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Thursday, December 3rd, 2009, 1:43 am in Opinion
By Tyler Francke

Intelligent design is not testable and has done the opposite of real science, starting with a theory and then looking for evidence to support it.


Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 1:57 am in Opinion
By Tyler Francke

Religion belongs in politics no less than any other ideology, but the causes and methods of today’s religious crusaders need to change.


Thursday, November 12th, 2009, 2:02 am in Opinion
By Tyler Francke

Once upon a time, the greatest virtue at the university was the free exchange of ideas. These days it appears to be ‘not offending people.’


Thursday, November 5th, 2009, 12:24 am in Opinion
By Tyler Francke

To impose term limits on all legislators is to restrict no one but the voters — making the most experienced person for the job unavailable.


Thursday, October 29th, 2009, 2:04 am in Opinion
By Tyler Francke

The sad reality is that fear mongering remains a subtle but powerful weapon in the hands of those who would sway the masses to support their agendas and beliefs.


Thursday, October 22nd, 2009, 3:32 am in Opinion
By Tyler Francke

If staged, Falcon’s fake flight is another sign of a growing and disturbing trend: the exploitation of children by their parents, enabled through the mass media.


Thursday, October 8th, 2009, 2:31 am in Opinion
By Tyler Francke

The only thing one should do for five or more hours a day is sleep.


Thursday, October 1st, 2009, 1:20 am in Opinion
By Tyler Francke

Millions of Americans are stressing, suffering and dying, while parties seem more interested in their side winning than helping those in need.


Thursday, September 24th, 2009, 1:12 am in Opinion
By Tyler Francke

Methadone replaces heroin abusers’ addiction with another drug, furthering the cycle of dependence.


Thursday, September 17th, 2009, 1:56 am in Opinion
By Tyler Francke

As Christians, we were never commanded to be the moral police of people who do not share our faith.