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Matter of Opinion archive for Sept. 10, 2007

MONDAY, SEPT. 10, 2007

Overdoing it

I'm no fan of the war in Iraq. Moreover, I'm an absolutist when it comes to free speech. But the demonstration that took place today during Gen. Petraeus' and Ryan Crocker's congressional presentation left me shaking my head. It would be a stretch to call…

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What's in a name?

Changes may be coming for some familiar geographic names in our region. Before you toss it off to political correctness run amok, look at it from the viewpoint of native Americans. For starters, read today's Our view, then post your reactions.

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