Perspectives

Jim CohenStaff Writer With the recent heated debate in Congress over the future of U.S. military involvement in Iraq, it seems easy to forget 27,000 American troops and another 21,000 NATO troops remain fighting in the forgotten war of Afghanistan.More than five years after the U.S. military successfully attacked the Taliban government of Afghanistan for hiding and harboring … [Read more...] about Iraq debacle diverts attention away from war in Afghanistan

Ashton EllisStaff Writer If you want to do something important, stay out of local government. At least that’s what America’s city councils show citizens as they wage war on the inane in modern life.In a move reminiscent of New York City’s ban on trans fats. Calabasas, Calif. voted recently to prohibit restaurants operating within city limits from providing Styrofoam containers … [Read more...] about Calabasas foam prohibition invasive

SARA TRUEDSONStaff Writer Al Gore announced on Feb. 15 that a series of worldwide concerts to focus on the threat of climate change with an impressive lineup of more than 100 performers, pleasant to all ears, ranging from The Red Hot Chili Peppers to Snoop Dogg to Faith Hill to Bon Jovi. Music has become one of the most powerful tools in reaching the public. The merging of … [Read more...] about Gore’s tour raises global warming awareness

Brian ChatwinStaff Writer Sometimes it’s better to be a statesman than a president. A statesman sacrifices short term political gain for the good of the country. As John McCain stares into the mirror every morning, he should be thinking that he can be a better statesman than a president.McCain thinks he should be the next president. He thinks the country owes him. It was McCain … [Read more...] about McCain is past his presidential prime for election

Melissa GiaimoAssistant Perspectives Editor Hillary Clinton is the Democratic front-runner by a hair. Trailing close is Barack Obama — young, fresh and loaded for bear. But it is too early to tell which Democrat will win the nomination.One way to predict who will win the nomination is to follow the money. Although Clinton has raised more funds, money is pouring in for Obama … [Read more...] about Obama gives Clinton a run for her money in the 2008 Election