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Tag: Lance Armstrong

Cory Booker: It’s not easy being a political star

January 29, 2013 Arthur Lieber Campaigns, Cities, Crime/Violence, Democrats, Government, Housing, Infrastructure, Media, Obama, Politics, Public safety, Senate, States, Violence Leave a comment

Several weeks ago, I  wrote about the hazard of being seen as a hero. The downfalls of General David Petraeus and Lance Armstrong demonstrate

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Lance Armstrong: A moral dilemma for all of us

November 30, 2012 Arthur Lieber Charity & Justice, Health, Health care, Sports Leave a comment

How should we feel about an athlete who cheated to achieve fame and glory, but who also has been remarkably charitable? Such is the

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