J. Karl Miller
J. KARL MILLER: Compromises in lame-duck Congress are hopeful sign
Even before the 112th Congress convenes on Tuesday, it appears the Pelosi-Reid "my way or the highway" attitude has taken a back seat to a hint of bipartisanship.
J. KARL MILLER: A fine line separates the right to know and the need to know
Wikileaks' subject matter is obviously not intended for the public eye, and what good came from the revelation of Deputy Police Chief Dresner's affair? What is the line between what the public has the right to know, and what the public needs to know?
J. KARL MILLER: Congress shouldn't rush decision on 'don't ask, don't tell'
Repealing the policy during wartime would cause many more problems within the military.
J. KARL MILLER: Fox News no more biased than all other media
Despite extensive criticism, Fox News is as fair and balanced as other news sources.
J. KARL MILLER: Stan 'The Man' Musial is one-of-a-kind
Stan Musial will be one of 15 recipients this year of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
J. KARL MILLER: Taxing smokers isn't the answer to state revenue woes
Government regulation or punishment of a behavior by taxing a segment of society is unjustified.
J. KARL MILLER: Government should keep hands off Happy Meals
San Francisco's move to ban toys in fast-food kid meals is an assault on parental authority and a step onto a slippery slope of government nannying.
J. KARL MILLER: Democrats responsible for their own defeat
Ignoring the will of the people and passing unpopular legislation led to the Democratic loss of control of the House.
J. KARL MILLER: NPR made a mistake in Williams' dismissal
For NPR to have fired Juan Williams for expressing an honest and reasonable opinion is both shameful and preposterous.
J. KARL MILLER: Attack ads are nothing new in elections
If you intend to exercise your right/privilege to vote, please do so responsibly — know the candidate and understand the issues — recovery from an unwise decision is a lengthy and painful process.
J. KARL MILLER: Tasers and breeding laws aren't broken, so no need to try and fix them
Voters should vote "no" on Proposition B and Proposition 2.
J. KARL MILLER: Democrats misread the will of the people
If the Republicans win a majority in either house of Congress, they would do well to avoid the mistakes of their predecessors.
J. KARL MILLER: Sarah Palin doesn't deserve to be belittled
Sarah Palin has been the target of a lot of media criticism; however, the former governor of Alaska and 2008 vice presidential candidate is undeserving of these attacks.
J. KARL MILLER: Controversy over mosque shows failure to lead
When about 70 percent of Americans agree to oppose a given action, is it fair to call it a bitter disagreement?
J. KARL MILLER: 'True Grit' will remain a John Wayne film
Remakes point to a lack of originality in Hollywood.
J. KARL MILLER: Is the First Amendment absolute?
While the ideals embodied in the First Amendment-granted freedom of speech are not to be disregarded, Americans must not view this as an avenue for dismissing common sense or tact.
COLUMN: Missouri's Proposition C vote yields wide range of political effect
Primarily along party lines, the political feedback for Missouri's overwhelming rejection of the insurance mandate in the new health care law by a nearly 3 to 1 margin has ranged from euphoria to angry denial with a few yawns tossed in for good measure.
COLUMN: Responsible journalism doesn't threaten national security
J. Karl Miller writes that when the safety of those fighting for freedom is at stake, it shouldn't be up to journalists to determine what information the public deserves to know.
COLUMN: The inevitability and weight of taxes
Facts are indeed stubborn and will not go away — the $787 billion stimulus, extended jobless benefits and all the various cash outlays are hardly freebies. They must be paid for by someone.
COLUMN: Instant replay takes the human element out of officiating sports
If the players are allowed to make mistakes during the game, officials should be able to as well.