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...about a shallowness of soul and a spiritual complacency that seem to permeate a culture of materialism. They say that he teaches us how to live a practical and congenial life but not an exalted existence based on great spiritual passions. Others see the same reflection and admire the basic middle-class values and democratic sentiments that now seem under assault from elitists, radicals, religious fanatics and other bashers of modernity and the bourgeoisie. His admirers look upon Franklin as an exemplar of the personal character and civic virtue that are too often missing in today's world...
...Russians, Iraqis suddenly find themselves enjoying unprecedented freedom to speak their minds. But like those post-Soviet Russians, they also find themselves in the throes of a socio-economic catastrophe. In many cases their jobs have simply disappeared, gangsters are helping themselves to the nation's treasures and such basic services as electricity and potable water are suddenly no longer reliably available. The difference, is that the Russians had no one to blame; the Iraqis have the U.S. occupation authority...
...Defeating the insurgency and winning the peace in Iraq is a battle that will be won or lost politically, in the hearts and minds of Iraqis. And Iraqis will judge the U.S. first and foremost on its ability to deliver security and restore the basic functioning of a society free of Saddam's chokehold - a mission the insurgents will, undoubtedly, be doing their utmost to disrupt at every turn. It may be premature to say the battle is being lost, but nor is it possible, yet, to claim that it is being won. Which may be why Washington's only...
Since when has perfect health been a basic human right? These days it seems as if everyone feels entitled to health care without facing the natural risks of life. If you place yourself in a doctor's care, that's your decision and an admission that there is no better alternative. Yes, measures should be taken to eliminate incompetence in the doctor's office, but at some point our society must return to a foundation of trust. Punishing those who are dedicated to saving lives is not a solution. Malpractice litigation is outrageous. You must take responsibility for the choices...
...students should understand at some basic level how unraveling the mysteries of the genome is transforming the nature of science,” he said, “and how empirical methods can sharpen our analysis of complex problems facing the world...