Opinion - SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Our view: T's finances as shaky as its bridges
Given the precarious state of its finances - not to mention its railroad bridges and other infrastructure - it hardly seems wise for the MBTA to be placing bets on the direction in which interest rates might move.
Robert Kelly: Even in war, defense spending least of our worries
Second of two parts.
Barbara Anderson: Economic 'stimulus' may create more problems than it solves
I had just tripped over my kitchen floor again when I heard the government wanted to give me an $800 tax rebate.
On the campaign trail: It's Mitt vs. McCain
MIAMI (AP) - John McCain has emerged as the man to beat for the Republican nomination.
Our view: Economic news isn't all bad
The real estate market continues its slump, stock prices are swinging wildly, and politicians in Washington have yet to chart a sure path to recovery. So what's to celebrate as we contemplate another two months of winter?
What others say: Something less than a terrorist mastermind
The Bush administration's case against alleged dirty bomber Jose Padilla has sputtered to an inglorious close.
Our view: Sentiment can't trump the law
The Supreme Judicial Court reversal of a ruling Judge Richard Mori of Beverly made two years ago should serve as a caution to all who sit on the bench: Judges are to interpret and enforce the law, not function as social workers.
Robert Kelly: Money trap: Debt, entitlement spending threaten nation's security
First of two parts.
Inside the First Amendment: Attack politics are old hat
A political "smackdown" was how one cable network talk show described a recent Democratic candidates' televised debate - more the parlance of pro wrestling than national politics.
Our view: Higher taxes not an option for state, municipalities
The Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation is out with its 37th annual "Municipal Financial Data" booklet.
Our view: Good times won't last in Peabody
The city of Peabody still fares pretty well when the state of its finances is compared to other communities.
Alan Lupo: Patrick lends touch of inspiration to difficult task of governing
As the man faced his fellow Democrats, he insisted, "Better the occasional faults of a government that lives in a spirit of charity than the consistent omissions of a government frozen in the ice of its own indifference."
Congressman John Tierney: Stimulus package must focus on those most in need
Since the beginning of the business cycle in 2001, family incomes in the United States have flattened. Yet the cost of living has skyrocketed.
Our view: Show of leadership in Salem
In what has been one of the darkest hours for its school system, Salem can count itself fortunate in having a mayor who refused to simply accept the consequences of fiscal catastrophe.

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