Sunday, October 12, 2008

Two Takes

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Is Negative Campaigning Good for America?

Dick Morris argues they help; James Leach argues they hurt. Post your thoughts. more >>

James Leach: Negative Political Ads Hurt the United States

Candidates who win by tearing down their opponents cannot then govern. more >>

Dick Morris: Negative Campaigning Is Good for America

Political assaults help uncover pols’ flaws for the voters. more >>

Minow: The Debates Should Only Include Viable Presidential Candidates

Only Viable Nominees, Please: Let’s not include all 260 presidential candidates in the debates. more >>

Nader: Open the Debates for Third Party Candidates Like Bob Barr, Cynthia McKinney and Me

The People Deserve to Hear Us: Voters should have better options than Democrats and Republicans. more >>

Should Third-Party Candidates Like Ralph Nader, Bob Barr, and Cynthia McKinney Be Included in the Presidential Debates?

Ralph Nader, Bob Barr, or Cynthia McKinney on stage with John McCain and Barack Obama? more >>

Should the U.S. Drinking Age Stay at 21?

Or should it be changed? more >>

A Lower Age Would Be Unsafe

The 21 drinking age has saved lives and should remain. more >>

The Status Quo Has Bombed

The 21 drinking age has fostered a secret culture of binge-drinking. more >>

No Interest, No Purpose, No Use

These assemblies are an outdated waste. more >>

Necessary but Needing Reform

We should keep political conventions, even if they need a little modernizing. more >>

Two Takes: Since Free Press Benefits the Public, We Need a Media Shield

We can keep critical information flowing to the public without endangering national security. more >>

Two Takes: A Media Shield Would Imperil Our National Security

Protecting people who leak vital information illegally would hurt our national safety. more >>

Two Takes: Energy Independence Is Neither Practical nor Attainable

A solution to our energy problems has to be practical, reality based and short term. more >>

Two Takes: The U.S. Needs to End Its Energy Dependence

This dependence is economically unsustainable and dangerous for our children. more >>

Two Takes: The Supreme Court Made a Mistake in 'Boumediene'

The recent Supreme Court decision reverses precedent and endangers our security, Glenn Sulmasy argues. more >>

Two Takes: With 'Boumediene,' the Court Reaffirmed a Basic Principle

The Supreme Court's 'Boumediene' decision reaffirmed an important right under our Constitution. more >>

Gore Lawyer Robinson on HBO's 'Recount': This Is What Florida 2000 Was Like

The film is good entertainment and OK history. more >>

Bush Lawyer Ginsberg on HBO's Recount: GOP Won Reality, Dems Win Movie

But the film captures the tension and unpredictability of Florida in 2000. more >>

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