Sunday, November 8, 2009

Two Takes

Is Counterinsurgency the Right Path in Afghanistan?

Proponents say the method, though expensive, is best in the long run. Others call its logic flawed. more >>

Victory in Afghanistan Requires Fully Supported Counterinsurgency

By winning hearts and minds over time, U.S. can choke off the enemy's support. more >>

Counterinsurgency Cookie Cutter Doesn't Fit Afghanistan

The Iraq surge's "success" is a myth, not a foundation for sound military strategy. more >>

Distracted Drivers Cause Accidents, So Texting Must Stop

We must act to benefit all motorists, argues Rep. Carolyn McCarthy. more >>

There's No Way to Enforce a Texting While Driving Ban

Both the E-mailers and the ban proponents should use more common sense, says Radley Balko. more >>

Should Texting While Driving Be Banned?

Proponents of a ban say public safety is at risk. Critics argue against one more unenforceable law more >>

Frist: An Individual Mandate for Health Insurance Would Benefit All

Nobody should fear bankruptcy due to illness or injury. more >>

Is an Individual Mandate to Buy Health Insurance a Good Idea?

Frist calls mandated catastrophic coverage good for everyone. Armey says such a rule would raise costs. more >>

Armey: Individual Mandate Would Be a Healthcare Industry Boondoggle

Do we really want to send billions more to the health insurance industry? more >>

Obama’s Poor Choices Could Threaten Our National Security

High-risk decisions remain for the president. more >>

Obama's Pragmatism Will Strengthen Foreign Relations and National Security

President Obama learned the lessons from past mistakes. more >>

Can Barack Obama Keep America Safe?

Is President Obama's security policy enough for the safety of Americans? more >>

Fairness in Advertising Must Extend to the Blogosphere

When bloggers are being paid to say a product is good, readers should know the deal. more >>

Internet Polices Itself on Blogger Advertising Better Than the FTC Ever Could

Long list of exposed falsehoods shows why federal guidelines are nice, but strict laws are unneeded. more >>

Should Blogger Sponsorship Deals Be Regulated?

The FTC weighs new guidelines. Marketers say the Web polices its own. more >>

SATs Help Colleges Make Smarter Admissions Calls

Fair and reliable, the tests level the playing field, for the student and the school. more >>

Are the SATs a Must for College Admissions?

Or is high school performance just as good an indicator of a student's likely success? more >>

SATs Do Not Take the Full Measure of a High School Student

Being good at taking tests is not as important as being a thinker, a seeker … or a clarinet player. more >>

If Europe Can Handle In-Flight Cellphone Use, So Can America

U.S. fliers are not children. Besides, there are built-in limitations to keep things quiet. more >>

Allowing Cellphones In-Flight Would Make Air Travel Even Worse

There are safer and less-annoying ways to keep in touch with those on the ground. more >>

Cap-and-Trade Would Make the American Dream a Nightmare

Washington's pollution-trading scheme would be good for speculators, not homeowners. more >>

Could Cap-and-Trade Help Slow Global Warming?

Proponents say it worked for acid rain. Opponents say there are better, more transparent plans. more >>

Should American Healthcare Be Rationed?

Yes, it's a limited commodity, some say. Others worry that the most needy will be shut out. more >>

Healthcare Is a Precious Commodity That Must Be Used Wisely

Neither a right nor a privilege, healthcare must be treated like any other resource. more >>

Handicap Is Not a Death Sentence and Should Not Be Treated as One

"Futile" healthcare is in the eye of the beholder, and should be in the hands of the patient. more >>

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