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Sam Bennett
Easier said than done
Published on March 02, 2010
As the father of foster and adopted children, on several occasions I've been asked: "In view of the recent earthquake and the thousands of homeless children in Haiti, will you be adopting a child from there? You and your wife are good with children, but they always seem to be returned to their parents." more »
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Jim Devereaux
No more snow days
Published on March 09, 2010
Maryland House Bill 1362 proposes the addition of a virtual school as part of the public school system. A virtual school uses the Internet to deliver a significant portion of instruction to students in remote settings (irrespective of weather). It will be interesting to see who favors and who objects to the bill. more »
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Don Kornreich
On the matter of privacy
Published on March 07, 2010
Does the Constitution protect privacy not expressly provided in the Bill of Rights? Although many originalists argue there are no constitutionally protected privacy rights other than those enumerated in, for example, the First, Third, Fourth and Fifth amendments, the Supreme Court has been recognizing privacy rights beyond those specifically set forth in the Bill of Rights. more »
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Elizabeth Marsh Cupino
Matches made elsewhere
Published on March 04, 2010
Just like everyplace else, Maryland is mired in the big question of same-sex marriage. The field of public debate has become a quagmire of liberal and conservative talking points, individual rights and organized religion, and upcoming re-election campaigns. People are passionate, but nobody is listening to anybody else. more »
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Sarah Norris
A learning experience
Published on March 08, 2010
According to the dictionary, college is defined as an institution of higher learning, especially one providing a general or liberal arts education rather than technical or professional training. In reality, though, we all know -- even those of us who haven't had the pleasure of receiving a college education yet -- that schooling past high school is so much more than an "institution of higher learning." It's an odyssey that begins as early as freshman year of high school for overexcited children like myself and shapes the rest of your life. more »
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Bill Pritchard
The kids from Planet Nice
Published on March 14, 2010
When the little girl I was walking next to in a group on the way to school one morning took my hand and put it to her face, then held my hand for the rest of the trip up the steep drive, I was thoroughly hooked on what we were doing in the mountains of Guatemala late last month. more »
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Barry Kissin
The system
Published on March 13, 2010
Beginning in 2003, a committed group of us doggedly participated in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review process with respect to first NIH's Integrated Research Facility (IRF), then Homeland Security's National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC), and then the Army's new USAMRIID facilities. more »
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Steve Berryman
Resurgent patriotism
Published on March 12, 2010
You will see it on newly minted license tags shortly, as Francis Scott Key's impact on Frederick will emblazon your rear bumper with "Home of our national anthem." Surely, and not coincidentally, it's a sign that a patriotic fervor is now firmly taking hold. more »
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Margaret Rhoades
BoE cuts -- a choice
Published on March 15, 2010
Once again the Frederick County Board of Education is dealing with the angst of what and where to cut funds to lessen or eliminate a shortfall. Why does the board never start at the top when looking for places to save money? more »
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Hardy Stone
Times like these
Published on March 01, 2010
Thank you, Frederick News-Post, for the opportunity to spend a few moments with your readers. I'll enjoy having coffee with them. It is my pleasure to clutter their kitchen counters and coffee tables. Or being part of a papier-mache project for middle school. I'll make good fodder for their recycling bins. Of course I'm honored to line the bottom of their hamster cage. more »
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