After reading today’s alarmist rant editorial in the New York Times, I hope someone hides all the sharp objects at the NYT’s headquarters.

Democratic senators may want to avoid making contact to:

Mr. Bush’s incessant fear-mongering — and the Democrats’ refusal to challenge him — has had one notable success. The only issue on which Americans say that they trust Republicans more than Democrats is terrorism. At least those Americans are afraid of terrorists. The Democrats who voted for this bill, and others like it over the last few years, show only fear of Republicans.