February 3, 2003

This issue featured David Gelernter's cover story comparing George W. Bush and John F. Kennedy, while also addressing the pressing geopolitical question of the moment. Tod Lindberg argued that military action against Saddam Hussein was essential to maintaining effective deterrence strategy. The issue also introduced the Family Research Council's new Family Policy Review publication, which compiled presentations from a January 28 Library of Congress symposium on tax policy and family issues, including contributions from notable figures such as Representative Joe Wilson on state and national tax initiatives and experts addressing Social Security reform and marriage-related tax policy.