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US continues missile defense plans in Europe despite Russian objections. Good. We can't allow Russia to dictate protecting our allies. The whole plan should be rethought to meet our interests, not because of Russia's objections. If Poland and Czechoslovakia are the only good places, we should go ahead. If other locations deeper in Europe will work, we should consider them.

Majority of Americans favor bombing Iran if necessary to stop it from developing a nuclear bomb. Once the message gets out, this number will rise.

The Supreme Court reviews punitive damages for the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince William Sound.

US government may block plans for new British Airways flights from Europe to New York because Kennedy Airport is too busy. Visitors the US have dropped dramatically. We could use more European tourists, that's for sure.

Many convictions in Madrid bombings. That was on 3/11/04. Why did it take 2 and a half years?

OPEC blames speculation, global instability, and lack of refining capacity for high oil prices, not lack of supply.

China's fuel subsidies creating shortages and violence. They also inflate world demand, driving up prices.

China selling unregulated chemicals to pharmaceutical companies. As long as they are tested before they reach the consumer, I don't care if they're unregulated. The free market takes care of itself. Japanese company discovered mislabeling and using other illegal practices. Now this I care about. Shut them down.

Warren Buffet claims his 18% tax rate is too low. That's awful low for an absurdly rich man. The best solution is to adopt the FairTax so Buffet's rate will be 23% inclusive on every dollar he spends, after prebate, just like everybody else.

Moscow schools ban Halloween.

The new prohibition. Same as the old prohibition. Reason on the war on Americans right to have a drink of alcohol.

Synthesizing bioterror agents in your basement. This is scary.

Democrats go after Clinton, and in response, she continues to dodge answers to fundamental questions. Democrats will nominate her anyway. Article claims Clinton's performance was abysmal.

Sex ban on the Airbus 380? Why have beds?

IBM recycles chips into solar panels.