Thoughts on the Afganistan War, Iraq War, and the many other issues surrounding the War on Terror that our country is increasingly involved in.
Counter Demonstrations at Four Corners - July 28, 2008
Pro-war protestors join peace activists at our vigil.
UN and Iraq: Automatic Transaxle as Analogy - September 19, 2003
Why sometimes the UN needs to be 'pre-empted' to deal with significant international problems.
Iraq is a Noble Cause - February 15, 2003
We should be leaders for the world in defending freedom.
It's Time For Action on Iraq - October 1, 2002
Andrew is tired of hearing about Iraq, but with no action. With Bush's resolution, the time is now to act.
Independence Day 2008 - July 4, 2008
Looking at the meaning of this day historically.
Pray for Peace - January 9, 2008
Let's hope that we can avoid an war with Iran.
Stop the War - June 22, 2006
Through getting progressive candidates elected, we can stop the war.
What about Our Domestic Problems? - April 3, 2003
Andrew is a bit tired of a war that has made us increasing forget about ourselfs, and focus much of our energy on a foriegn country.
War in Iraq: Dumb Idea - September 1, 2002
Andrew takes a look at that dumb idea of going to war with Iraq.
Gulf of Tonkin 2007 - September 1, 2002
When you compare the Iraq Resolution and the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, you find similiar blank checks.
Defense Budget 2003: It Keeps Getting More Expensive - July 1, 2002
Andrew takes a look at the increasing cost of our military-industrial complex, that is starting to mushroom the costs of all previous wars (including our most expensive -- World War II).
The Tragity of the Tet Offensive - February 1, 2002
The Tet Offensive had a profound effect on American society, yet it's all but forgotten.
War is Bad for Everyone - October 1, 2001
Reasons why everybody should oppose unneccessary wars.
Will Congress End Draft Registation? - March 1, 2001
Thoughs on ending the outdated, outmoded draft registationsystem...
Stagflation and the Peace Dividend - April 16, 2008
Getting out of Iraq won't make our country particularly wealthier.
Understanding Defense Spending and Effects on theEconomy: President, Doves, Hawks, and Other Variables - April 1, 2002
A short paper written for Economics I on Defense Spending and it's effects on the Economy.
War and the Enviroment: The Cost Rarely Discussed - December 1, 2001
Criticizing our ignorance of defense policy on our environment.
Missile Defense Spending - September 1, 2001
Missle defense is a wasteful way to spend taxpayer dollars when it could better be spent domestically.
Four Years in Iraq - March 19, 2007
Four years and a lack of results.
It's More Like Saigon, Everyday - February 2, 2007
The War on Iraq is becoming a real disaster.
On the War - May 4, 2006
It's time to bring home the troops.
Peace Factions - September 11, 2006
There is a great diversity in the peace movement.
I Can't Believe You've Gone This Far - June 9, 2006
A dear friend and differenting opinions on the war.
Is Violence Ever Acceptable? - April 22, 2005
Re-considering Noam Chompsky 35 years later.
What Does Pacifism Mean Today? - January 7, 2005
Why fighting should always be a last resort in our society.
Heaven Help Iraq and Cuba - March 31, 2002
An essay that questions our invasion in Iraq in light of our seemingly contradictory actions as a nation.
Bring ROTC to PSU - December 15, 2006
ROTC will have no impact on our campus.
Army Recruiters on Campus - May 1, 2005
Recruiters and peace protestors need access to students.
Free the Basic Reservoir - August 9, 2006
9/11 closed a great resource for locals. Let's reopen it now.
Logic in a World of Terror - November 30, 2004
Brief thoughts on logic, science, and policy in our post-9/11 world today.
9-11: A Memoir - September 10, 2004
The experience of Andrew on that tragic day three years ago.
Dealing with the Bioterror Threat - November 25, 2003
Suggestions on how to address this problem through tapping community resources.
Crisis Events and Freedom - October 5, 2003
Crisis events are the main threat to freedom in our country.
More Thoughts on the PATRIOT Act and It's Sons - August 25, 2003
Andrew takes another look at the PATRIOT Act.
She's Come Undone - June 14, 2003
Commentary on the PATRIOT Act and COINTELPRO.
Security Lies - July 31, 2002
When government promises security, they only promise lies.
Airport Security: Keeping Me Off Planes - June 30, 2002
Why Andrew is scared to ride planes, with all the security, and crap that people have to go through to get on planes.
Terrorism - June 1, 2002
Some thoughts on terrorism and our society.
Civil Liberties for Bin Laden? - January 31, 2002
Why you shouldn't give up Civil Liberties & Rights During Wartime.
Unfree America - January 1, 2002
America's lack of freedom in a coming of age, sucks.
Poverty: The Root Cause of 9-11 - October 31, 2001
Ending world poverty, will bring world peace.
Terrorism Strikes Deep: Two Months Later - October 31, 2001
A reflection of lost lives, enviromental destruction,lost civil liberties and a war.
Should We Support the Taliban? - October 1, 2001
A seditous article that argues for free speech and support of the Taliban.
Some Gave All - May 30, 2006
Memorial Day is both a day to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice and to question the costs of war.
Memorial Day 2008 - May 26, 2008
Enjoy the weather and parades, remember the cost.
Government Should Not Promote Violence - February 29, 2008
Too often our government is selling us violence.
General Petraeus' Report - September 14, 2007
Some thoughts on what the general reported this week.
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