Opinion

Editorial: Recommendations hard to take

Panel’s advice on breast cancer stuns many, but positive side exists

The Lima News

This week’s biggest talker has been neither the decision to try admitted terror mastermind Khalid Sheik Mohammed in civilian court nor the release of Sarah Palin’s book. Rather, it was a task force’s recommendation to change years... Full story

Letter: Jordan doesn't vote for those who elected him

I have been wondering whom Jim Jordan actually represents in Washington. I have heard about him most recently for his press conference in Bluffton where he did not actually answer any of the questions that were asked. He answered most things the... Full story

Letter: This generation doesn’t know how to sacrifice

My father and my wife’s father both went and fought in World War II at a young age. They went to war so their moms and dads would not be put in harm’s way. They went to World War II at a young age so their future kids would not have to... Full story

Charles Krauthammer: Another travesty set for New York

Charles Krauthammer, The Washington Post

For late-19th-century anarchists, terrorism was the “propaganda of the deed.” And the most successful propaganda-by-deed in history was Sept. 11, 2001 — not just the most destructive, but the most spectacular and telegenic. And... Full story

Eugene Robinson: New York a battlefield in the war of ideas

Eugene Robinson, The Washington Post

Critics of Attorney General Eric Holder’s decision to bring the self-proclaimed mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and four other accused terrorists to New York for trial can’t seriously believe the city will have trouble handling... Full story

Editorial: No greenhouse gas pact this year

The Lima News

In a major blow to the campaign against the presumed threat of global warming, world leaders acknowledged that a legally binding global treaty won’t be approved at next month’s 192-nation climate conference in Copenhagen. The concession... Full story

Letter: Workers kept in dark before W.C. Wood closed

I just wanted the public to know I worked at W.C. Wood for eight years, and nobody from there contacted me about the plant closing. I found out Tuesday morning from The Lima News. The company told the newspaper it informed its workers. Those people... Full story

Letter: Health care bill wrong medicine for country

As I watched the debates and the vote on the so-called affordable heath care bill Saturday night, I could only feel an incredible sadness for our nation. The “politics of feeling,” so expertly expressed by the president and House... Full story

Letter: Thanks for returning purse at breakfast

A sincere thanks to the lady who turned in my coin purse at the senior high school pancake affair. Prayers to St. Anthony and you, a great Christian with a good conscience, surely helped. My prayers for you and thanks.... Full story

Jacob Sullum: Menu mandate’s missing math

The most conspicuous effect you will see from President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul won’t be at your doctor’s office or the hospital. It will be at your local Burger King. That’s assuming the Senate goes along with a... Full story

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