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By Stanley P. Gershbein
Brooklyn Daily
Is Edward Snowden a patriotic whistle-blower who is worthy of a Presidential pardon? Is Edward Snowden a spy who, for committing espionage, should spend the rest of his life behind bars if he ever returns to the United States?
On the one hand, the man clearly broke the law, while on the other hand, he informed this nation about the NSA’s very secretive surveillance programs which one Federal Judge referred to as almost Orwellian. Which hand serves us best? Most of us can make a great case for both sides of this argument. The following is a quote on the issue that I have pinned to my bulletin board:
“When someone reveals that government officials have routinely and deliberately broken the law, that person should not face life in prison at the hands of the same government.”
Do you think that a plea bargain might satisfy both sides?
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I really loved watching the short ice dancing performances in the Sochi Olympics. Everybody was wonderful and, in my humble opinion, I would give a special award to American music. We couldn’t help but notice that almost all of the competing couples performed to the music of Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong, Sinatra, Gershwin, and many scores of Broadway shows. On and on they danced to our music. Give us the gold.
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America learned that the “If you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor” line is just not true. According to Sen.Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, it actually is true. She told us that you can see your favorite physicians, but you’d have to be willing to pay more.
Pay more? Come on Senator. Weren’t there promises made that our healthcare costs will be reduced?
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He is 8 years old and pretty bright. He wants to know why they are called “buffalo wings” when they look and taste like chicken. Besides, buffalos don’t have wings. Do they?
I know why they are called Buffalo wings. Do you?
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Let me start by saying that I am not a Chris Christie fan even though he continues to deny any wrongdoing in the Bridgegate scandal. He still insists that he knew nothing about his aides’ scheme to screw up the traffic approach to the Washington Bridge. I believe him as much as I believe President Obama, who also insists he knew nothing about, well, you fill in the blanks.
I am a firm believer that when people are on top, there are a lot of credible people around them who whisper loads of information in their ears. It’s only my opinion; I think they are both liars — one proven and one yet to be proved.
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A recent advertisement opened with “More exciting than a curling match.” I am StanGershbein@Bellsouth.net telling the world that nothing is more exciting than a curling match. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz.