Not Winning the War on Drugs

Though progress has been made, our current strategy should be revisited and revamped. The pervasive drug trade is a detriment to stable and healthy economies and society.

Phoenix rushes to help its 'sister' Chengdu

Chengdu and the Chinese people need our help. Politics and ideology must be set aside; this is an issue of moral imperative and leadership.

http://www.csmonitor.com/2008/0516/p02s01-usgn.html

Immigration and Gang Violence Propel Crusade

It is time to address the relationship between gang violence and illegal immigration effectively.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/15/us/15gangs.html?_r=1&ref=us&oref=slogin

The Republican Health-Care Surrender

The Republican Party has the opportunity to set itself apart from the Democrats and address an issue important to all Americans.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121081009474293593.html?mod=opinion_main_commentaries

Phobia at the Gates

This is an unfortunate categorization of human beings by the US.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/13/AR2008051302719.html

Moral Scales in the Senate

This is somewhat disappointing. There is not relativism in supporting life.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/13/AR2008051302305.html

Here Come the Millennials

It will be interesting to see how the Millennials affect and effect change in the political and social environment of the country.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/13/opinion/13herbert.html?_r=1&ref=opinion&oref=slogin

End the Welfare Marriage Penalty

This is a initiative to promote the strength of our families.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121063787788786833.html?mod=opinion_main_commentaries

How to Win the War Against Cancer

Cancer is all too common and must be defeated; Armstrong serves as an exemplary model of resiliency and tenacity.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121063754261486825.html?mod=opinion_main_commentaries

The U.S. Role in a Mexico Assassination

Disturbing killings in Mexico should be of concern for American authorities. Illegal drug trafficking is an issue that transcends borders and must be addressed effectively.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121055459537484059.html?mod=todays_columnists

Young Saudis ask, 'Where is the love?'

Intriguing perspective into a largely secretive society.

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/05/11/mideast/saudi.php?page=1

Shoeshine politics

A simple yet profound look at the difference between European and American society through the microcosm of shoe shining.

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/02/opinion/edcohen.php?page=1

Last bastions of smoking fall in France

I think the article puts it best:

But something about smoking seems so French. And here, there are fierce pockets of resistance. Opponents claim the ban signals the erosion of French liberté.

Is this a good step for France or a limitation on individual freedoms?

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/01/02/europe/smoke.php