Published Thursday, September 25, 2008
THE TRIBUNE'S VIEW
School technology
By HENRY J. WATERS III, Publisher, Columbia Daily Tribune
Have you noticed K-12 student achievement levels have generally weakened at the same time the use of new technology in their classrooms has grown? Do you wonder whether there is a connection?
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All are invited to join in Pagan Pride Day
Editor, the Tribune: In this election year, political rhetoric has promoted the idea that America is a Christian nation. This is not true and is dangerous to the liberty of all. America was founded on the principles of tolerance and freedom.
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Chris Kelly will support
funding higher education
Editor, the Tribune: I am writing to support Chris Kelly for state representative in the 24th District. Chris has relevant experience as an associate court judge, chair of the Missouri Labor and Industrial Relations Commission and longtime service in the Missouri legislation. He will be especially effective in issues of higher education.
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Kelly will lead Democrats
in bringing about change
Editor, the Tribune: As a retired University of Missouri professor who has lived in Columbia for 40 years, I ask you to join me in supporting Democrats in November. You might have a problem voting a straight party ticket, but this election feels different to me.
The West is losing Europe to Islam
By DIANA WEST
With Wall Street convulsing and the White House race intensifying, the question "Who lost Europe" is on no one’s lips, let alone minds. Indeed, the question begs another: "Is Europe lost?"
Reality rocks candidates’ big plans
By DAVID S. BRODER
WASHINGTON - Every so often, reality has to intrude on politics. The candidates, of course, resent it and do their damnedest to avoid it. And those of us who make a living reporting politics are equally determined not to let the harsh truths of the outside world impinge on the "game" being played out on the campaign trail.
