted in more pain for the victims' families.
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School Right to Suspend Bus Driver for Cell Phone UseRossana Lucas had a good excuse for taking the call while driving the school bus. But she should still be suspended for it.
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Government's National Security Letter was WrongThe government shouldn't have the right to access a company's subscriber information without a warrant and shouldn't be able to scare the company into complying either.
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Malls Should Offer Things that You Can't Buy OnlineUntil they start offering something new, I'd rather stay out of the malls and do my shopping online.
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Palin's Message on Obama is Stale and InflammatoryIf the Republicans want to bring more people to their cause, they really should avoid having Sarah Palin stand up at a conference and insult the president.
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Ohio Case an Important Gauge of Society's Attitude About RapeAre we, as a society, still willing to blame the victim and encourage silence or have we come to a point where we actually understand what constitutes sexual assault?
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Using Oil Revenues to Fund Research is a Good IdeaExpanded drilling in exchange for more money to fund clean energy research sounds like a good compromise to me.
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Is it Wise for Everyone to be Arming Syria?When Hezbollah and France are rooting for the same outcome and offering weapons to guarantee it, one has to ask whether its really a good idea to be arming Syria.
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I Agree with Rubio's Message of RespectWhen discussing hot-button issues like abortion, gay marriage and global warming, Sen. Marco Rubio's message of mutual respect is one we all should heed.
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Cruz Does Have a Point with Weapons Ban QuestionSen. Feinstein refused to answer an important question about selective application of constitutional rights, when really it was a question worth considering.
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I Respect Michelle Obama's View of FamilyWhile the social scene in the nation's capitol is probably as exciting as can be, the Obama's say they're focused on their kids. I appreciate that.
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Lying Administration More Concerning Than Most Illegal ImmigrantsThe Obama administration should learn from past mistakes with Fast and Furious and Benghazi and come clean about the release of illegal immigrants from jail.
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No Debt Crisis? Who is the President Kidding?President Obama is now saying that most of the work on cutting the deficit has already been done and that it isn't a big deal if congress doesn't agree on spending cuts. Is he joking or has he just given up on Congress?
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States with Big Majorities Go Wild with Hot-Button BillsIn Colorado, the legislature is approving gun-control, same sex unions and tuition for illegal immigrants. In Oklahoma, the government is saying yes to arming teachers, preventing the enforcement of ObamaCare and cutting the state income tax.
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Driver Shouldn't Be Ticketed for 2 Miles Under LimitA person shouldn't be ticketed for going 63 in a 65 in the left-hand lane on the interstate, because the legal speed for an impeding traffic violation is at least 10 mph under the speed limit.
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Anti-Islamic Bus Ads Serve No Reasonable PurposePosting hateful messages and attributing them to others for the sake of shock value and inciting hate in others shouldn't be allowed under the First Amendment.
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Big Application Shouldn't Be Part of Health Care PlanIt has been said that health care should be a "right" for all American citizens. If it is, in fact, a "right," then it shouldn't involve a lengthy and complex process.
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I Don't Understand Why Rapist's Sentence was VacatedJudge vacates the 124-year prison sentence of a convicted rapist and heir to a cosmetics fortune.
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Callan's Call for Work-Life Balance is ImportantFeminism's dark side is that it is still very hard to find a balance between work and family.
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Mummy Heart Disease Study Shouldn't Be SurprisingWhy is it so hard to imagine that heart disease may be a natural part of aging?
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Why Can't a Zombie Just Be a Zombie?Professor ties zombie fascination with feelings of dissatisfaction. I say it's just people having fun.
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Budget Woes Won't Be Solved by Canceling ToursCanceling the White House tours due to staff reductions from the sequestration isn't a good message to be sending to the public. We understand that the sequester is Congress' fault. We shouldn't be punished by it.
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Volunteer Should Not Have Had Access to LionWhy didn't Dianna Hanson, who had studied ecology, evolution and biology in college, understand that exotic cats are wild animals and they could kill her?
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$15.5 Million a Fair Settlement in Solitary Confinement CaseIn this country, people should not ever be placed in solitary confinement with no access to a lawyer or health care and no appearance before a judge. Our justice system wasn't set up for that.
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For All His Talking, What Did Rand Paul Gain?Rand Paul did little but provide more distraction and more delay when there is work to be done.
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Iraq Report Shows the U.S. is Not Good at Nation Rebuilding$60 billion was spent on Iraq -- where there are still daily bombings and unfinished projects. We need to stop trying to rebuild other nations.
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Feds Should Not Be Heavy-Handed with Pot LawsThe federal government should look for a compromise on the marijuana legalization issue, rather than looking to sue states where the voters have made marijuana legal.
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Woman Denied CPR Wasn't a Victim of Anything but PublicityLarraine Bayless knew when she moved to the California elder care facility that there was no trained medical staff there. She moved there anyway, and wanted no life-prolonging intervention.
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Holder's Drone Strike Response Not that Alarming to MeThere's a reason why a drone attack against a U.S. citizen on U.S. soil has never happened and will likely never happen. There are a thousand other Constitutionally-sound solutions that could be used first.
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UNC Rape Case Completely MishandledThe Honor Court at the University of North Carolina found Landen Gambill's alleged rapist not guilty. But do they have the experience or training to conduct such investigations?
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School Should Rethink Its Dress Code After Marine Logo IssueA school's dress code should be clearly stated and not open for interpretation or paranoia.
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We Shouldn't Be Funding Syrian RebelsThe Obama administration is considering providing assistance to Syrian rebels. What our government really should be thinking about doing is providing assistance to us.
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I Understand Paul's Vote to Confirm HagelSen. Rand Paul's decision to vote against ending debate on Hagel's nomination, and later to approve the nomination, makes total sense to me.
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Pet Food Stamps are Fine as Long as Government isn't InvolvedI like the idea of a program that helps needy pet owners to feed their animals. I just hope the government stays out of it.
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Hinckley Shouldn't Get More Time Outside of HospitalA man who attempted to assassinate the president of the United States and critically wounded the president's press secretary should not be granted freedom.
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Graduation Rate Achievement Nothing to Brag AboutIncreased graduation rates are good news for students... At least, for the ones who are white, who are not poor, and who have no learning disabilities.
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I Agree with Huntsman's Gay Marriage StanceFormer presidential candidate John Huntsman has grown in his view regarding gay marriage and is encouraging other conservatives to do the same.
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New Poll Shows Interesting Attitudes on Government SpendingAmericans sort of like spending money, but poll suggests that most of them want a good idea of what the money is being spent on.
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Why Did it Take Police 36 Years to Go After Shooters?How much more of a chance would the police have had to catch the people who shot Walter Johnson if they'd pursued those individuals for attempted murder instead of a robbery all those years ago?
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Drones in the U.S. Bring Questions of Privacy, AbuseDrones can be used to remotely inspect buildings, to monitor traffic and -- someday -- may even be capable of delivering packages.
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Obama Should Stay Out of Gay Marriage Supreme Court CaseObama should not be allowed to weigh in on a gay marriage case before the supreme court that his administration is not a party to.
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Rape Comments Show Lack of Public Knowledge on SubjectHow can we reduce the number of rapes on college campuses and in this nation as a whole when a lot of people don't even believe that rapes take place?
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The Sequester is Painful Proof of Congress' IncompetenceEventually, Congress is going to run out of delays and the spending cuts are going to happen. And when those cuts happen, it isn't Congress who will suffer because of it.
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Texas Teen is Rare Exception to the 'Don't Sue Your Parents' RuleI think a teenage girl should have the right to decide whether she wants to have a baby or not and I wish her parents would have supported her decision instead of trying to coerce her to have an abortion.
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Federal Report on Education Offers Nothing NewA federal commission released a report this week that said past educational reforms have been ineffective in providing pathways to a quality education for all kids. But the report had no new ideas on how to do that.
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Fort Hood Victims Further Victimized by Government's TreatmentThe accused shooter in the Fort Hood massacre was associating with a terrorist. The people he killed were serving in the military. Yet, the government doesn't consider it an act of terrorism.
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Mississippi's Delayed Action on Slavery Ban is ShamefulIt took a recent immigrant and the movie Lincoln for someone to realize that the State of Mississippi had never ratified the Thirteenth Amendment.
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I Think Adventurers Should Pay Rescue CostsIf someone wants to take the risk of a back country adventure, they should also accept the risk that they will have to pay if a team needs to come rescue them.
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Republican Delay of Hagel Vote is UnfortunateAre the Republican senators holding a confirmation of an appointment for Secretary of Defense hostage in search of more information about Benghazi? Enough with the games.
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Apology is a Small Start for Ex-Members of WestboroThe granddaughter of the founder of the Westboro Baptist Church apologized for funeral protests. It's a nice gesture, but it's only the beginning of what needs to be done regarding funeral protests. -
Universal Preschool is Nice, but Will it Help?President Obama is saying that preschool for all will eventually improve the economy. But preschool hasn't improved the economy yet, and studies show that it doesn't provide long-term benefits.
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Torn Over the Idea of Raising Minimum WageWould raising the minimum wage allow more people to live comfortably or would it just mean fewer jobs and higher prices?
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DNA Should Be Standard Evidence in Murder ConvictionsWith new technology available, there is no reason for people to be wrongfully convicted in many murder cases now.
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Dorner Should Have Found Better Way to Air Grievances with LAPDWas Christopher Dorner wrongfully terminated from the LAPD? Does it even matter?
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Community College the Answer for Most StudentsA large portion of students aren't bent towards careers requiring four-year degrees. Community college is a great option.
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Nugent's Invitation to State of the Union a MistakeNugent said last year that if Obama won the election he would be dead or in jail. Neither has happened, but he is going to the State of the Union address this week.
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Cantor's Suggestion on Immigration Makes No SenseCantor's suggestion to give citizenship to the children of illegal immigrants doesn't make sense unless the children are adults and not at risk of being placed in foster care if their parents get deported.
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Pleased that Condoleezza Rice Has Joined Immigration EffortsThe former Secretary of State has formed a group to help work on a bipartisan solution to the issues regarding illegal immigration.
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There Should Be a Compromise Between Deportation and AmnestyMass deportation of illegal immigrants? Or amnesty and citizenship for all? There should be another option.
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Stopping School News was the Wrong Way to Deal with StoryRather than stopping publication of the school newspaper, the principal could have requested a follow up story or written a letter to the editor, highlighting the changes that had been made.
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Off-Hour Work Tasks Should Be CompensatedChicago requires its police officers to carry phones during off hours, accept work-related phone calls and respond to emails. The officers should be compensated for this.
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Cutting Saturday Postal Service is a Good StartThe post office is trying to save $2 billion a year in the face of a yearly loss of $15.9 billion. Something needs to happen, and cutting Saturday service is a good start.
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Jewell an Odd Choice for Interior SecretaryPresident Obama's choice for the next Interior secretary has business and energy experience, but no political experience. Can she handle the job?
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Christie Both Right and Wrong About Doc's Weight CommentsGov. Christie has a point about doctors making remarks on his weight and potential health issues without evaluating him, but he was the one who brought the conversation up this week.
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The Internet Has Put the Hurt on Office ProductivityIf you take all social media and shopping out of the equation, some people might be more productive and creative in their jobs through the use of the Internet. But on the whole, the Internet is active and work productivity is taking a hit.
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We Don't Need to Know All the Details of the Alabama RescueThe media is pressing for the details of the Alabama hostage rescue, but isn't it enough to know that the rescue was successful and a little boy is safe?
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Judge Right to Deny Delay of Zimmerman TrialMore than a year is too long for a case to go to trial. Zimmerman's defense attorneys should be prepared.
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Obama is Right About Allowing Scouting for GaysThe time has come for us to stop considering people's sexuality and start considering how we can simply help each other.
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Tying Energy Policy to the Super Bowl? RidiculousYou would think the ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee would know better than to try to jump-start dialogue about energy policy by using the Superdome power outage as an example.
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Ex-FEMA Director's Superdome Joke was DisgustingThe former director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency takes aim at Katrina survivors in his Super Bowl Superdome joke on Twitter.
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Applebee's Commits Second Wrong in Firing WaitressFirst the Applebee's server missed out on a tip and God was used as an excuse, and now a fellow server has lost her job as well.
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Yes, Chicago Gun Control Has FailedAre out of state guns and a lack of strict penalties an excuse for why Chicago's tough gun laws are failing to curb gun violence? No, they're merely symptoms of that failure.
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I Happen to like Tuning In, Dialing Up and Surfing the WebApparently, there are certain technological terms that are so far out of date that you shouldn't say them. Say them anyway.
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McCain's Comments Not Helpful to Immigration ReformThere are a lot of reasons to support immigration reform, but worrying about the Republican Party and red states turning blue shouldn't be at the top of the list.
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God is Not an Excuse to Avoid Tipping Your WaiterWhat is it about going to church and following Christ that makes people act badly to their server at the restaurant?
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It's Well Past Time to Pay 9/11 First Responders9/11 first responders should have seen money for their illnesses years ago. Now it may be too little and too late.
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Immigration Reform Must Include Border SecurityProviding a pathway to citizenship and determining the status of one's documentation are all parts of immigration reform. But border security must come first, and the president knows this. -
We Should Not Give More Aid to SyriaAll the millions of dollars we are giving to help Syria won't buy peace in that country.
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No Right to Sue Over Home's Past HistoryIt would have been nice for someone to know if there had been a murder-suicide in the home she bought, but it doesn't mean she should have the right to sue the seller and the agent for not disclosing that.
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Taco Bell Should Have Kept Its Anti-Veggie AdTaco Bell pulled an ad that was critical of veggie plates in order to avoid the complaints of people who probably don't even eat at Taco Bell.
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Police Right to Say Mass Killings aren't Just About GunsWhat is it going to take to stop the mass killings in America? Gun control? Mental health services? Greater attention to the sorts of movies and music that are being made? Or just a lot of money?
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N.J. Mayor Has Too Many Accomplishments for Senate RunNewark's mayor has an accomplished record and he is known for saving lives. It's hardly the resume you would expect from a senator.
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Homeland Security Chief Should Avoid Random 9/11 ReferencesDepartment of Homeland Security secretary Janet Napolitano cheapens the subject of cyber security by comparing it to 9/11.
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Affordable Healthcare for Everyone -- Unless You SmokeProvision in the Affordable Care Act allows health insurance companies to make smokers pay more for coverage.
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Industries Right to Fight New York City Sugary Drink BanNew York City Mayor Michael Bloomber has imposed a ban on the sale of sugary drinks in containers 16 ounces or larger. I think the restaurant industry is right to fight it.
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Mixed Feelings About Combat Roles for WomenIs allowing women to be assigned to smaller ground combat units a good idea? As a woman and the mother of a female service member, I just don't know.
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Schools are Taking Gun Fears Way Too FarSchool officials have become so afraid of guns that they're disciplining young children over folded paper, hand symbols and toys.
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Could Increase in ADHD Diagnosis Lead to More Mass Violence?Interestingly, the increase of white male children being diagnosed with ADHD comes at the same time that an increase in mass murder by white males is reported. Is there a link?
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Corporate Sponsorship of Inauguration is DisturbingThe marriage of government and corporate interests has gotten stronger, to the point of casting a negative light on the inaugural festivities.
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Senate Would Do Well to Confirm Cabinet Picks QuicklyFox News is reporting that the Republicans in the Senate may make the confirmation process tough on the people President Obama has selected for top cabinet positions. I hope they don't.
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Why Does Te'o's Online Relationship Really Matter to Us?With everything else going on in the world, why are we all so caught up in whether this young man was duped on the internet by a fake girlfriend or not?
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Food Allergy Settlement Goes Too Far in Government ControlDeclaring food allergies as disabilities and mandating that a university provide its students with menu options puts eating establishments at risk for future lawsuits.
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Threat to Withhold Congress' Pay May Encourage More WorkThe idea of not getting paid unless they complete the job should be attached to every hot button issue Congress is working on.
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Politicians Only Want Electoral College Changed if it Favors Their PartyNow it is the Republicans who want to change the Electoral College process of selecting a president. But in 2000, the Democrats were calling for change.
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San Francisco Public Nudity Law Should RemainNudity is fine in San Francisco. Just not on the street.
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Parent Petition for Changes to Failing School a Good StartThe school may be failing, but the parental involvement at Los Angeles' 24th Street Elementary would make most districts envious.
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It's Good for the Aurora Movie Theater to ReopenSome family members of the victims killed in the Aurora movie theater shooting are upset by the theater's reopening, but for the city of Aurora and its citizens, the theater being back in business is a good thing. -
Kucinich to Be Strange, Interesting Addition to Fox NewsFormer representative Dennis Kucinich may be the first vegan, UFO-sighting ventriloquist to ever become a contributor on the conservative-leaning Fox News network.
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Not Sure if Florida's Stand Your Ground Law Should be RepealedStatistics show that deaths due to self defense have more than doubled in Florida since the state passed its Stand Your Ground Law. But how many deaths have been prevented by the law?
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NRA Wrong to Use Obama Children in Attack AdFight the president's policies on gun control all you want, but don't use the Secret Service protection that his children receive as a means to attack him.
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Family Member Right to Sue Psychiatrist in Holmes CaseIf the psychiatrist treating Aurora movie theater shooter James Holmes would have agreed to have him placed in a 72 hour involuntary psychiatric hold, the murders might never have happened.
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The Doomsday Clock is a Creepy Way to Make a PointScientists use the doomsday clock to make a point about the state of man-made dangers in the world. But it seems a bit dramatic, creepy, and prone to political whim to me.
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Conspiracy Theorists Should Leave Sandy Hook Helper AloneAs if the suggestion that the government was involved in the Sandy Hook massacre isn't bad enough, now those who believe that theory are harassing a man who helped some of the students.
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Congress' Bickering Will Lead to Hodgepodge of State Gun LawsThe inability at the federal level to have meaningful conversation or a unified direction on gun control will leave state laws skewed on all sides of the issue. -
I Agree with Longer School YearsEducation Secretary Arne Duncan is saying that kids need longer school years in order to catch up with the world academically. Three months is too long for a summer break. -
Glenn Beck's Dream of "Independence" is Either Scary or ImpossibleRight-wing talk show host Glenn Beck has a proposal for a new community. It sounds like either a cult or an impossible dream.
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Hoping the Forecasters are Right About Falling Gas PricesGas prices are predicted to go down this year... Aren't they?
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White House Picks Don't Have Me Crying Over DiversityObama's picks are criticized by some as lacking diversity, but I am willing to give the president the benefit of the doubt that he picked the people most suited for the job.
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Arming Janitors is a Ridiculous IdeaThe argument that custodians have full access to the school and they don't have to focus on the kids first doesn't convince me that arming them is a good idea.
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The Next Act of the Political Play is About to BeginThe upcoming fight over federal spending is little more than the same political theater we have been treated to for years.
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Texas Should Stop Targeting Women's Health ClinicsTexas is penalizing clinics and patients because lawmakers don't agree with a legal medical procedure.
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I Agree with Former Presidents Receiving Secret Service GuardWe allow presidents to become celebrities, follow their every move and then some of us balk at the idea of providing them with secret service protection.
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Eric Holder Should Have Resigned as Attorney GeneralHolder reportedly did nothing wrong in the Fast and Furious case, but I think he should have known about it and he should have cooperated with Congress. -
Holmes Case Shows Gaps in Background Check SystemThe Aurora movie theater shooter was not only able to pass a background check for one gun, he was able to acquire four guns and more than 6,000 rounds of ammunition.
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The Real Danger Facing Most Teachers Isn't Guns, it's StudentsGuns aren't the most common danger facing teachers, being victimized by students who have no real consequences is.
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Group Should Remove Republican from its NameMost of Congress is either right or left. Most Americans are somewhere in the middle. That's a problem.
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Not Looking Forward to Nicki Minaj on American IdolThe show is likely to become less about singing and more about Nicki Minaj's drama.
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We Don't Have an Emotional Responsibility to AfghanistanGeneral believes we should remain in Afghanistan, but Afghanistan doesn't seem to want us there. -
Arpaio's Armed Volunteers a Gamble in Public SchoolsVolunteers armed with automatic weapons patrolling public schools is a risky practice for America's toughest sheriff.
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Pelosi's Doctored Photo Draws Away from Significant MomentListing the names of those not pictured is a widely accepted practice in the world of group publicity photos. Why did Pelosi's office feel the need to alter the picture?
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Arizona's Lottery Law Strikes the Right BalanceArizona doesn't require a lottery winner to participate in a press conference, but does make their identity available through a public records request.
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Obama Partly to Blame for Constant Focus on BudgetObama could address a lot more of his priority issues if he could exercise more leadership in dealing with the fiscal situation.
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Child Should Not Have Been Suspended for Gun GestureSchool should have better informed the parents and shown a desire to help a child learn rather than simply punishing the child.
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House Should Have Chosen a Different SpeakerRep. John Boehner has not shown his ability to be a good speaker for the House of Representatives.
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Sperm Donor Should Not Have to Pay Child SupportThe state of Kansas chooses to have a sperm donor declared the father of a child in order to make him pay for the medical expenses that the child's legal parents are unable to pay.
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Everyone is Wrong -- and Right -- About Disaster FundThe arguing and stashing of pork into bills by members of Congress needs to stop. -
Publishing Names of Gun Permit Holders: Legal but WrongA newspaper shouldn't invade people's privacy in order to make a political point about gun control.
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Restraining Order a Statement of Child's Entitlement, Parent's FearThe rite of passage from childhood to adulthood should include a restraining order and claims of stalking and mental illness.
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Principal Wrong to Suspend Student for Santa SurpriseStudent suspended because the principal was disturbed by his Facebook posting, even if the police weren't.
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Russian Adoption Bill Will Deprive Children of HomesThe chance for children to be adopted should not be tied up in retaliation against America.
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All Schools Should Take Security SeriouslyMiddleton Elementary School uses a preventative approach to security, rather than a reactionary one.
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Plenty of Blame to Go Around in Afghan Massacre CaseIs the death penalty appropriate when the accused has been deployed four times?
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Hagel a Good Choice for Secretary of DefenseChuck Hagel's experience as a military leader and friendship with the president would bring compassion and bipartisanship to Washington, D.C.
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Administration Right: Now Isn't the Time to Debate Gun ControlAre the recent mass shootings a matter of weapons or of mindset?
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News Station Misses Opportunity by Firing MeteorologistNews station had an opportunity to participate in teaching someone about self-acceptance. Instead, the station fired its meteorologist.
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TLC's Funeral Show Likely to Become a Huge SuccessA show about funeral services seems strange, but people like to watch strange shows.
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Rice Shows Maturity, Professionalism in Stepping DownEmbattled UN Ambassador withdraws from Secretary of State consideration, saying that the battle for confirmation isn't worth it for the country. -
Guns Should Not Be for Sale on the InternetA so-called "lethal loophole" has the private sale of guns from an internet site linked to killings in Wisconsin and Chicago.
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Sex Offender Intern Highlights Need for Immigration ReformThe decision as to what to do with an illegal immigrant who has been made to register as a sex offender should not be left to the political whim of a Department of Homeland Security employee.
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Jail Time May Save Lindsay Lohan's LifeThe actress needs consequences for her actions, but more than that, she needs help.
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Gag Order Violation in Holmes Case Puts Justice at RiskBy reporting on the existence of a notebook that James Holmes sent to his psychiatrist, a Fox News reporter and a law enforcement source have risked sanctions against the prosecution.
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Appeals Court Right to Overturn Illinois Gun BanFederal Court of Appeals says people's need to defend themselves extends outside the home; overturned new Illinois gun law.
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Boehner Says We're Broke, but We're Also StupidDealing with the deficit is about more than raising taxes and cutting spending. It's also about being smarter in how we spend our money. -
I Agree with Ruling Against "Choose Life" License PlatesState should not fund crisis pregnancy centers through the sale of an anti-abortion specialty plate.
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GOP Should Quit Fighting Against Upper Income Tax HikeIf they give in on the tax cut for the rich, congressional Republicans can move the discussion to other, pressing issues.
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Money Spent on Inauguration is ObsceneObama reverses his own ban on corporate donations in order to have an expensive party that few in the country can afford to attend.
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Zimmerman Right to Sue Network for DefamationThere are enough questions to be answered in the Trayvon Martin case without a network news station altering tapes and creating more confusion.
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Protesters Should Be Happy They Have a JobRaising the minimum wage and getting benefits for fast food workers are good goals, but not possible in the current economic climate of this country.
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Karzai's Statements a Good Reason to Leave AfghanistanIf Karzai thinks his country is better without us, maybe it's a good time for us to leave.
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Pelosi is Right: It's a Weird Time for a VacationDon't the members of the House of Representatives have something they should be working on?
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Parents Had a Right to Take Child Out of the HospitalWhat right do authorities have to charge parents for neglect for taking their child from the hospital?
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Boehner's Removals from House Committees are DisturbingThe House Speaker removes members of committees who have opposed him in the past.
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Cadet's Complaints About Religion and Academies AbsurdCadet says he was disrespected at West Point, but it appears he was treated very respectfully.