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The Crimson White

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The Crimson White

OPINION

Lawsuits hinder hospitals

Lawsuits hinder hospitals

Joshua Sussman, Staff Columnist August 9, 2019
Hospitals are terrified of lawsuits, and it’s easy to see why. They are places where the sick and injured go to get better. Oftentimes these injuries are severe or the sicknesses obscure, thereby requiring complex and specialized treatments. These treatments are difficult and, if screwed up, could hurt or even kill the person receiving them. If the hospital does screw up, then they get sued.
Alabama’s checks and balances are broken

Alabama’s checks and balances are broken

Olivia Davis, Staff Columnist August 7, 2019
Alabama is one of 44 states that allows line-item veto, the ability to delete specific sections of a bill that has been passed by the legislature. While many governors have this power, the U.S. president does not.
Iranian-American hostilities may put American soldiers in harm’s way

Iranian-American hostilities may put American soldiers in harm’s way

Christion Finch, Staff Columnist July 15, 2019
With this troop increase, the situation in Iran has the potential of turning violent despite the “intention” of avoiding escalation. This very possible likelihood brings the issue home by putting American lives in jeopardy in a series of regional conflicts that was supposed to have ended years ago while still failing at any vaguely claimed regional goals.