Freedom of expression 'hard thing to contain'
Part of Our World
Dan Rather
      Last week, your reporter wrote in this space about the Chinese government's policy of allowing its news media to report with surprising candor on the catastrophic earthquake there - and wondered what the long-term repercussions would be.
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All 'faces' of liberty and all revolutions not the same
A heritage and a hope
Peter Johnston
      Last summer on a quiet August day my family ambled about Lexington Green in Massachusetts and listened to a young tour guide share about "the shot heard 'round the world" back in April 1775.
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Sounding Board
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      Never forget the sacrifice of soldiers Letter to the Editor: As a veteran, I feel obligated to those who have gone to graves in their flag-draped caskets. Some people may feel that in time one should let the past alone. I live because I was fortunate and I cannot forget those who would now ...
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Forgiveness of VA debts much needed
      President Abraham Lincoln best described our enduring commitment to soldiers when, on behalf of a grateful nation, he promised "to care for him who shall have borne the battle." Caring for the health and well-being of those who fought to defend freedom continues to be one of the federal governmen...
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The humble beginnings of the Daniels brothers
Pokin' Fun
'Doc' Blakely
      Today, dear readers, we will have a meaningful history lesson. Years ago, back before amplifiers, like back before electricity - like really long ago - people didn't have TV or radio or couches to make them couch potatoes.
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