Voices Stories by Ari Vais
Noisy neighbors and how to battle them
We frequently receive letters from readers complaining of noisy neighbors. “What to do?” they inquire. I admit that for years I was under the impression that neighbors can lawfully play the TV or stereo at full volume until 11 p.m. Not so, according to laws that protect us from noise pollution. more>
Drivers should not risk their lives!
The recent attacks on New York City car service drivers―in which two people were killed―caused the New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers to warn city authorities that they will sharply reduce service to areas with high crime rates. “We do not have any other choice,” declared Fernando Mateo, president of the federation. “Drivers should not have to risk their lives.” more>
The Chinese and the Jews
After the creation of the state of Israel, a new stage of mutual relations―-diplomatic, economic and cultural-―between these two ancient peoples began. In the 1970s, ties developed through military sales and cultural programs. Now that the United States has demanded Israel stop selling military equipment to China, the relationship is beginning to deterioriate. more>
Triumph? Shame? Tragedy?
After last week’s “rescue” operation, which killed 120 hostages and 50 Cechen terrorists, there are too many questions and too few answers from the government. One thing is clear: Putin is using the Chechen war to stay in the Kremlin more>
For whom is the law is written?
The United States, the wealthiest country in the world, is full of socio-economic contrasts and contradictions. The high levels of poverty and recent corporate scandals highlight the problems with the American economic model. more>
