Las Vegas Sun

November 21, 2008

Editorials

Putting Americans to work
Sun editorial: Democrats are on the right track by focusing on job creation to help struggling economy
As the nation’s economy continues to sputter, it has become routine to read announcements of massive layoffs at major corporations. On Monday it was reported that banking giant Citigroup intends to slash 53,000 jobs on top of the 22,000 cuts it announced last month.
Unkind cuts to schools
Sun editorial: Proposals to trim programs, employee pay would only exacerbate problems in education
As the Clark County School District prepares to cut its budget yet again, Superintendent Walt Rulffes is making the typical rounds looking for places to trim $120 million. He has held a pair of town hall meetings to discuss potential cuts and clearly heard parents’ opposition to plans to reduce school programs.
Saving wild horses
Sun editorial: Proposal to place corralled animals on a permanent ranch worthy of consideration
An enduring symbol of freedom is a wild horse galloping through the desert. In a perfect world they would be left free to roam the grasslands and mountain ranges of the West.
Illusion of safety?
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Sun editorial: New reports paint picture of a contractor overseeing work sites filled with danger
Eight workers died on the job at the CityCenter and Cosmopolitan construction sites from February 2007 to June 2008.
Fat cat bonuses
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Sun editorial: Garbage hauler Republic Services has more than enough money to seal Sunrise Landfill
The public is fed up with corporate fat cats who get outrageous multimillion-dollar bonuses or golden parachutes even though their businesses have performed poorly. Financial institutions on Wall Street and automakers in Detroit come to mind.
A problem with pirates
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Sun editorial: World leaders should work together to end the threat of piracy in the Indian Ocean
More than 90 ships have been taken by pirates this year off the eastern coast of Africa. The pirates have demanded ransoms, typically $1 million, for the return of the vessels and their crews. Ship owners have, by and large, paid.
Spirit of unity
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Sun editorial: Obama and Senate Democrats follow through on vows to mend fences in Washington
President-elect Barack Obama and his former Senate Democratic colleagues displayed unity this week in separate actions that could prove fruitful in Washington going forward.
Respect from colleagues
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Sun editorial: Nevada stands to gain through leadership posts held by Reid, Ensign
Tuesday turned out to be quite an uplifting day in Washington for Nevada’s two senators. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, a Democrat, was reelected by his party colleagues to his powerful position.
Halverson debacle
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Sun editorial: Although slow, commission does the right thing to remove an incompetent judge
After more than year on suspension, facing charges of misconduct, District Judge Elizabeth Halverson was kicked off the bench Monday by the Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline.
Aiding medically indigent
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Sun editorial: Cuts in state Medicaid program will cost taxpayers more in the long run
Nevada typically ranks near the bottom nationally in health care spending per capita. One example was in a 2006 survey by the nonprofit Public Policy Institute of New York State Inc., an economic research organization affiliated with the Business Council of New York State Inc., that state’s largest employer advocacy group.
No on new coal plant
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Sun editorial: Utilities should look at denial of Utah permit as a sign and invest in renewable energy
An Environmental Protection Agency appeals board last week said the agency could not issue a permit for a proposed coal-burning power plant in Utah because it had not considered the effects of global warming.
An expensive lawsuit
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Sun editorial: County’s fight over the First Amendment comes with a high price tag — for taxpayers
On the Clark County Commission’s agenda today is an item to pay more than $243,000 in court-ordered attorneys fees in a decade-old lawsuit.
Mr. Executive Privilege
Monday, November 17, 2008
SUN EDITORIAL: President Bush will be taking plenty of secrets with him upon retirement to Texas
Every American president leaves office with secrets that are not uncovered until decades later, if at all. Citizens are left wondering why the nation’s chief executives made certain decisions or why some of those actions weren’t disclosed to the public until long after the presidents waved goodbye to the White House.
Dupalo and Goliath
Monday, November 17, 2008
SUN EDITORIAL: A community activist stands up to an international corporation — and wins
When Wal-Mart applied for a liquor license for its store at 201 N. Nellis Blvd., area resident Martin Dean Dupalo objected.
Failure in the air
Monday, November 17, 2008
SUN EDITORIAL: Government’s failure to screen would-be air marshals has resulted in an embarrassment
After the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the federal government rapidly expanded its Air Marshals Service in an attempt to protect airlines and the public.

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