What is troubling, is the short window of time given to prove paternity, as the author notes. One would think the courts would be more interested in getting it right and not 'assign' parental responsibility incorrectly.

same "with Kerry."

Really no comparison to Marshall or Kissinger. These Secretary of States along with the presidents they served. Formulated a foundationally solid foreign policy that have stood the test of time and not only benefited American interests but benefited the world. Part of this is not her fault in that the President has no coherent foreign policy. Neither of them have a vision when it come to foreign or diplomatic affairs. Such will probably be the same. As an executive (as opposed to a legislator) she has failed miserably as well.

"mis-speaks" do not bode well for the incoming SECDEF. Four more years of rank amatuerism. uggh.

"Republicans will not gain significant black support unless they take policy positions that advance black interests" Last time I checked,it was a Senator's job to represent state interests in that 'august' body, not solely "black interests". This professor is without credibility. That the NYT would publish this is even more disappointing. Although I'm not shocked.

Simply tell the truth, with no political animus, would be a good start. The world, unfortunately filled with evil people, who would do unthinkable things. I had this discussion with mine after Columbine.

As absurd as your Angry White Male theory. Hopefully your 15 break will be over soon.

Any shooting is tragic, this one particularly so. But these periodic shootings pale in comparison to numbers of gang and drug related gun deaths which are certainly not "Angry white males". May want to rethink your conclusions.

Nothing stealthy about it. Clearly brazen and out in the open. What a shame.

ASKGERMAINE: One needs not be a politician to help "shape the courntry and change lives". The greatness of this country lies in its citizens not its politicians.