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69A Bold Step in the Right Direction
by William F. Torpey
Former Connecticut Gov. John Rowland, after stirring high emotions in southern Fairfield County after proposing to shut down the Metro North Norwalk-Danbury line, had something of a metamorphosis a year later and proposed that train fares on the line be free -- for a while. published 8 hours ago
65Use Caution in Changing the System
by William F. Torpey
Stella Liebeck's $2.7 million infamous damage award in her lawsuit againt McDonald's attracted great national attention. The award, involving the spilling of hot coffee, was later reduced to below $500,000 on appeal. I wonder how many people know, or care, about that! published 5 months ago
68Starr Probe of President Really Scary
by William F. Torpey
The American people have seldom, if ever, witnessed such a sweeping abuse of power at the highest levels of the federal government than the Watergate probe by Special Prosecutor Kenneth Starr. American must always be alert to any potential abuse of power. published 5 days ago
71O.J. Verdict Reaction Deplorable
by William F. Torpey
The O.J. Simpson murder trial in 1995, although clearly unlike any other trial in history, revealed an urgent need for reform of the American judicial system -- something I've been urging for some time. published 4 months ago
67Newt, Bob: Just Balance the Budget
by William F. Torpey
It would be great folly for Congress -- and the states (which must ratify amendments by a two-thirds vote) -- to clutter up the Constitution with amendments that thoughtlessly change the balance of power that is now finely balanced among the three branches of government. published 5 months ago
68To America: Don't Trip on NAFTA Vote
by William F. Torpey
Over the years trade agreements have seldom caused the kind of uproar seen over the North American Free Trade Agreement. Few administrations have had anything like the battle that President Clinton faced in 1993. It was uphill all the way to get NAFTA approved. published 6 months ago
67Keep the Buses Rolling
by William F. Torpey
When Westport Connecticut's Board of Finance voted in 1993 to eliminate its bus subsidy, the vote threatened to put the brakes on the town's buses for good. A campaign was waged to try to avoid the impending disaster. published 7 months ago
77Is It Safe to Invest in Stocks?
by William F. Torpey
Financial pundits can tick off dozens of strategies for winning in the market. Such advice ranges from the astrological alignment of the stars to environmentally correct stocks or mutual funds. I say, if you have spare funds, take the plunge -- but be careful! published 5 weeks ago
64Did the Voters Buy a GOP Pig in a Poke?
by William F. Torpey
Newt Gingrich, the freewheeling, big-mouthed loose cannon who was elected Speaker of the House in 1995, used his position to lord it over the Democrats by bulldozing his so-called "Contract With America" through the lower legislative body of Congress. In the end, it failed. published 5 months ago
67Let's All Be Part of the Solution
by William F. Torpey
The capitalist system -- or at least what's left of it -- has something good going for it. It relies on the initiative and ingenuity of people living under it to devise their own way of beating the odds. Anyone who really tries can "succeed." published 6 months ago
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