Selling Fear and the Politics of Anxiety

President Bush is about to face some tough questions concerning the war in Iraq. The fact that the United States has been unable to locate any weapons of mass destruction has created concern for many people, including those who supported the war. It is inappropriate...

America Needs Straight Talk About Iraq

One of Bush’s strengths is his moral certitude. It is also one of his greatest weaknesses, especially when his straight talk morphs into embellished speech. After a Tom Cruise-like landing on the USS Abraham Lincoln, Bush told the nation, “Major combat...

Courageous Wisdom

The Westborough High School golf team made history last fall after winning the Massachusetts state championship, but not because they played a better golf game. It’s what happened after they had the first-place trophy in hand that really got people’s...

“Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines”

The first two “Terminator” films were classics, and the hope was that the third would continue this sensational series at the same level. Sadly, “Terminator 3” followed Hollywood tradition and is not as satisfying as its predecessors. The first...

Finding God at the Movie House

What’s the difference between going to a worship service and going to a movie? In some respects, not much. To begin with, the weekly religion business has reshaped its program in a more entertainment-orientated way, complete with split screens, surround sound,...