Spanking and verbal criticism have become, to many parents, more important tools of child rearing than approval.

The system of volunteerism is divisive. It pits one charity against the others for the charity dollar.

Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.

Recognition should come to the reporter who uncovers public cheating or proves a convicted man innocent.

The radio of my youth ... is now a quaint memory replaced by computer hard drives.

Everybody is under pressure to shut up and sing.

Will you remember me when I'm gone?