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...military can be subject to intrusive, abusive and distracting investigations into their private lives based on a single unfounded allegation about their sexuality. As long as our nation's military has a policy that makes fear of gays and lesbians more important than punishing assault, this problem will continue to exist. Rick Villaseor San Diego...
...Millions of Indonesians consider Barry Soetoro, as he was once known by his Indonesian stepfather's surname, an honorary citizen. But even as Obama takes a trip down memory lane (followed by a visit to Australia), the fate of his boyhood likeness underscores his, and America's, growing image problem across Asia. Soon after Jakarta city workers used the cover of darkness to relocate the young Barry's statue, top U.S. diplomatic envoys were in Beijing to repair foundering relations with the world's third largest economy. Meanwhile, Japan, the world's No. 2 economy, has been calling...
Dennis Brinkeback, Stockholm In your article, Europe's biggest problem appears to be the lack of global power to rival that of the U.S. and China. But in fact, Europe's biggest problem is extensive power over its citizens, who at the same time have almost no influence over Europe's political system. Europe's Foreign Minister, Catherine Ashton, says in TIME that democracy and human rights are Europe's ideals. We have not seen much evidence of that...
...homecoming. Millions of Indonesians consider Barry Soetoro--he was once known by his Indonesian stepfather's surname--to be an honorary citizen. But even as Obama prepares to take a trip down memory lane, the fate of his boyhood likeness underscores his--and America's--growing image problem across Asia. Soon after the statue of young Barry was moved, U.S. diplomats were busy in Beijing repairing relations with the world's next superpower. Meanwhile, Japan, for decades the key U.S. ally in Asia, is calling for a more equal--that is, less submissive--relationship with Washington. Asia's increasingly assertive...
...shoving health care reform through the House with a process known as "deem and pass," it is helpful to return to square one and ask: What, again, is the rush? ... If the bill is so unpopular that it must be passed long before Election Day, could there be a problem with the legislation? ... If you can't run on the strength of the laws you pass, then either you shouldn't be running or you shouldn't be passing...