On Cuomo

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I am sitting here trying to figure out why Andrew Cuomo deserves a liberal primary challenge.  Did he not legalize same sex marriage in New York changing the issue’s momentum nationwide?  Was he not one of the few elected officials to pass tough gun control lows in response to Sandy Hook?  Could it be because he has provided business incentives in the state?  Does his opponent Ms.

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Anti War Message in Greek Literature

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Most readers believe that Greek literature is in its entirety an exercise in the glory of war with a great deal of violent anguish and death.  But a close reading reveals that the ancient texts may for the most part be an anti war message disguised as action stories.

 

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Gun Crazy

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Shocking information is now available connecting gun ownership with violence.  First, John Hopkins reports that domestic violence homicides are three fold greater in homes where there is a gun.  Second, Harvard reports that suicides are much higher among gun owners and this is confirmed by NPR.  Finally, Wikipedia reports 67% of homicides involved a gun.

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