Opinion: Syria, Turkey and the California Hall of Fame

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Rounding Out the Week of Opinion:

Imad Moustapha:Syria Wants to Talk, But Bush Won’t Answer the Phone
Damascus has effectively cooperated with Washington on terrorism, says Syria’s ambassador.

Paul Slansky: Mel’s No Tom, Hugh or Woody
Apologies aren’t Hollywood standard issue, but neither was Gibson’s hate-fueled rant.

George Weigel: No Tears for Fidel, Please
The murderous dictator put revolution ahead of country, so shed them for the people and way of life he repressed.

Editorials

Justice After Guantanamo
The White House still thinks the ends justifies the means in trying suspected terrorists.

Turkey’s Balancing Act
Despite some worrying recent developments in NATO’s only Muslim country, the Lebanon tragedy may provide an opportunity.

Does California Really Need a Hall of Fame?
Maria Shriver’s shrine feels like the expression of an insecure state.