In contrast to yesterday's indecisiveness by the Washington Post, today's NY Times has lots of "we need to do this" opinion pieces.
The first says "The United States needs to take the lead in protecting the Haitian people from the growing anarchy around them." The second calls for "F.D.A. commissioner, Dr. Mark McClellan,...to approve over-the-counter sales of Plan B before departing, fulfilling his duty to respond to medical evidence, rather than election-year pressure." In this editorial is a restrained bash of Dubya, "[T]he Bush administration has shown a propensity to elevate its ideology and perceived political needs over scientific research, especially when it comes to matters touching on women's health and abortion." The third touts the documentary "Farmingville" as "a primer for anyone -- whether lawmaker or citizen -- who cares to better understand the usually unseen cost of America's appetite for cheap labor."
David Brooks wastes an essay noting that Mexican-Americans are assimilating in America. The mayors of New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Gary rail against proposed legislation immunzing gun manufacturers from lawsuits by asking, "[S]houldn't we be able to sue manufacturers and suppliers when they act with wanton disregard for the safety of our neighborhoods?".
Two of Ronald Reagan's strategiest provide advice on the coming "political doldrums" between now and the Democratic convention in July when no political contests are being waged. That is when the American people will form their views on the Democratic nominee. If it is the Democratic view, then the Democratic candidate has a good chance of winning. If it is Dubya's view, he will likely lose. Unfortunately, the authors left out how Dubya has $100 million to air his views.
The last opinion piece is about how Israel has learned to "carry on in the face of terrorism."
Not much in terms of direct bashes of Dubya, but several pieces allude to where he and the Republicans in Congress are falling short on serving America's interests.