What They Are Saying: 11.16.09
 Plan for Mohammed’s trial upholds U.S. values: The decision to try Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and four other accused 9/11 conspirators in the civilian judicial system shows a commitment to the rule of law. [LA Times]The bold decision to try 9/11 terrorists in NYC [Atlanta Journal-Constitution]
President Obama in China: President Obama needs to encourage China to play an even stronger international role — but also curb some of its darker instincts. [New York Times] Great Firewall of China [USA Today] Iran issue is key to Obama’s other foreign policy goals: His administration hopes to improve U.S. relations with the Muslim world and achieve global nuclear disarmament. [LA Times] Study says drug does little, proving need for more testing: Congress should expand programs on effectiveness studies [Boston Globe] One nation, insured: Some states, such as Arizona, are considering ways to opt out of a national plan. That’s foolish. [LA Times] Bitter pill to swallow: The health-insurance reform bill passed by the House contains an unnecessary new restriction on abortion that the Senate should eliminate from the legislation. [Philadelphia Inquirer] The flaws of lethal injection: It’s a preferred method of executing inmates, but so much can — and has — gone wrong that states need to take a hard look at their procedures. [LA Times] The limits of juvenile sentencing: Locking up young offenders for life without parole is inherently unjust. [Philadelphia Inquirer] Faith is no defense: When a child dies, why do courts give believers a pass? [Washington Post] Order in the court [Philadelphia Inquirer] Don’t blame God for terrorism: After the Fort Hood massacre and others, some people — often atheist stalwarts — like to point at the corrosive influence of religion. But a closer look suggests that the most notorious killers usually act on secular motives. [USA Today] Arlington, Obama, and the Afghan decision: Arlington National Cemetery is a beautiful place, as it should be, but its grandeur can deceive. [Boston Globe] Minding our manners in increasingly rude U.S. [Chicago Tribune] Economic lessons from the playground: The basic rules of the playground are sometimes given a more sophisticated, adult name: socialism. [Boston Globe] Under the chamber’s cyber-skin: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is overreacting to a parody tweaking its stance on global warming. [LA Times] Treat. Don’t repeat: Help repeat offenders kick their addictions [Houston Chronicle] ROTC for civilians: Imagine a time when government work was exciting, admired, and sought-after. [Washington Post] Dr. No and the Wounded Veterans: Senator Tom Coburn should not have obstructed urgently needed legislation that consolidates more than a dozen improvements in veterans’ health care. [New York Times] The American way: Smile if you’re insecure: We hide our fear of failure with a positive outlook. [LA Times] Citizen, heal thyself: Get the swine flu vaccine [Boston Globe] Bypassing the Karzai problem: Avoiding the top leader for local leaders may be a more effective way to face the many problems in Afghanistan. [Philadelphia Inquirer] Hope in Afghanistan: A much better approach to building the Afghan police force. [Washington Post] Politics of plate: Quit eating meat and dismantle the global food apparatus. [Washington Post] |
