Opinion   Why police and teenagers often clash Randy Wright Teenagers are stopped more often than any other age group and there does appear to be an enduring conflict between the police and teenagers. But, the reasons for the conflict are not what you might think... FULL OPINION

More columnists: Debbie Rodriquez Carlos Valdez Judge Carl Lewis Tony Bonilla Randy Wright L. Scott Smith Michael Elliott Jorge Rangel Caller-Times editorials/contributors: Mar. 27, 2003 Two bills would set back public education in Texas Measures would let school districts ignore state standards Mar. 18, 2003 Electing judges hurts judiciary Legislature should pass amendment to adopt an appointive system Mar. 17, 2003 Legislature should pass judicial reform Texas needs to decrease the influence of partisan politics and big money in choosing judges. A merit system would work best. Mar. 15, 2003 Texas' criminal justice system is in trouble A Harris County man's release from prison adds to concern that the state's justice system has derailed. Mar. 14, 2003 Let people decide issue of judicial selection Our partisan, high-dollar judicial selection system has diminished public confidence in our courts, damaged our reputation throughout the country, and discouraged able lawyers from pursuing a judicial career. Mar. 10, 2003 Quick burial needed for home-rule bill Measure would scrap state standards on teacher pay and class size and reverse school reforms of 1984. Mar. 10, 2003 Struggle over Estrada nomination unedifying No one emerges covered with glory from the battle over President George W. Bush's nomination of Miguel Estrada Mar. 9, 2003 Chief justice still makes powerful case for reform Phillips is on target with call to depoliticize the selection of judges.