ASHTON ELLIS Staff Writer Benjamin Franklin once said, “Those who would trade liberty for security deserve neither.” For those keeping tabs on the escalating illegal immigration debate, the decision seems to be either reward 11 million law-breakers for cutting to the front of the citizenship line, or round-up and deport these same people in a manner that recalls Germany’s … [Read more...] about Preserve liberty and security; respect the law
Perspectives
Danish cartoon controversy inflames ‘clash of civilations’
MICHAEL MIRLISS Staff Writer Samuel Huntington, who predicted the “clash of civilizations,” has been getting much mileage out of his theory post Sept. 11. Naturally, the phrase is used in the West, not as an objective evaluation of the world climate, but as a euphemism for “the barbarians want to destroy our blessed civilization.” These analysts were thrilled with the recent … [Read more...] about Danish cartoon controversy inflames ‘clash of civilations’
America must look back to historical precedents and steer freedom’s future
TROY SENIK Staff Writer In his 1955 book “The Public Philosophy,” Walter Lippmann fretted over the future of democratic governments unable to muster the necessary resolve to shoulder the slow, great burdens that would be necessary to preserve the freedoms of a liberal society. He noted: “Strategic and diplomatic decisions call for a kind of knowledge – not to speak of an … [Read more...] about America must look back to historical precedents and steer freedom’s future
CON: How should the U.S. enforce citizenship and control borders?
BENJAMIN YOUNG Staff Writer There is, perhaps, no hotter issue in the United States right now than immigration. Hundreds of thousands of people have marched in protest in cities all over the United States. Congressmen, senators and a certain California governor have published recent op-ed pieces espousing how and why their particular plan is better than the rest. Some political … [Read more...] about CON: How should the U.S. enforce citizenship and control borders?
L.A. protests likely rigged
BRIAN CHATWIN Staff Writer One immigration law theory would have a worker entering the country illegally but never becoming a ward of the state. That worker should not be allowed the same quality of health care that legal citizens are offered, and his children shall not be educated. Their rights shall not be respected. It is a matter of survival and those who happen to survive … [Read more...] about L.A. protests likely rigged