Army Extends 50,000 Soldiers' Tours of Duty In Iraq

American Voices

The Army is forcing 50,000 soldiers into extended duty in Iraq. What do you think?

If these soldiers wanted out so bad, maybe they should have finished the job within two weeks like the president wanted.

Arnold Whitman
Metallurgist
I instituted a stop-loss to keep my last girlfriend from leaving. It doesn't work.

Jay Katz
Sports Vendor
They've been pretty busy. I'm sure they'll appreciate the extra time to see some of the sights.

Helen Guiteau
Package Delivery Driver

Spanking Doesn't Work

02.09.12 | ISSUE 48•06

A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal analyzed two decades of research and found that children who were punished physically became more aggressive over time, while those who weren't became less aggressive.
Smoking Speeds Mental Decline

02.08.12 | ISSUE 48•06

A study published in Archives Of General Psychiatry found that middle-aged men who smoked had diminished cognitive skills, the equivalent of having aged an additional 10 years.
Migrating Whooping Cranes Stall In Alabama

02.07.12 | ISSUE 48•06

Nine whooping cranes that had been following an ultralight aircraft as it guided them on their migratory route stopped when they reached Alabama, 500 miles short of the intended destination.
Florida Millionaire Adopts 42-Year-Old Girlfriend

02.06.12 | ISSUE 48•06

A 48-year-old West Palm Beach millionaire and polo club founder has adopted his 42-year-old girlfriend in an apparent bid to avoid paying out a wrongful death lawsuit.
Should Sugar Be Regulated?

02.03.12 | ISSUE 48•05

In a recent editorial in the journal Nature, researchers from the University of California–San Francisco suggested that as a toxic substance, sugar should be taxed and regulated like alcohol or tobacco.