Thirty three years ago, thousands of American boys died to chase the Italians and Germans out of North Africa. Nobody thanked us for our blood, sweat and tears, and a pro-Communist dictator took over in Libya after we left. Since World War II, our … [Read more...] about Colonialism
Grime and Punishment — March 1976
The Mess in HEW
What is the biggest mess in Washington today? Some say it is the high-crime areas. Others say it is the postal system with its increasing deficits, higher postal rates, and decreasing service. It is more probable that this dubious title belongs to … [Read more...] about The Mess in HEW
Capital Punishment
Probably the most important decision the U.S. Supreme Court will hand down during 1976 will be its determination of the constitution ality of capital punishment. The Supreme Court recently agreed to hear the appeals of six criminals who have been … [Read more...] about Capital Punishment
Restaurant Prices
One of the unfortunate social results of inflation is the quarrels it has instigated among different groups of American citizens. City dwellers blame the farmers and middlemen for high food prices. Farmers blame the unions for the high cost of what … [Read more...] about Restaurant Prices
Mail Surveillance
The politicians and the journalists have stirred up a big flap in recent weeks about the discovery that the CIA intercepted and read the mail of a number of prominent Americans, including Richard Nixon, Hubert Humphrey, Edward Kennedy, and Bella … [Read more...] about Mail Surveillance
Spectators of Crimes
Eleven years ago, a New York woman named Kitty Genovese became famous as the victim of a prolonged stabbing because 38 neighbors looked out their windows and watched the crime, but did nothing to help her. This year a similar murder took place in the … [Read more...] about Spectators of Crimes
CRIME AMONG NON-POOR
Despite all evidence to the contrary, liberal dogma remains unshaken that crime is-caused by poverty and lack of education, and that therefore crime can be eliminated by spending more government money, sharing the wealth, and giving everybody a … [Read more...] about CRIME AMONG NON-POOR
BACKSTOPPERS
A policeman is slain by an armed robber in a holdup attempt. A fireman is buried by flaming rubble when a build ing collapses. Unfortunately, these all-too-frequent occurrences in our cities bring an untimely death to a brave man and leave a woman … [Read more...] about BACKSTOPPERS