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Who is the real enemy?
by: Ryan O'Connor - printed on 09-26-2001
Punishment can be delivered in many forms. Afghanistan and other nations suspected of harboring terrorists will likely be dealt punishment on several levels, from diplomatic to military, in the wake of the tragedies of September 11. One form the punishments will almost assuredly take is economic. Since the inception of the nation-state, economic policy has been wielded as a weapon, dangled as a carrot, and ladled out as rewards to favorite children.
An American Dream from Thailand
by: Outhorn Keophelia - printed on 04-25-2001
In 1975, at the tail end of the Vietnam War, 35-year-old Sisouk Keophila, his wife Sengphet and their three-year-old and one-year-old daughters were struggling to break free from war-torn Laos. Searching for a way to escape from the communist-ruled country, the Keophilas finally found an opportunity to flee to America.
In 1978, Trinity United Methodist Church in Salem, Oregon sponsored the Keophila family to come to America.
More than an attack on freedom and justice
by: Cailan MacPherson - printed on 09-26-2001
I’m worried more than I was a week ago. At first, it was good to see so much solidarity among the public and the federal government. Of course, this is to be expected in the aftermath of such a horrible act. The problem is that the most crucial elements of the democratic institution of the United States has been compromised by the very event that is supposedly allowing it to show its strength.
A win for Mr. Le Pen?
by: Mono Vergara - printed on 04-24-2002
It was certainly not expected that the FN (National Front) candidate Jean Marie Le Pen was going to get this result in the first round of elections in France.
What exactly is the meaning of the mystical word 'mantra'?
by: Kelly Maggi - printed on 10-24-2001
Since the debut of this column two months ago, readers have brought one question to me repeatedly: “What in the world is a mantra???” I hope that this will answer your question.
The Modern Mantra:
I use modern mantra in this column. A modern mantra consists of a simple phrase or a couple of words that are meant to help one get through the day or a particular situation. You probably already use these without knowing it.
A Bush fan Speaks out
by: Interview with Joe Mellon - printed on 09-11-2002
I pretty much see two different arguments for why we shouldn't invade Iraq. The first is the emotional plea, and that's complete garbage. It lacks common sense and represents an extreme inability to deal with reality.