Today's Boston Globe articles

1. Arizona Immigration Law: http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2010/05/02/ariz_immigration_law_spurs_protesters/

I join the protesters in opposing the bill, which is arbitrary and capricious, and unfair. It will be struck down as unconstitutional, if not repealed sooner.

2. Offshore Drilling Disaster: http://www.boston.com/news/science/articles/2010/05/02/climate_bill_caught_in_fallout/

I oppose expanded offshore drilling, especially with inadequate safety regulations and oversight from OSHA and other agencies. The benefits do not justify the enormous costs from oil spill accidents.

3. First Amendment Rights: http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2010/05/02/signing_on_the_line_is_a_public_act/

I disagree: freedom of speech includes the freedom to be silent. Organizations and individuals should have the right to voice their support for certain issues and propositions anonymously.

4. Social Communication: http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/oped/articles/2010/05/02/when_youre_only_text_friends/

Yes, guys. Let's chat face to face. Enough with the endless txts.

5. History of Islam: http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/articles/2010/05/02/islams_beginnings/

I would like to read this book. Historical evidence does support the ecumenical nature of Islam and the other monotheistic religions. Maybe from history they can mend their current differences.

6. New England States: http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/articles/2010/05/02/altered_states/

A fun read. I still wonder whether Massachusetts's shape is some pre-ordained abstract art.

7. Entrepreneurship Education:  http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/magazine/articles/2010/05/02/me_inc/

Very true. Entrepreneurship is a crucial skill for all fields, and something to be encouraged in high school and college. Selling lemonade even makes a good start, especially today.