News Comments are commentary that reflects and evaluates a given news story. The purpose of these writings is to exercise the right of free speech and to think critically of the issues. There are many news articles published by various news agencies daily, but a selected few require attention and examination by the citizens. Frivolous news articles are not considered for examination as they tend to impede progress in our knowledge-driven society.

The opinions reflected in the writings are transitory and can be subjected to reconsideration at any time. Thus the writings are merely a snapshot impression of the opinions and analysis formed at the time of the writing.

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