The recent indictment of a major rap star on gun charges raises again the double question of why violence is so prevalent in the African American community, and why most of the victims of that violence are African Americans.
Most proffered answers are inadequate, but it is clear that the community pays a terrible price.
The Future Is a Cold Peace, Says Israeli Pundit NCMonline By Gabriel Salgado Israel is no longer its old self, says commentator Amnon Denkner, and Israelis must steel themselves and accept a future peace they won't be happy with. NCMonline reporter Gabriel Salgado, who monitors the Israeli press, has translated Denkner's observation. By Joe S. Loya A writer whose mother died when he was nine reflects on the plight of Elian Gonzalez, and on why the majority of Americans believe the boy should be returned to his father in Cuba.