Greene is a UCLA alumnus from the Class of 1999. By Ethan Greene I commend students writing articles about things they feel are important. But if Joel Schwartz really is interested in advocating his point (“To bolster economy, impose flat tax,” Viewpoint, April 9), it would behoove him to make logical, rational assertions ““ arguments supported by actual facts. Read more...

Kim, Palestinians both mistaken James Kim’s claim (““˜Occupied’ lands rightfully won in defensive war,” Viewpoint, April 9) that Israel rightfully won the occupied territories in a defensive war ignores the hypocrisy of Israel’s position. Read more...

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  Norton Simon Art Foundation Norton Simon’s new exhibit "To Do Battle" explores war’s conflicts. “To Do Battle: Conflict, Struggle and Symbol in Art” Norton Simon Museum (626) 449-6840 Through July 8 Pasadena’s Norton Simon Museum eagerly explores the dark side of man through some of his most brilliant and enduring works of art. Read more...

Joel Schwartz Schwartz abhors what you have to say but will fight for your right to say it. E-mail him at [email protected]. It is a tragic day in America when we have to learn lessons in fairness, capitalism and good policy from the former head of the communist KGB, Vladimir Putin. Read more...

“˜Occupied’ lands rightfully won in defensive war Ghaith Mahmood, along with other Anti-Zionist thinkers, states that Israel should leave the “occupied territories” to solve the Mid-East crisis (“Israel’s occupation, siege must end,” Viewpoint, April 4). Read more...