What They Are Saying: 10.27.09
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Get the shot [Chicago Tribune]
Swine Flu and You: While there is no reason to panic over the swine flu, people should take normal precautions to prevent it from spreading. [New York Times] The Case for More Stimulus: Because of ongoing economic problems, the immediate need for stimulus trumps the longer-term need for deficit reduction. [New York Times] The threat of homegrown terrorism: Though terrorism is back in the headlines, many question whether individuals like Mehana Mehanna, the Sudbury native arrested last week, pose a significant terrorist threat or do they lack the capability to inflict any real damage? [Boston Globe] Iraq, Afghanistan and the politics of war: In both countries, military advances must be matched by political progress toward peace. [LA Times]
General fallibility: President Obama should give Stanley McChrystal what he needs — not what he wants. [Washington Post] Either/Or in Afghanistan: Sometimes a “war president” has to decide to start bringing the troops home. [Washington Post] Keeping our allies on our side in Afghanistan: The U.S. must be willing to listen to those nations that are sharing the risks. [LA Times] ‘One free swerve’ [Chicago Tribune] Death in the desert: It’s time the U.S. take steps to keep thousands of migrants from dying attempting to cross into this country. [LA Times] To check or not to check: Bag wars aloft [Chicago Tribune]
A Win for Internet Speech: A judge was correct in throwing out a suit against Craigslist over its “erotic services” section, since the law shields the company from liability for the speech of others. [New York Times] Lose your job? Need health care? Join the military: Times being what they are, I have decided to suck up to Fox News by becoming a conservative commentator. [Philadelphia Inquirer] More than 1 way to cool Earth [USA Today] Boomers out of the spotlight: Not long ago, I was blithely driving along, listening to a public radio story on senior citizens and unemployment. [Philadelphia Inquirer] |
