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The Plight of the Asylum-Seekers
Recently, a group of about 200 Central Americans arrived at the U.S. border crossing in Tijuana, Mexico, vowing to wait there until they were granted asylum in the United States. But that’s not how
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The Stockholm Syndrome
With tensions between the United States and North Korea at an alarming level over North Korea’s growing nuclear capability, North and South Korea have suddenly started talking to each other. In fact, things are
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Trump’s Tariffs
The Cost of Saving Jobs President Trump recently signed a proclamation imposing tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. He was able to bypass Congress by claiming his action was for national security. But it
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Help From The Government
The Unintended Consequences Of Good Intentions An old proverb says the road to hell is paved with good intentions. If that’s the case, there must be a six-lane expressway paved with good intensions leading
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Republican Tax Plan: Will It Work?
I am writing this on the eve of President Trump’s second State of the Union address to Congress. I don’t know what he will say in his speech, but everyone expects him to praise
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Mardi Gras Time In The Lake Area
Recently, my wife and I attended the 12th Night celebration at the Civic Center, which marks the start of Mardi Gras season. It was quite a show. Lake Charles has the second-largest Mardi Gras
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Things To Be Thankful For
Another year has flown by, as we prepare to usher in a new one. It’s time to turn the page and forge into the New Year with a positive attitude. There’s way more to
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What Will 2018 Be Like?
Once again it’s time to dust off the ol’ crystal ball and take a look at what the new year may bring. Many significant events are likely to unfold in 2018. Will our nuclear
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Nightmare At The North Pole
Every December, I write a column about spoofed Christmas toys. To get some ideas for the column, I give Santa a call at the North Pole and ask him what little boys and girls
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The Kate Steinle Verdict
A jury in San Francisco recently acquitted Garcia Zarate of all charges in connection with the death of Kate Steinle, a beautiful 32-year-old woman. The case had received extraordinary coverage in the press because
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