Archives - Adam Ondo
Sports
Sorry Wiz, but you don’t know what it is
The Packers defeated the Steelers in an epic match up of quarterbacks on Sunday. Read More
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Are U.S. laws too soft?
Is the United States' legal system tilted to favor criminals at the expense of victims? Read More
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The differences between Egypt and Tunisia
Photos of soldiers shaking hands with protestors and graffiti covered walls announcing unity are slowly leaking out of Egypt. The uprisings in Egypt that call for the end of President Hosni Mubarak’s reign are looking promising. Vice President Joe Biden has said that Mubarak should not step down because he is not a dictator, but […]
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Protect victims' rights
We hear constantly that defendants have had their rights violated. These defendants may be the accused or the guilty. Even criminals who have admitted that they are guilty of committing crimes get coddled. But why are the victim’s rights never considered? There is a serious problem with our legal system. The government has its own […]
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Freedom of speech as psychological warfare
“Thank God for Dead Soldiers” and “You’re Going to Hell” were the only things that Albert Snyder could see during the funeral of his only son, Matthew – who was killed in Iraq in 2006. These messages were displayed on signs outside the funeral by Reverend Fred W. Phelps and his Westboro Baptist […]
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Why our foreign occupations will not work
A strong military presence in Iraq and Afghanistan is not going to hinder terrorists. On the contrary, it will only strengthen them, while costing us American lives and dollars. President Obama needs to end the occupation of both countries as soon as possible. I fear that even the quickest withdrawal won’t be soon enough though, […]
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The uses of an extra-jurisdictional army
A group of teenagers are celebrating a birthday party. They hear a crash, followed by a hail of bullets. The party-goers lay dead in a pool of blood. This was the scene in Ciudad Juárez last month. These were the latest victims of a drug war that has claimed 28,000 lives since 2006. I was […]
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The real American Express: the government
This past Saturday, I attended the Republican Rally on campus. The rally was replete with refreshments, American flags and great candidates. Of those candidates, one really impressed me with his speech. His name was Joe DioGuardi. As a CPA that had been in Congress during President Reagan’s second term, DioGuardi was our lone, but well-qualified, […]
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Pakistan can no longer be counted as an ally
I no longer feel that we can honestly call Pakistan an ally. Recently Two truck drivers were burned alive in an attack on fuel tankers heading to Afghanistan. Additionaly NATO forces launched attacks into Pakistan in attempts to eliminate terrorist threats. Taking these two events into consideration, let’s examine Pakistan’s response. Pakistani Ambassador Jalil Abbas […]
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Let the judges decide ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’
Earlier this year, Michael Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, commented on the fact that the Marine units that he addressed in Jordan did not ask any questions about the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, as they felt that questions on State Department issues and women being in combat were more important. […]
