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Letter: Concern that Iran attack lacked important preparation

As a former career soldier, I believe our current engagement in Iran is a mistake that is already having worldwide repercussions. Yes, the leadership there is threatening to its citizens and the region. But now that we have rightly or wrongly decided to “do something” and use our military ...

Letter: Homeland Security funding needed to protect Americans

Frustration! I feel all who are voting against funding Homeland Security is a threat to our country. They do not deserve to have salaries or pensions themselves! Shutdowns are not fair to any of their constituents nor any American. It seems to be a group 'pitty-pot'! Common sense needs to ...

LLOYD: What does representative government mean to us?

Representative government is a fascinating concept to me. While this form has plenty of drawbacks, it has so many benefits over traditional aristocracies and military power structures. "Democracy is the worst form of government there is — except for all of the others!" Dr. Mary Albright ...

BARONE: Political parties on perilous ground

As Donald Trump's Republicans look askance as he launches what looks to some like another long-term war in the Middle East, and as the anti-Trump Democrats hold up Homeland Security funding in what looks to some like prioritizing illegal immigrants over U.S. citizens, one is tempted to ask, ...