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Editor: I enjoyed your recent editorial on the rule of law and the editor's book, "In Defense of the West," which has some similar ideas. Too many people have an over-grand opinion of the abilities of government. They believe that through government actions you can really change people. However, without a culture of law, order and virtue, the ability for self government is in question. I believe you are doing some great work, and I just wanted to let you know I admire it." Floyd G. Brown, Executive Director, Young America's Foundation

Editor: Thanks for your informative article on the rule of law. I plan to forward it to friends. Great article PF

Editor: Dear Sir: I say a hearty amen to the much needed tort reform S. Bruce Harrison

Editor: Very good article on the rule of law and tort reform. Now let us see if we can get anything done. Dick Haynes

Editor: Regarding "What is the Matter With U.S. Law?" keep up the good work...GAP

Editor: American Law is a big joke. It is completely disrespected by too many Americans who realize it's all about politics and shysterism. The law is continuously manipulated, edited, twisted with the spirit of the law ignored. The attorneys along with immovable judges have become an uncontrolled monster. The average American does not have a chance of survival nor do the pure of heart. From false accusations, unaccountable police operations and Good Old Boy Justices who go in the same direction the wind is blowing, are a determent to common sense. Sincerely, Melvin I. Tracy, Chula Vista, CA

Editor: I really enjoyed your article on No Law. JD, a necessarily anonymous lawyer.

Editor: Thanks for the excellent piece on torture, Dr. Warren Coats, Baghdad Iraq

Editor: Timothy Carney is right on in his article. Communists are not funny, they are not gone, and they will come again, unless people learn the lessons of history, and stand up for what is right. Thanks, good article, Brent

Editor: Regarding John Carlisle’s “CBS Whitewash,” I've done it! CBS can rest easy now because I know who should replace old Danny boy as its lead anchor. Pinocchio!
I'm serious. Think about it. CBS would be able to maintain an anchor who's as stiff as a board, yet have that new, youthful, fresh, "boyish" look they've been seeking. Not only would Pinocchio be beneficial for CBS, but he would be tremendously beneficial for us. As the lead anchor for CBS, Pinocchio could keep telling lies to the American people without actually having to admit he's lying, yet we could all easily see his nose growing longer. However, CBS would have to change its franchise piece "EYE ON AMERICA" to "CBS - WE NOSE IT ALL." Christopher Flickinger

Editor: In answer to Susan Wood's question in your last edition, it seems to me that Iraqis living in the US should be living in Iraq. Since they are so concerned about democracy working in Iraq, they should of course be there with their own helping out and fighting for their rights. Certainly not here. They are voting in their own country, therefore they pledge allegiance to Iraq. Susan, Former USMC Mom, God Bless America!

Editor: To your point about the cost of having children, the autonomy of local communities has been steadily eroded for one hundred years. Communities are the support of families and of children. As a consequence children "cost" much more than need be -- religion or not. I addressed this point in an essay for EducationNews.org, "Immigration and schools, part 4: communities": http://www.educationnews.org/immigration-and-schools-part-4.htm Tom Shuford, retired teacher, Lenoir, NC

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