Free Republic

Your editorial ''Ill-starred flag amendment would do nation no good'' [June 21] was thoughtful, well-reasoned and timely. July Fourth will be the 230th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. That declaration outlined noble ideals and universal rights such as ''life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.'' Unfortunately, in 230 years, the United States has never lived up to those simple ideals. Most of the grievances listed against King George are as valid against President George. President George is undermining the American Constitution and ideals at home while tyrannically imposing his aberrant beliefs on innocent people abroad. As...

Mother's milk may be the healthiest food for babies, but is it art? Yes, according to Jess Dobkin, a lesbian mother and artist who will present her work Lactation Station Breast Milk Bar on July 13 at the Ontario College of Art and Design, the institution of higher learning that a few years ago brought you vomiting as performance art. The audience will be invited to sip during cocktail hours (5 to 8 p.m.) small cups of pasteurized breast milk donated by six lactating new mothers in the community. Dobkin has obtained a breast milk pasteurizer and will have the...