A round up of recent posts by various bloggers who either attempt to strike a balanced note on heated debates and controversial issues, or improve our ability to find our own sense of balance by exposing us to new information and different points-of-view.
Kevin Sullivan offers a thoughtful look at what we can and can’t do about Iran.
Amba considers a Presidential candidate whose religious beliefs don’t supercede his respect for the rights of non-believers. (Who this candidate is may surprise you.)
In his farewell installment at The Daily Dish, Steve Clemons is disturbed by the prevalence of the practice of book-banning in this country. He concludes: “Not much else to say really — but the struggle between reason and dogma requires us to keep our eyes and minds open.”
Justin Gardner looks at Dem-leaning independents and moderates, encouraging the Party of the Donkey not to take those voters for granted.
Dyre42 looks at the implications of an information technology “cold war.”
Tip of the Day: For those who enjoy Michael J. Totten’s posts, he has a new article slated for the latest edition of Reason magazine, titled “The Next Iranian Revolution.”