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John Ashcroft, former U.S. Senator as well as Attorney General, has been featured in congressional hearings on use of torture during his tenure at Justice. Democrats have stressed immorality of torture, in particular waterboarding, while Republicans rejoin that such painful practices have prevented a second 9/11.

Very dangerous and brutal men steadily are being brought to justice. Radovan Karadzic, just arrested by Serbian authorities, was a principal leader of the breakaway Serb regime in Bosnia during the ethnic warfare of the 1990s. Ingenious disguises and safe houses, maintained by a network of sympathizers in the region, permitted him to remain free for thirteen years.

“Fourth of July – Reflection and Renewal”
by Arthur I. Cyr
The Fourth of July celebrates community, local as well as national. Parades featuring people in uniform - scouts, firefighters and police as well as the military and others – traditionally are a fixture. Military uniforms remind us of the role of war in our history – and our present.

”Turkey: Vital Ally, Crossroads Nation”
by Arthur I. Cyr
Terrorist attacks in Turkey have largely been overshadowed in media attention by those in Afghanistan and Iraq. As a result, a vital United States ally is being overlooked – a very serious mistake.

“War and Peace in Afghanistan”
by Arthur I. Cyr

“Bush Europe Trip Demonstrates Durable Alliance”
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Arthur I. Cyr
George W. Bush this week has embarked on what will almost certainly be his last visit to Europe while in the White House. The itinerary includes a Slovenia summit with representatives of the European Union, plus meetings with leaders of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom and the Vatican

“June 6 1944”
by Arthur I. Cyr
From ancient times to the present, amphibious military operations have been rightly regarded as particularly challenging. The largest such enterprise was the Allied invasion of France in World War II on June 6, 1944 – D-Day.

“Legacy of Robert F. Kennedy 40 Years Later”
by Arthur I. Cyr
Shortly after midnight on June 5, 1968, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was shot in Los Angeles while seeking the Democratic presidential nomination. Sen. Hillary Clinton’s recent reference to the event made news, but mainly in terms of the current campaign.

“North Korea – Syria Nuclear Link Alarming But Not Surprising”
by Arthur I. Cyr

“Agriculture Remains Basic to Trade”
by Arthur I. Cyr