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Friedman, Kristof and Hoh on Afghanistan

by Justinlinks, other people's words 29 October, 200927 February, 20102 Comments

Tom Friedman and Nick Kristof both argue against a troop increase. And I’m inclined to agree–an increase in military presence isn’t guaranteed (by any means) to quell the violence. Kristof argues instead for more schools–for the cost of one soldier, we could build 20 schools. Also, in case you didn’t catch it, read an online …

Links of the Day, September 21

by Justinlinks 21 September, 200927 February, 2010No Comments

Today is International Day of Peace. And the first official day of fall. News Unemployment in California hits 12%, the highest rate in 70 years. General McChrystal requests more troops in Afghanistan. The President’s media blitz yesterday. Here’s a snippet: Obama on health care: Health care A new Harvard study links 45,000 U.S. deaths with …