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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Levin a modern-day Nehemiah

In 445 B.C., Nehemiah returned to Jerusalem to repair the badly damaged and dilapidated city walls. He had convinced the Persian King Artaxerxes to allow him to travel to Jerusalem to undertake this monumental task. By recognizing the problem and being willing to do something about it, Nehemiah got the entire project (which was full of danger and numerous obstacles) completed in only 52 days, a truly magnificent achievement for which Nehemiah gave thanks and full credit to God.

September 3, 2013

EDITORIAL: The Obamanomics decline

Fewer Americans will be returning to the work force after the traditional Labor Day holiday. Labor force participation is at the lowest point since the malaise of the Carter presidency. President Obama's economic policies have guaranteed a lower standard of living for Americans.

September 2, 2013

EDITORIAL: Unflattered by imitation

Suing customers is not a smart business decision, but like a broken record, the music industry is willing to do it over and over again. A coalition of major record labels is so desperate to stop the growing trend of consumers turning to YouTube to watch amateur music videos that it's turning to the federal courts once again.

September 2, 2013

EDITORIAL: Olympic stimulus

Every four years athletes from around the globe assemble in a contest of strength, skill and determination. The Olympic ritual, borrowed from the ancient Greeks, is a celebration of victory. It bestows a gold medal on a competitor who crosses the finish line a thousandth of a second before his opponent. There are no participation trophies; a win must be earned.

September 2, 2013

EDITORIAL: Road map to recovery

My fellow Americans, I'm glad to join all of you on this final weekend of the summer. Family vacations are now ending, kids are going back to school, and communities all over the nation are preparing for Labor Day parades. And, by the way, this year marks the 100th anniversary of the first Labor Day parade. It isn't true that I was in that first parade; I've just read about it.

September 1, 2013

EDITORIAL: Happy Leisure Day

These days, Labor Day is just a bookmark. It signals the end of summer, the start of school, the advent of the political hustings and the last chance to buy a car before the new model year arrives in showrooms. Labor Day is associated with picnics, sporting events and shopping. It could more accurately be called Leisure Day, and as such is a distinctly American holiday.

September 1, 2013

EDITORIAL: Hang up the Obamaphones

Congress is finally getting involved in reining in one of the government's most bloated programs, the $9.3 billion Universal Service Fund, which is responsible for saddling telephone bills with an inscrutable array of taxes and fees. People have to pay more to keep in touch with friends and family because the government is raising cash to buy Obamaphones.

August 30, 2013

EDITORIAL: Obama’s venture capital

Hollywood celebrities were thrilled by Tuesday's report that the Obama administration is getting back into the venture capital business. Bloomberg News revealed the Energy Department's plan to pour another $16 billion into the automotive companies most favored by the White House.

August 30, 2013

EDITORIAL: Spies on your drive

Talk about a liberal conundrum. If liberals succeed in forcing Americans into electric cars and tiny econo-boxes, it will starve state and federal gas tax revenue. In order to bridge the monetary gap, state and federal bureaucrats are considering the most Orwellian solution possible, a "vehicle miles traveled" tax.

August 30, 2013

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: U.S. has much to lose in cyber-attack

The offensive cyber-capabilities of the United States may well be outstanding, but every country faces challenges in this area ("Obama hits pause on U.S. action in face of crippling cyber-strikes from Syria, Iran," Web, Aug. 28). Offensive cyber-capabilities are essential if nation-states are to succeed in the present and future realities of international security politics. They lend an obvious strategic advantage and provide the United States with leeway in its policies.

August 29, 2013

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Manning will never be a ‘she’

The Washington Times should refrain from adopting the politically correct Associated Press style of referring to people as "him" or "her" according to way these people perceive themselves ("Army: No gender reassignment for Bradley Manning," Web, Aug. 22). To do so is biologically wrong and journalistically corrupt.

August 29, 2013

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Jackson is the race-obsessed one

The Rev. Jesse Jackson is now claiming the Tea Party represents the return of the Confederate States ("Jesse Jackson: 'Tea party is the resurrection of the Confederacy,'" Web, Aug. 27). Mr. Jackson daily brings up race in some form. I am not a member of the Tea Party but I support what it represents.

August 29, 2013

EDITORIAL: Shooting down Montana’s firearms freedom

Courts are fickle allies. It's hard not to cheer on the rare occasions that Supreme Court justices uphold fundamental constitutional principles, as they did by wiping the District of Columbia's gun ban from the books in the 2008 Heller decision. More often they disappoint, as Chief Justice John Roberts reminded us last year with his surprising embrace of Obamacare.

August 28, 2013

EDITORIAL: Obamacare’s self-dealing

In our current jobless recovery, news of an industry beating the odds and achieving financial success ought to be refreshing. Unfortunately, among those prospering the most in the current economy are the former government insiders who helped draft Obamacare and are now cashing in on its complexity.

August 28, 2013

EDITORIAL: Unsettled science

The need for scientific inquiry is over, according to those who insist matters that are "settled" aren't worthy of exploration. This is what passes for thoughtfulness in higher education today.

August 28, 2013

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Political pollution at Notre Dame

I am an alumnus of Notre Dame, a member of the class of 1970. The school recently announced it would begin admitting illegal immigrants to the university and providing them financial aid — all in the spirit of "strengthening" the student body ("Notre Dame to begin accepting illegal immigrants," Web, Aug. 23).

August 28, 2013

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘The Boss’ should set record straight

During a recent "60 Minutes: Australia" interview that was only aired down under, rocker Bruce Springsteen was asked if he still supported President Obama, and he responded in the affirmative, that he has "no regrets" and concluded the segment by adding that Mr. Obama is a "good president."

August 28, 2013

EDITORIAL: Crushing school choice

The White House has taken Louisiana's poorest schoolchildren and crushed their hopes for a better future. Citing rules meant to end racism, the Justice Department last week asked a federal judge in New Orleans to slam shut the door on minority kids, ensuring they remain trapped in failing schools.

August 28, 2013