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Taxes - Choosing How To Be Gored

The voters should have a direct say in whether they want this tax or not.

(GOLD RIVER, B.C.) - The election season is upon, as all probably are aware. First the federal election on May 02, then an election this summer on the fate of the HST, possibly a provincial election in the late summer or autumn depending upon how Premier Clark feels, and then the municipal elections in November.

Kidnapped in Gaza

New translated article from Vik's blog...

(GAZA STRIP) - Daniela Loffreda, a close friend of Vittorio Arrigoni who helped with the translation of his articles on Salem-News.com, submitted this special report from Vittorio's blog of what happened to him and other ISM activists when they were kidnapped by the Israeli military in 2008.

Daniela said, "had Vittorio tried to leave via Israel what would of happened to him, again? He was jailed and captured (and tortured) by IDF twice."

End of the Road by Agron Belica; Dedicated to Gaza Activist Vittorio Arrigoni

New song and music video celebrate life of Vik Arrigoni of ISM, the International Solidarity Movement.

(SALEM, Ore.) - As my son Sean and I produced this music video for the new Vittorio Arrignoi tribute song by Agron Belica, it occurred to me how lucky I am to have my children, and how Vik won't ever become my age, or experience things that I and so many fortunate people do each day.

Had Vik reached his real potential, he would have moved mountains.

The Misfortune of Inheriting

Serious problems that should concern every American.

(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) - Lawrence Yetzer was standing in his front yard, yelling. The fifty-two year old Rialto man, who was blind and suffered from cerebral palsy, had just discovered his father lying unmoving on the front room floor.

David Miliband`s Afghan Endgame Slightly off Mark

The West must be willing to find a political solution.

(SEATTLE) - It is typical to scoff at David Miliband's position for his post-political career.

But in a recent New York Times article the former U.K Foreign Secretary showed that his intellect and judgment on a number of key issues, including how to bring the Afghan War to an end, was and remains almost finely honed; but it lacks an indigenous solution to be airborne.

Men Die, Lions Rise

Fired at countless times by Israeli military forces; arrested, imprisoned... Vik did it all with a smile on his face and went back for more.

(MIAMI, Fla.) - More poetic verse about Vittorio 'Vik' Arrigoni was was murdered last week after a violent kidnapping.

Vik's blood was that of Italian fascist fighters of World War Two; the Revolutionaries, the guerrilla soldiers 'Bella Caio' who gave their lives to crush the war machine.

How Fair are our Current Tax Laws?

Make no mistake about it, our current political system is driven exclusively by money and power.

(HARRISVILLE, N.H.) - Who do our current tax laws favor? Clearly, some taxpayers should be paying more in taxes... certainly at least their fair share!

There is no doubt that there are rules that create gross inequities built right into our current tax laws. The loopholes that have been built into our tax laws are egregious and every taxpayer with the exception of large corporations should find them offensive.

Marine Board Meeting to Include Executive Session

(Salem, Oregon) - The Oregon State Marine Board will enter Executive Session prior to the conclusion of the regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 21. The meeting, which includes the agenda items listed below, will be held at the Marine Board office, 435 Commercial Street NE, in Salem.

Doves and Hawks

As a Palestinian once said, "the hawks want to eat us with bare hands, while the doves want to eat us with knives and forks".

(LONDON) - It is perplexing to observe the “soft-zionists” exerting tremendous effort to "teach" Palestinians the ethics of "non-violent resistance".

Instead of wasting their time and energy preaching to the oppressed how to defend themselves "non-violently", the "me-peacers" ought to be teaching their own society how to conduct their daily lives without aggression and non-violence.

Rwanda: Where There was Hate, There is Now Hope

An atmosphere of forgiveness and reconciliation is occurring in Rwanda...

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Rwanda Partners is a Christian Non-profit organization founded in August 2004 who works directly with the Rwandan people through the development and implementation of programs that promote reconciliation and poverty reduction.

Not only does Rwanda Partners serve to promote social reconstruction their focus is on hope through healing through the power of their faith and determination.