Editorial constraints…

A wee bit of last week's news was lost like a rowboat in the wake of a catamaran, the latter being the tragic death of the SEALs in Afghanistan and the tragic comedy of the straw poll in Iowa.  Most deaths are tragic, especially those of young, highly trained men and women lost in fighting for our country (whether the battle is politically justified or not).  I have respect and admiration for their courage and abilities even though I might think the politicians who command these young heroes ...