Friday, January 23

Leaders to blame for suicide bombers

Suicide bombers, or martyrs to some, are the product of not just evil, but inept leaders that are a disgrace to human kind. These horrid acts of violence are one of the worst possible crimes against humanity. Read more...


U.S. troops, not war, merit public support

Now that thousands of American troops have entered Iraq, the face of the war debate has changed. Americans must now show support for the country’s troops, not because they support the war, but because they appreciate the fact that fellow human beings are placing themselves in harm’s way for a war they might not fully support themselves or even understand. Read more...



Control of Iraq’s oil not Bush’s goal

With the world debating the war, many opposed to military action have embraced a derisive and possibly disingenuous slogan: "No War For Oil." Shouting their four-word mantra in marching unison, the peace demonstraters succinctly capture the popularly perceived motivation of President George W. Read more...


L.A. cemetery should be open to all

In a city where the car already reigns supreme, cyclists and pedestrians just suffered another blow. Recently, the Department of Veterans Affairs decided to close access to the Los Angeles National Cemetery to bicyclists, runners and walkers alike. Read more...



Reform education, not exit exams

The Los Angeles Times recently reported that over 100,000 teenagers in the high school class of 2004 failed both sections of the new California High School Exit Exam at least twice, bringing into question the equity of such a test. Read more...