EDITORIAL
Vote No on Question 1Question 1 on the Nov. 4 ballot is an intriguing proposition - the elimination of the state income tax. No one likes paying taxes of any kind, but the sophisticated citizen will give this proposal considerable thought. More » |
Vote Yes on Question 2Possession of even a small amount of marijuana is a crime, but that doesn't discourage many Massachusetts citizens from pocketing a little toke for later. The consequences of being apprehended and convicted of an illegal drug offense are unreasonably severe. More » |
OPINION
Presidential debates: Good theater, but not much moreTo some, Republican presidential nominee John McCain was a noble citizen for citing the urgency of the financial implosion as the reason for trying to delay the first debate with Democratic rival Barack Obama. To others, it was simply a naked, crass and desperate effort by McCain to seize back a tiny patch of the high ground from Obama on his strong point issue of the economy. More » |
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
President Palin? A coin-flip, according to the numbersPresidential running mates are often chosen not for their leadership or grasp of issues, but as a way to "complete" the candidate's image to voters, either by complementing their better qualities or ameliorating their weaknesses. More » |
