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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 2000

Page

7

Editorial Quotes Reflect Political and Social Views Across Gauge

A collection of quotations covers George W Bush John McCain Keith Goebel Al Sharpton and other figures. It also includes remarks on AIDS breast cancer mammography capital punishment and local governance.

Republicans attack Gore on Gays in Military Service

A political column argues the GOP and candidates misjudge public opinion on gays serving openly in the military. It cites polls showing broad support for open service, condemns don't ask don’t tell as harmful, and points to cases like Barry Winchell to urge equal rights. It argues traditional values clash with valueless traditions and predicts bipartisan impact.

Washington Republican National Committee GOP al Gore ANC America New Lake, Snell, Perry & Associates Human Rights Campaign RNC Barry Winchell Fort Campbell Winchell Great Britain United States Turkey NATO Harry Truman Truman

Debate Reignites Over Homosexuals in the Military

The article traces the 1990s clash over the 1993 ban and the 1994 1993 policy, noting Clinton's attempts to modify don't ask don’t tell and the political jockeying by Gore Bradley Bush and McCain. It argues readiness and cohesion justify continuing limits on service by homosexuals and urges reimposition of recruitment questions.

Washington Clinton Pentagon Democratic Congress Congress White House Gore Bill Bradley George W. Bush John McCain Army

Notable LGBT advocates tied to national groups

Elizabeth Birch leads The Human Rights Campaign as executive director. Robert Maginnis, senior director for national security and foreign affairs at the Family Research Council, is a retired US Army officer who advised Pentagon panels that shaped the Don't Ask Don’t Tell policy.

Elizabeth Birch Human Rights Campaign Robert Maginnis US Army The Family Research Council Pentagon Army

Freedom of speech debated in John Rocker suspension hearing

Letter writer argues for Rocker hearing on suspension starting February 9. He cites freedom of speech and compares Rocker’s punishment to others. Criticizes Bud Selig and media double standards while praising Public Safety Department in Aiken.

Rocker John Rocker Shyam Das Lewis Farrakan Bud Selig Ted Turner AFOSG Andres Gallaraga Eddie Perez Eddie Motormouth Tom Glavine Chipper Jones Roberto Alomar Otis Nixon Darryl Strawberry Bobby Cox Dennis Rodman Braves U.S. Supreme Court

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