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These TOC commentaries and external background articles consider America's domestic response to the terrorist threat after 9/11. The topics addressed include homeland security, military tribunals, and other developments.
TOC Commentaries:
Bringing Western Values to Capitol Hill
Posted: 7/1/2004 |
| Description: The Objectivist Center took the discussion about the basis of a free society where it is needed most: Capitol Hill. A star-studded lineup, including Christopher Hitchens and TOC executive director David Kelley, discussed “What Are Western Values and Should We Return to Them?” |
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Allah Bless America! by Edward Hudgins
Posted: 12/18/2002 |
| Description: American Muslims who wish to secure their country against terrorism owe it to themselves and their fellow Americans to police their own communities. They should also contribute to America's culture of liberty by promoting religious toleration within those communities. |
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You Will Volunteer! by Edward Hudgins
Posted: 6/30/2002 |
| Description: President Bush's USA Freedom Corps is supposed to be the vehicle by which every American devotes two years of his life "to the service of your neighbors and your nation." Remarkably, the administration's arguments for this program are based on philosophy, not pragmatism. Regrettably, the philosophy behind the program is the enemy of individualism, self-responsibility, liberty, and even benevolence. |
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Spring is a time for personal renewal by Edward Hudgins
Posted: 3/28/2002 |
| Description: Spring is a time for personal renewal. |
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Civil Society Is Not Civil Defense by Roger Donway
Posted: 11/19/2001 |
| Description: The one thing government absolutely must not do is meddle with civil society, through groups like Americorps and Seniorcorps. Government must simply get out of the way of civil society, lift its regulations on private institutions, and cut taxes enough that people may support such organizations. |
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The Justice of War by Patrick Stephens
Posted: 11/16/2001 |
| Description: Just War Theory. The aggressor -- in this case al-Qaedi and the Taliban -- is responsible for the loss of innocent life in a just war. |
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The Cipro Looters by William Thomas
Posted: 11/12/2001 |
| Description: William Thomas tells the story of the looting of drug maker Bayer for its anthrax fighting antibiotic drug, Cipro. |
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Against Pacifism by Damon Root
Posted: 11/7/2001 |
| Description: Pacifists are actually pro-war.
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Towards a Leaner, Meaner Government by Roger Donway
Posted: 11/7/2001 |
| Description: What we need is leaner, meaner government. Therefore, the best contribution that civilians can make at this time is to take back from government the tasks extraneous to providing national security. |
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Community and American Individualism by Shawn E. Klein
Posted: 10/17/2001 |
| Description: TOC Website Manager, Shawn E. Klein explores the relationship between individualism and community, and explains why individuals can be united and still be individuals. |
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American Heroism by William Thomas
Posted: 10/15/2001 |
| Description: Does heroism mean sacrificing one's life to higher values? Will Thomas argues that heroism is based on a devotion to the values that support one's life. |
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Security and Liberty by William Thomas
Posted: 10/12/2001 |
| Description: Willam Thomas discusses the role of government in providing security and protecting our liberties in light of the September 11 terrorist attacks |
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Government, Yes! Leviathan, No! by Roger Donway
Posted: 10/5/2001 |
| Description: Have the terrorist attacks of September 11 brought Americans around to a Left-liberal conception of government? Do many more citizens now believe that Washington should keep taxes high, provide the public with an ever-expanding array of services, and hire bureaucrats to take over private sector tasks? |
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The Roots of Peace by Patrick Stephens
Posted: 9/21/2001 |
| Description: Patrick Stephens explains that after the World Trade Center attack the American policy toward terrorism should be one of zero-tolerance and swift justice; and that American foriegn policy cannot abandon our allies or avoid interventionism. |
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Restoring Our World by Shawn E. Klein
Posted: 9/18/2001 |
| Description: Only through value-seeking can atheists get back to the business of living their lives after this horrible attack. |
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External Articles
"The Bin Laden Memorial" The Radical Capitalist Posted: 10/25/2002
By Dan Roentsch |
Description:"Rebuilding the towers - or structures better than the originals - does not
cheat the heroes of their tribute, it is their tribute. If you want to
commemorate the event of the attacks, put a plaque on the side of one of the
buildings, and for an inscription write: 'On September 11, 2001, a handful
of tent-dwellers thought they could stop this.'"
Article Date: January 22, 2002 |
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"September 11: What Our Children Need to Know" Thomas Fordham Foundation Posted: 9/6/2002
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Description:Chester E. Finn Jr., president of the Thomas B. Fordham Foundations,
explains that the NEA's politically correct lessons for 9/11 prompted his
foundation to seek out an alternative series of civic lessons for 9/11/02.
Article Date: September 2002 |
"Under Our Very Noses: The Terrorist Next Door" National Review Posted: 1/29/2002
By Adrian Karatnycky |
Description:Many of the September 11 terrorists "became extremists while living in the West, sustained by fanatical mullahs and organizations that operate openly in our midst."
Article Date: 11/5/2001 |
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"Terror Court: Full Text of Bush Executive Order" ABC News Posted: 11/15/2001
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Description:Text of the presidential order allowing for the establishment of millitary tribunals to try non-Americans suspected of international terrorism.
Article Date: November 13, 2001 |
"War Crimes Are Different" Wall Street Journal Posted: 11/15/2001
By Douglas W. Kmiec |
Description:Rules that make sense in the context of ordinary crimes, but not in the context of terrorism, could be set aside by military tribunals. (registration may be required)
Article Date: November 15, 2001 |
"No more jury trials for terrorists" TownHall.com Posted: 11/15/2001
By Michelle Malkin |
Description:Columnist Michelle Malkin on military tribunals for suspected terrorists
Article Date: October 24, 2001 |
"Cipro and the Risks of Violating Pharmaceutical Patents" Natiional Center For Policy Aanlysis Posted: 11/15/2001
By Frank R. Lichtenberg |
Description:An economist looks at the benefits of protecting pharmaceutical patents, such as Bayer's patent on Cipro.
Article Date: November 15, 2001 |
"The ID Idea" National Review Online Posted: 10/25/2001
By Robert Levy |
Description:Robert Levy of the Cato Institute presents the case against a national ID card.
Article Date: October 24, 2001 |
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The Terrorism Research Center The Terrorism Research Center Posted: 10/18/2001
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Description:The Terrorism Research Center offers a wide variety of information and sources to help understand America's new war.
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"Debate: Civil Liberties in Wartime" Slate Posted: 10/16/2001
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Description:A former general counsel for the National Security Agency and a constitutional lawyer debate the topic: Civil Liberties in Wartime
Article Date: September 17, 2001 |
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EmergencyNet News EmergencyNet News Posted: 10/11/2001
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Description:This site for emergency workers—"No-Nonsense News and Analysis, Written by Professionals, For Professionals"— covers news and assesses risks related to terrorism.
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"Fixing Airport Security" Reason Public Policy Institute Posted: 10/2/2001
By Robert Poole |
Description:A lack of professionalism, not a failure of privatization, was behind the airport security lapses of September 11.
Article Date: September 21, 2001 |
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"Counter Terrorism" National Security Institute, Security Resource Net Posted: 9/28/2001
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Description:The National Security Institute's website is a resource for security professionals. This page on the site contains links to the text of security laws and executive orders, facts sheets, reports, and commentary.
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