Friday's Opinions [Mar 1, 2013]

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Friday, March 01, 2013 Charles Krauthammer Hail Armageddon Despite dire predictions, the worst the sequester can do is ever so slightly cut spending. Ruth Marcus Budget battles indefinitely The White House and Republicans are far apart on resolving fiscal differences. Eugene Robinson A grieving father's plea Neil Heslin wants a ban on weapons like the one used to kill his son. Michael Gerson Debt deniers lack moral capital Obama's deficit complacency will undermine economic growth. Patricia M. Wald Holes in the bench The D.C. Circuit's appeals court is woefully short of judges. Timothy Shriver A mystic for pope The cardinals should follow a less conventional path in discovering the next head of the Catholic Church. David Makovsky and Ghaith al-Omari Talking up a two-state solution Netanyahu and Abbas are saying the right things. If only they would say them more often. Robert J. Samuelson Return of the euro crisis Italy's latest election quashes optimism. Tom Toles Tom Toles Cartoon Click on the image for the full-size cartoon Ann Telnaes Ann Telnaes Animation Click on the image to watch the animation Editorials Looking out for D.C.'s children Kowtowing to Iran? A failure of governance Opinions blogs Friday rant: Tiddly winks edition No surprise in Obama's gay marriage brief Another big, bold stroke for gay rights Fleeing lawmakers, on camera! Connect with Washington Post Opinions Facebook Twitter Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2013 The Washington Post Privacy Policy