Today's Boston Globe articles

1. Gun Control: http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/12/20/gun_permits_surge_in_state/

True, the economy has much to do with it; but doesn't the Supreme Court decision last June, which interpreted the Second Amendment as a right to own guns, also have a large role?

2. Supreme Court: http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2009/12/20/justices_revisit_ruling_forcing_lab_analysts_to_testify/

The current rule is silly, and should be overturned. However, all these 5-4 decisions and overturning precedent - especially so quickly - will damage the credibility of the Court.

3. Obama: http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2009/12/20/mr_president_where_is_the_passion/

I agree - the president lacks passion and drive, especially when confronted with tough issues. He needs to be more steadfast and decline compromising on some issues, especially when it gets tough, or else he will get nothing done.

4. Christmas: http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/articles/2009/12/20/christmas_was_a_riot/

Yeah, it was a riot back then, same today with rioting consumerism. There was never any "jolly, good olde Christmas", so can we drop it now?

5. Youth Soccer: http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/articles/2009/12/20/hog_the_ball_kid/

We need creativity, skill and technique. I do not agree that those values could not be taught on the soccer field without giving up on camaraderie and group play.