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Four-years for years: the college myth
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The youth of America are being lied to. Every spring thousands of teens graduate from high school, galvanized by the myth that in four years they will hold in their eager young hands a college degree. Unfortunately for most, this could not be further from the truth.… Post the First Comment
 
Lend a hand, don't stop and stare
The widespread illness known as "economic troubles" has rocked the nation over the last year and a half, leaving some people in more dire straights than others. While some citizens have had to sell their summer home in Tampa or not upgrade to a 52-inch high-definition plasma screen TV, others have lost the very roofs over their heads, the sources of their very livelihoods and the majority of their dignity.… 1 Comment
 
Bush's presence still around
If you thought that Jan. 20 meant that you would no longer have to ask yourself the one question that has plagued our nation for the past eight years, I'm sorry to inform you that you were wrong. The question of course is, "What the hell was the Bush administration thinking?" The answer is as incomprehensible as ever.… Post the First Comment
 
Letters to the editor
Columnist quotes poor protest facts In response to "Right-wing media skews protest," dated Oct. 5, I suggest Spencer Meyer do a better job of his research. 1) Glenn Beck was originally on CNN and is currently on Fox News. He NEVER has been on MSNBC. 2) If this universal health care that Congress and Obama want is such a good plan, then why don't Congress and Obama want it for themselves, and, as a follow up, why won't the Democrats post the bill online to let us read it, seeing as how Congress and the president work for US? 3) Why did Obama have a snitch e-mail (refer to newswithviews.… 1 Comment
 
The Red (comparison) Scare
In conducting my weekly reconnaissance of the political blogosphere, I have found that the measure of intelligent discussion on any subject - from economics to foreign policy - is inversely proportional to how often a Soviet comparison is introduced to the public or online domain.… Post the First Comment
 
No reason to fear new passport chips
The State Department has issued many alerts for international travelers this year. Warnings about swine flu outbreaks, embassy closures, hurricane season and political instability help travelers evaluate potential threats. Some people are suggesting that the State Department should add another warning to its list.… 1 Comment
 
Justice is blinded by the limelight
Lindsay Lohan exemplifies how ineffective the criminal justice system can be. After two arrests in 2007 for charges of driving under the influence (DUI) and drug possession, the actress was sentenced to an extended year-long probation and was ordered to complete alcohol counseling.… 2 Comments
 
 
 

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