Tom Friedman is a writer whose articles (op-ed pieces on nytimes) I have been closely following over the last year or so. His opinions on out-sourcing were excellent, he even went on to create a documentary on that issue. But, his excitement at the idea of spreading democracy in every nook and corner, I don't quite agree with.
Linked below, his latest op-ed - note the bit on Europeans' idea of America. Its hard for me to fathom as well - *how* can abortion be an issue in this country, which can claim to be among the most technologically advanced countries in the world? Tax, gay marriage, health care - all those don't strike me as much, but if *anyone* has a right to decide whether to bring a baby into this world or not, its the mother. HOW can that right be taken away? Interference of religion in matters of the state alright, but even then..can't get myself to quite digest it..
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/20/opinion/20friedman.html?hp
His views on Iran in that article seem shaky..
About the festivities for George W. Bush's (aka W, Dubyah) swearing-in ceremony today - 12 million being spent by the City of Washington DC to provide for the most elaborate security arrangements that DC has ever seen!
P.S: If you don't have a login for nytimes, let me know, and will be glad to email the article/post the full text here. The nytimes membership is free btw..
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When someone starts their numbering from 0 (instead of 1), makes me wonder if its a co-member of the tech community..
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