EDITORIAL
Different standardsThe U.S. Attorney's Office does not have a uniform system for prosecuting public officials charged with criminal violations. The disparity creates the strong impression that Lady Justice has regained her sight, winking at some miscreants and scowling menacingly at others. More » |
General disrespect for human lifeThose admitted to prestigious universities are presumed to have left the world of crime and violence behind. The recent shooting of an alleged drug dealer in Harvard's Kirkland House abruptly alerts the public that the ivy-covered halls are not always a pristine environment. More » |
OPINION
"Mutual interest, mutual respect"I am honored to be in the timeless city of Cairo, and to be hosted by two remarkable institutions. For over a thousand years, Al-Azhar has stood as a beacon of Islamic learning, and for over a century, Cairo University has been a source of Egypt's advancement. Together, you represent the harmony between tradition and progress. I am grateful for your hospitality, and the hospitality of the people of Egypt. I am also proud to carry with me the goodwill of the American people, and a greeting of peace from Muslim communities in my country: Assalamu Alaikum. More » |
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Want to help neighborhoods and reduce violence? Improve educationI read with great interest the Banner's story on city officials conducting a walkthrough of the Dudley Square neighborhood ("Menino reaches out to Dudley Square residents," June 4, 2009). The mayor has done much good in Dudley Square and the larger Roxbury community during his tenure. His vision to select a well-respected, community-oriented law enforcement practitioner, Edward F. Davis, to become commissioner of the Boston Police Department is a testament to his commitment to the communities of Boston that struggle with effective crime prevention. More » |
