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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bush
George W
Karl Marx
Neal Thigpen
McCain
William) Goebel
Thomas Clark
Kentucky
New York
al Sharpton
Albany, N.Y
Thomas Quinn
Johns Hopkins University
David Schmitt
Larry Hyams
ABC Television
Regis Philbin
Jamesetta Shealeay
Spokane
Wash
George Ryan
Daniel Kopans
Massachusetts General Hospital
Stephanie Williams
Columbia
Dan Pellam
Punxsutawney, Pa
Phil the Groundhog
Aiken County
Rick Osbon
Penny Ante
Willar Hightower
Sheriff's Office
Aikentandard
Scott B. Hunter
Jeffrey B. Wallace
Ellen C. Priest
Angela R. Nalley
David Boyd
Exestpoint Superunur
James R. Bennett Jr
Robert L. Maginnis
Public Safety
Aiken
Department of Public Safety
Public Safety Department