THE WASHINGTON TIMES

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Only one Islam

Clifford May's Feb. 17 op-ed, "The ideology whose name presidents dare not speak," joins the hundreds of other bells ringing the truth about Islam. Mr. May writes, "Anxious not to give offense to peace-loving Muslims, we've refused to identify — much less seriously examine — the ideology of bellicose Muslims, those waging what they call a jihad against infidels." This is a partly true remark. History tells a different story, one that shows Islam to be just what the "radical Islamists" are showing the world today. Published February 23, 2015

EDITORIAL: Charity by fraud

Food stamp fraud is a scandal that should give every taxpayer, Democrat, Republican or rogue of no particular partisan persuasion, a severe case of indigestion. Rep. Matt Salmon, Arizona Republican, wants to take a bite out of it. Published February 23, 2015

EDITORIAL: The clean air force

Air is essential — a couple of minutes without it is proof enough — and clean air is the best kind. While we're breathing, most of us prefer that the air we inhale is clean. The air in much of China, for example, is so foul there's a growing business for taking tourists to Taipei or Manila on what are called "breathing tours." Published February 23, 2015

EDITORIAL: Wary of ‘comprehensive’ patent reform

Compromise and a willingness to put partisan and ideological interests aside in the name of the common good nearly always sounds good. But it's wise to be wary. "The common good" is often good mostly for the clever, the selfish and those with the best lawyers and brightest lobbyists. Published February 22, 2015

EDITORIAL: U.S. aid to Central America does not get to the people

Vice President Joe Biden goes to Central America next month to meet the leaders of several crime- and poverty-plagued nations, and he's taking millions of dollars to hand out along the way, like a rich tourist from el norte. Disaster is written on the wind from the north. Published February 22, 2015

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: End-of-life plans for African-Americans

As we celebrate Black History Month, it's time we discuss an important issue that our community avoids like the plague: how we die. Case in point: Fox's new hit drama, "Empire," exposes the real-life struggles the black community has in coping with end-of-life choices. On the show, record label CEO Lucious Lyon discovers he has ALS and has only three years to live, so he decides to pit his sons against each other to determine who will succeed him. The ensuing drama makes for great television, but should leave us wondering: Is there a better way to die? Published February 22, 2015

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Homeland Security not-so-essential personnel

With the dispute over funding for the Department of Homeland Security at an impasse, rhetoric from both Republicans and Democrats is flying higher and hotter by the day. One intriguing point of contention is that 200,000 of the 230,000 of DHS employees are deemed "essential" and therefore exempt from furlough. That's an incredible 87 percent. Published February 22, 2015

CPAC lists speakers, wants more candidate engagement with conservative activists

A crop of 2016 Republican White House hopefuls and stars of the conservative media firmament are on the list as organizers of the Conservative Political Action Conference put the finishing touches on the speakers list for this year's gathering. Published February 19, 2015

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Return to Judeo-Christianity needed now

In "As anti-Semitism makes a comeback, Obama remains ignorant" (Web, Feb. 16) Wesley Pruden writes "The Islamic State, or ISIS, with its dreams of a worldwide caliphate ruled by Islam from the Dark Ages, videotapes the beheading of 21 Coptic Christians in Libya, puts their severed heads on display ... " These terrorists are obviously very proud of this accomplishment, having absolutely no respect for any type of human life that won't bow down to Allah. Even the Nazis must have had some knowledge of what is right or wrong, since they tried to hide their most evil deeds. Published February 19, 2015

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Middle East inaction deliberate, frightening

Despite being designated as "JV" by President Obama, the Islamic State appears to be making exceptional progress at expanding its murderous reach throughout the Middle East in its quest to become the hegemon of the region. Published February 19, 2015

EDITORIAL: ‘American Sniper’ success tells Hollywood traditional values movies win

The movie "American Sniper" passed $300 million in box-office receipts last weekend, on pace to become the top-grossing R-rated film ever. The enormous appeal of Clint Eastwood's movie about the life and military career of Chris Kyle, a U.S. Navy SEAL marksman, naturally puzzles Hollywood liberals who think they understand America. They'll have something to talk about at the 87th Academy Awards gala Sunday night. Published February 19, 2015

EDITORIAL: UAW courts Volkswagen workers with ghost union

Valentine's Day marked the first anniversary of the defeat of an attempt by the United Auto Workers to organize the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Detroit-based union spent years and millions of dollars trying to organize workers at the German-owned factory on the Tennessee-Georgia border, and lost decisively in an election supervised by the National Labor Relations Board. Published February 19, 2015

EDITORIAL: Judge Andrew Hanen halt’s Obama’s amnesty express

The temporary injunction issued Monday in Texas, barring the Obama administration from proceeding with the president's amnesty for millions of illegal aliens, halted the amnesty express. But the order is only an obstacle, and the crucial word here is "temporary." U.S. Judge Andrew S. Hanen's order has been appealed by the U.S. Justice Department, and the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans might very well alter it, tweak it or suspend it. Judge Hanen did not rule on the merits of the lawsuit brought by Texas and supported by 25 other states. Published February 18, 2015

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Obama speaks softly, carries ‘selfie’ stick

With now diurnal regularity Islamic terrorists perpetrate atrocities while our petulant president takes to the golf course and calumniates those willing to properly describe the growing miasma. Published February 18, 2015

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Obama’s shameful talking heads Josh Earnes and Marie Harf

Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf, AKA "Baghdad Bob," was a former Iraqi diplomat. He came under worldwide ridicule while acting as the spokesperson for the Saddam Hussein regime during the 2003 Gulf War. Published February 18, 2015

EDITORIAL: Raisins get their day in court

The humble raisin — a grape left too long in the sun — is about to get its day in court. The U.S. Supreme Court has taken a case fraught with questions about economic freedom, the guarantee of private property and the rights set out in the Fifth Amendment, and at bottom it's about a few raisins and the farmers who harvested them. Published February 18, 2015

EDITORIAL: Businesses flee California’s high taxes and regulations

More than a century ago, Roy Farmer, 20, went door-to-door in Los Angeles with his bags of home-roasted coffee beans. By the 1930s, Farmer Brothers was selling coffee to restaurants throughout the nation. Today the company employs 1,200 men and women and generates $200 million in annual sales to restaurants, convenience stores, hospitals, hotels and universities. Published February 17, 2015

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Evolution’s lingering questions

Several years ago in an Internet commentary many people were complaining about God being mentioned as our Creator in a Texas textbook. Based on their belief that we all evolved, I wrote and asked which evolved first — male or female? I was called a Neanderthal and a member of the flat earth society who didn't believe planes could fly and other names. Published February 17, 2015

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Steve Scalise a liability for GOP

Why is just about every member of Congress not calling for House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana to step down? Published February 17, 2015

EDITORIAL: Maryland Democrats want to strip powers from Republican governor

Anything goes, we suppose, in politics as in love and war. Life expectancy in the United States now stands at 78.8 years, and Maryland Democrats, stung by losing the governorship last November, are trying to change the rules of Senate succession to protect their aging senators. Published February 17, 2015