Perspectives

Brian ChatwinStaff Writer Last week I attended a dinner party in Hollywood at which my date and I were the only natural-born citizens of the United States. Looking around the table there were three couples from India, one man from China, and us — the two white kids from Calabasas. At this “United Colors of Benetton” event I came to the conclusion that the United States, with … [Read more...] about Bush must alter message for skeptics

Troy Senik Staff Writer There is an inconvenient truth that lurks just beneath the surface of partisan politics in this country. For those who brandish their Republican or Democratic credentials as ecclesiastical talismans, brace yourselves — your church is about to be defamed. The noble lie of American politics is that our two major parties embody holistic governing … [Read more...] about Partisan gap pits sensible solutions

Jim CohenStaff Writer The national holiday to thank and remember our nation’s veterans from former and current wars for their service to our country comes to Main Street, USA on Saturday. Veterans Day acknowledges the courage, honor and bravery of those who have put their lives on the line for our nation in the name of freedom and security. Some wars fought have been wars of … [Read more...] about Holiday highlights Vets needs

Scott MillerPerspectives Assistant Riverside County officials arrested Raymond Lee Oyler on Thursday, Nov. 2, in connection with the raging Esperanza fire, which claimed the lives of five firefighters. He is charged with multiple counts of arson, as well as several counts of first degree murder. This situation also lends itself to two “special circumstances” that have to do … [Read more...] about Death penalty not an acceptable deterrent

Ashton EllisStaff Writer Do you know David Kuo? Up until 2003, Kuo was deputy director of the White House Office of Faith-Based Initiatives (“the Office”). He was charged with making good on President Bush’s campaign promise to tap $8 billion in new taxpayer funding for religious charities. After two years and $7.94 billion left untapped, Kuo became disillusioned about the … [Read more...] about Religion and taxes do not mix