Debate is masculine, conversation is feminine.

Debate is masculine, conversation is feminine.

I am alarmed by reports that data brokers are obtaining and selling customers' personal telephone records without the customers' consent read more

I am alarmed by reports that data brokers are obtaining and selling customers' personal telephone records without the customers' consent or knowledge. These records can include some of the most private personal information about an individual. Finding out who people are calling and for how long can be like picking someone's brain about their friends, plans or business dealings.

The jury thought he was guilty based on the evidence.

The jury thought he was guilty based on the evidence.

Given Japan's shaky political and financial situation, the market will continue to produce such knee-jerk reactions to stock movements in read more

Given Japan's shaky political and financial situation, the market will continue to produce such knee-jerk reactions to stock movements in the U.S..

I think we've gotten way too lackadaisical. Our society is very reactive rather than proactive, and it bothers me that read more

I think we've gotten way too lackadaisical. Our society is very reactive rather than proactive, and it bothers me that the huge changes right after September 11, like the National Guard at the airport, have been cut back.

There are a lot of things that could have gone into it, so to speculate would be wrong.

There are a lot of things that could have gone into it, so to speculate would be wrong.

Everything is in the hands of God. We know that if God wants, sooner or later Ahmed will be released.

Everything is in the hands of God. We know that if God wants, sooner or later Ahmed will be released.

The Council is in the midst of significant restructuring.

The Council is in the midst of significant restructuring.

The last, lonely trailing indicator of the business cycle.

The last, lonely trailing indicator of the business cycle.