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It is my opinion that our elected officials have become completely out of touch with reality (out side the capitals)and should be removed from office at the next election

Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney asked nonessential state workers in the eastern part of the state not to come to work, and Rhode Island Gov. Don Carcieri closed all state and municipal offices Monday. School closings were reported from Maine to parts of Virginia

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Do we need a WWII memorial

Just an Opinion and question

This is just a question. I was listening to the ever present ad by Tom Hanks promoting a memorial for the WWII Veterans. I want to know what everyone thinks about it. I am a Vietnam Vet. I have been to DC many times and on the Mall, but have never been to the memorial. My father was a WWII vet as were his 3 brothers. I firmly believe that the VM (Vietnam memorial) was not for us, but to salve the consciences of the old hippies and peacenicks who spit on us when we came home. When my Dad ...

I have read, and heard, many times about sacrifice. How our military personnel are sacrificing to protect us. I must protest that phrase. I spent 9 years in the US Navy, I sacrificed nothing. I did my job and my duty. My son spent 6 years in the US Navy and did his job and his duty. Most military people don't look at their service as sacrifice. The sacrifice may come later, but that is not foremost in the mind of a patriot. They are willing to sacrifice, but the key word is "willing". During my time in Vietnam making ...

Pro-Bin Laden riots in Gaza turn violent Special to World Tribune.com MIDDLE EAST NEWSLINE Monday, October 8, 2001 GAZA — The Palestinian Authority has been rocked by bloody student demonstrations in support of Saudi fugitive Osama Bin Laden. Demonstrations in support of Bin Laden were reported in many areas of the Gaza Strip on Monday. Two people were killed during attempts by PA police to disperse the demonstrators. The bloodiest protests came in Gaza City. Hundreds of university students, including armed members of the Islamic opposition, clashed with police. At least two civilians were killed and a dozen wounded. Police ...