Editorial Columns

by William A. Levinson

This is a set of full-length guest opinion columns that have appeared in newspapers, and to which I have retained the copyright. Permission is granted to reproduce and distribute them, provided that:

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Roman standard, which was carried by the signifer, or standard-bearer. SPQR stands for "Senate and People of Rome."

Did you know that Star Trek's Romulans are simply Romans with green blood, pointed ears, and spaceships? (Note the prevalence of centurions, senators, and Proconsuls among them... and, of course, Romulus was the legendary founder of Rome.)

Jury Can Weigh Justice Along with Law

Jury nullification, the Fully Informed Jury Association

A Solution to Terrorism: Civis Americana Sum

Uncle Rom (that's short for "Romulus") gives Uncle Sam a few tips.

Health-care Reform Could Save Dollars with Common-Sense Approach. Why we don't need (Hillary) Clinton's health care system.
UN: Assembly of Thugs who Flout Rules of War. Why the UN's resolutions should often be ignored.
Not Too Late to Stop Clinton's Destructive Roll to the White House. Don't blame me, I voted for Dole.
Giving in on Drugs, Prostitution is not Giving Up. Legalize it, regulate it, and tax it to put the drug dealers and pimps out of business.
Burned Up over Global Warming Treaty. The global warming treaty requires the United States to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions while nations like China increase theirs.

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