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Charles Krauthammer: Push to lower flag overdue, albeit rushed

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Charles Krauthammer

Updated: Jun 28, 2015, 5:00 AM

Published: Jun 28, 2015, 2:35 AM

After a massacre like the one at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, our immediate reaction is to do something. Something, for politicians, means legislation. And for Democratic politicians, this means gun control.

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Editorial: Dissent should have a purpose

Americans can't expect political leaders to bridge a wide divide until we can find common ground

Protesters gather outside of a town hall meeting Wednesday held by U.S. Rep. Doug Collins. - photo by David Barnes

0810TOWNHALL 0007 — Protesters gather outside of a town hall meeting Wednesday held by U.S. Rep. Doug Collins. - photo by David Barnes

Times Editorial Board

Updated: Aug 15, 2017, 2:12 PM

Published: Aug 13, 2017, 2:57 AM

Put yourself in the shoes of a member of Congress for a moment. Yeah, it may feel icky, but play along. For this exercise, set aside your political leanings for a moment and imagine you’ve been elected by a constituency that supports your views by a healthy margin.

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