Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation.

For many years, I did my best to report on the issues of the day in as objective a manner as possible. When I had my own strong opinions, as I often did, I tried not to communicate them to my audience.

Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation.

We know that no one should tell a woman she has to bear an unwanted child. We know that religious beliefs cannot define patriotism.

The 60s undoubtedly were the most turbulent years of the century.

We're an ignorant nation right now. We're not really capable, I do not think, the majority of our people, of making the decisions that have to be made at election time and particularly in the selection of their legislatures and their Congress and the presidency, of course. I don't think we're bright enough to do the job that would preserve our democracy, our republic. I think we're in serious danger.

Objective journalism and an opinion column are about as similar as the Bible and Playboy magazine.