The promise of August
     Midsummer, when waves rise from scalding sidewalks and spill on to the beaches’ burning sands, is a perfect time for introspection and renewal. It marks the summer’s center, and sets so many upon the annual break called vacation.
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Reader pleased with Kerry’s choice of VP
     I was very excited by Senator John Kerry’s selection of Senator John Edwards as running mate. When I first saw Mr. Edwards in an interview with Chris Matthews last summer, I felt as if I had been awakening from a deep sleep similar to "old Rip Van Winkle.
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New York State passes landmark anti-terrorism laws
     The New York State Senate and Assembly recently passed landmark anti-terrorism legislation, which I co-sponsored, that will dramatically increase the protections afforded to all New Yorkers, as well as the resources available to law enforcement officers and prosecutors.
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Anti-gay amendment is illegal according to reader
     I’ve read the letter from Mace Greenfield about gay marriage. If I remember correctly, this is at least, the second letter from him on this subject.
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