THE WASHINGTON TIMES

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Obama still unfit for office

With his last State of the Union address, the "caliph"-in-chief did not disappoint ("Obama decries 'politics,' downplays terror threat in final State of the Union," Web, Jan. 12). As usual, the speech he gave had nothing to do with America and everything to do with Barack Obama and a legacy which will live on in infamy for the simple fact that this president never passed a single piece of legislation through convincing, fact-based argument. Published January 14, 2016

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Ted Cruz a ‘natural born citizen’

Before I decided to support Ted Cruz for president last March, I did my own research on whether he is a "natural born citizen" and thus eligible to run for and be elected to the highest office in the land. I first looked to the U.S. Constitution, which says a president must be a "natural born citizen," but does not define the term. Published January 14, 2016

EDITORIAL: Hope in Pakistan

The Pakistan government's move on radical Islamic militants suspected of participating in attacks on Indian border military installations in early January is good news, and not just for the region. It's good news for the United States, too. Published January 14, 2016

EDITORIAL: America looks to Europe for bicycle solution to traffic woes

Traffic engineers are always on the scout for ways to minimize traffic and, failing that, finding ways to make traffic move more swiftly and more smoothly. Every motorist wants (a) a parking place, preferably at the curb at his destination, and (b) to get the slowpoke in front of him out of his way. Like everyone else, he doesn't always get what he wants. Published January 14, 2016

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Praise for Islam remarks

There is something I want to say to Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney: Thank you. As a Muslim I am deeply humbled by Mr. Kenney's recent remarks about Islam ("Philadelphia police say suspect shot officer in Islam's name, pledged allegiance to ISIS," Web, Jan. 8). Published January 13, 2016

EDITORIAL: Benghazi movie: Hillary’s costly ‘13 Hours’

Despite everything President Obama and Hillary Clinton do, Benghazi just won't stay buried. The most explosive debacle of the Obama presidency, which dramatically exposed the folly and deceit of Mr. Obama's strategy of "leading from behind," comes now to the silver screen. The movie threatens to severely damage the presidential plans of his former secretary of state. Published January 13, 2016

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Outsider for president in 2016

I imagine that if Americans had their way, candidates for political office would simply explain their views and how those views would be turned into implementable ideas. There would be no attacks on other candidates and little for the media to carry on about. Elections would be more interesting than worrisome and agitating, and citizens would be able to make comparisons and vote accordingly. Published January 13, 2016

EDITORIAL: Falling oil prices complicate world economies

Oil is a complicated global commodity, but it operates on a simple fact: A surplus like the world enjoys now leaves more green in the pockets of consumers. As the center of gravity in the global marketplace, however, oil shakes the fortunes of nations as the price of oil soars and plunges. Published January 13, 2016

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Improve, expand GMD now

North Korea's claimed test of a hydrogen bomb should put to rest any lingering hope that containment or negotiations can protect us from the world's most erratic rogue state ("N. Korea says it conducts successful powerful H-bomb test," Web, Jan. 5). At this point the only responsible path is to build up our defenses so North Korea cannot threaten our cities — no matter how many bombs and missiles it builds. Published January 12, 2016

EDITORIAL: Obama at the United Nations?

About this time in every president's final term, he starts looking for work. Most presidents start collecting string for writing their memoirs, or raising money to build libraries as shrines to themselves. Harry S. Truman thought a seat in Congress might be appropriate for ex-presidents, and John Quincy Adams actually got himself elected to the House of Representatives. Published January 12, 2016

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Free speech is no more in colleges

I read recently in The Washington Times about Marquette University's teaching suspension of instructor John McAdams ("Marquette University suspends professor for conservative blog," Web, Dec. 17). Mr. McAdams blogged his criticism of another instructor, Cheryl Abbate, who supposedly shut down criticism of same-sex marriage in her ethics class. Published January 12, 2016

EDITORIAL: Obama’s gun restrictions would punish the innocent

Given a choice between doing something and doing nothing, something usually wins, even when something is the wrong thing to do. In addition to moving himself to tears in recalling tragic shootings during his presidency, Barack Obama has taken wrong steps to prevent new ones with his executive order changing background checks for gun purchasers. Published January 12, 2016

EDITORIAL: President Obama’s last State of the Union

By President Obama's lights, he has saved the best for last. In a leaked peek at his final State of the Union address Tuesday night, he says that he wants to focus on "the big things" that will have importance "in the years to come." Among these are his "successes" in handling of the economy, climate change and gun control. Published January 11, 2016

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Government knows what’s best?

Although the most passionate and vocal advocates of gun-control legislation will not admit it, their utopian dream is banishment and confiscation of all weapons from all citizens. The gun is just one tool among many that humankind, over the centuries, has employed to maim, murder and oppress. Published January 11, 2016

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: FDR ‘fear’ line is older

I am a great fan of historical references, and so was pleased to see Wesley Pruden's mention of President Franklin D. Rooselvelt in the December 17 column "The deadly dereliction of duty at the top" (Web). However, I'd like to offer a slight clarification. Published January 11, 2016

EDITORIAL: The price of uncontrolled immigration

The waves of migrants flooding across Europe, from North Africa through the Middle East to Pakistan and even Bangladesh, now threaten the very existence of the European Union. The promise of cheap and easily abused labor, which glittered like so much fool's gold in the eyes of the business elites, suddenly looks like the promise of a nightmare. Published January 11, 2016

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Kill ‘gun-free zones’

In this age of armed radical terrorists and deranged individuals among us, we continue to provide areas in which people will be guaranteed not to immediately resist violent attacks: so-called gun-free zones. Published January 10, 2016

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Saudi Arabia no friend of U.S.

With an ally like Saudi Arabia, who needs enemies ("Who lost the Middle East?" Web, Jan. 5 )? For far too long we have tolerated Saudi Arabia's promotion of Wahhabism and its playing of the destructive sectarian card against 'apostate' Shiites. We then looked on as the Saudis facilitated the rise of the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq. Moreover, the terrorists who attack westerners are invariably Sunnis of a Wahhabi persuasion. Published January 10, 2016

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Military can’t trust Obama

Loyalty between a leader and his troops is a two-way street. It is an absolutely necessary part of the command relationship. The men of the combat units facing an enemy do so because loyalty means they will carry out their commander's orders -- even if it means grievous injury or death. Published January 10, 2016

EDITORIAL: Multiculturalism reconsidered in Europe

Ageneration ago the Europeans, who had bled themselves white in war after war, usually in the service of chauvinistic nationalism, decided they could save the day with a new concept called multiculturalism. The concept was vague but expansive, which celebrated ethnic and other cultural differences and sprinkling them with holy water. Published January 10, 2016