Stories tagged with "Opinion"

A Ripple effect for success by indystar

In retrospect, it appears the Broad Ripple High School class of 1965 was destined for success. Several graduates have done well locally in business. Alan Cohen built the Finish... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Russ Pulliam

Remember Commerce Connector? Let's try it again by indystar

The Oct. 22 propane truck accident on the Northeastside, bottling up traffic on both I-465 and I-69 for many hours, makes a strong case for renewing consideration of a Commerce... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Beyond politics: Reasons to be suspicious of health plan by indystar

Once again Dan Carpenter’s view of government-run health-care reform (“Criers of wolf make foxy hares,” Nov. 15) sounds like something Americans should be ashamed... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Bike lanes could be solution to Allisonville's dangers by indystar

In response to Ann Hanley’s letter (Nov. 7) outlining “dangerous spending on Allisonville bike lanes,” it seems that Hanley has answered her own questions. Is it... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Republic's survival at risk with current president by indystar

It’s good to know columnist Eugene Robinson believes the republic “will survive even” Sarah Palin ("Being Sarah,‘’ Nov. 17). I wish I felt as... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Terrorist trial will only comfort the enemies by indystar

By stating that Americans won’t find it "offensive at all’’ when (Khalid Sheikh Mohammed) is convicted and when the death penalty is applied to him,... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Palin's everywhere, but she plays coy about 2012 by indystar

This is the week that America was Palinized. Sarah Palin is a national preoccupation. Before publication, her book, “Going Rogue: An American Life,” was No. 1 on... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

Don't let curtain fall on the arts by indystar

The impending loss of one of Indianapolis’ longtime cultural institutions once again underscores questions of just how committed this city and the Ballard administration are... – Nov 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

Not worth killing health reform by indystar

Let’s dispense with three fallacies swirling about the question of abortion coverage in health care reform. Two are being peddled by anti-abortion forces. One, perhaps the... – Nov 19, 2009 at 5:12 PM in Commentary

GOP has tradition of picking fights by indystar

For Sarah Palin, with her personality and history, to tell Rush Limbaugh that Republicans should welcome primary fights within their own ranks is hardly surprising. As much as it... – Nov 19, 2009 at 5:12 PM in Commentary

Young survivors understand value of early detection by indystar

As a breast cancer survivor, I am saddened and angered by the study released recommending mammograms start at age 50, and also discouraging the use of breast self-exams. I found a... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

In sickness and in health by indystar

Believe it or not, the news isn’t all bad all the time when the health of Hoosiers is compared to the nation’s. America’s Health Rankings, the 20th annual survey... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

Book gives good guidelines for schools on religious issues by indystar

Robert King’s Nov. 14 article regarding the Anti-Defamation League’s efforts in Washington Township, “Focusing on religion in public schools,” illuminated a... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Tired of excuses by indystar

Fannie Lou Hamer’s famous lament has now become my refrain: I am sick and tired of being sick and tired. In this case I am speaking of the decline and near extinction of... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

Columnist helps make freedom of religion a reality by indystar

Thanks to Dan Carpenter for his thoughtful and compassionate remarks in “Madness and mass suspicion” on Nov. 11. His thoughts will reach hearts and minds that the... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

The best of our faiths by indystar

The Fort Hood tragedy, where an Army psychiatrist went on a rampage killing 13 people, may be understood as the act of one deeply troubled individual that has nothing to do with... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

For healthy state of being, make Indiana smoke-free by indystar

The time is long overdue for Indiana to become free of tobacco smoke in all public areas and workplaces. It is no longer a matter of opinion whether smoking is harmful, not just to... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Coercion that limits choice by indystar

PHOENIX —In 2006, long before there was an Obama administration determined to impose a command-and-control federal health care system, a young orthopedic surgeon walked into... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

Lipstick on a rogue by indystar

You have to hand it to Sarah Palin. I don’t mean you have to hand her the 2012 nomination. Nor do you have to hand her the $24.64 I overpaid for “Going Rogue.”... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

A lesson from Ramallah by indystar

RAMALLAH, West Bank — Looking at this city, you can imagine what a Palestinian state could someday be like if folks got serious: The streets are clean, there’s new... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary