Kyoto Protocol policy harms poor and elderly, advocates warn
A column by Dawid K Lowery and Rev Samuel L Edwards with Rabbi Stuart Federow argues against the Kyoto Protocol. They warn ambitious climate rules would raise energy costs, deepen poverty, and hit Black and Hispanic communities hardest, while studies show limited environmental gain.
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Dan W. Reicher
America
Hague
United States
Texas
The
National Center For Atmospheric Research
Dawid K Lowery
Dallas Theological Seminary
Samuel L Edwards
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church
Fort Worth
Rabo
Stuart Federow
Congregation Shaar Hashalom
Houston
Ald
Charitable action praised amid sharp political satire
The writer commends a charitable effort to provide livelihoods for Robert Reno while delivering a harsh critique of his political commentary. The column accuses Reno of parroting Democratic slogans and delivering ad hominem attacks on Republicans, likening him to imperfect public figures and MAD Magazine parodies.
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Robert Reno
James Carville
H.L. Mencken
MAD Magazine
Alfred E. Newman
Voters face heated debate over election integrity and inclusion
A reader criticizes assumptions about Al Gore supporters and Republican voters, arguing for equality and inclusion. The letter defends overseas ballots, blames Florida officials for voting issues, recalls Ken Starr investigations, and emphasizes safeguarding ballot integrity while honoring voters who chose not to vote for president.
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al Gore
Florida
Ken Starr
Letters Information for Amarillo Globe-News Readers
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Amarillo Globe- News
Amarillo
Amarillonet.com
I Stand For Right in America Despite Political Noise
A middle class reader asserts desire for a true, unfiltered vote tally and honest truth. They reject biased minority framing, oppose religious right influence, and value military and professional credentials. They express support for John McCain while voting conscience, not strictly along party lines.
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America
Florida
Sen
John McCain
Unfair call fuels NMAA dispute after Tucumcari loss
Tucumcari Rattlers loss to Eunice Cardinals 9 to 7 in a state final amid controversy over a final field goal after a late snap by a non lineman and a whistle not set to play. The caller requests NMAA overturn or a rematch on neutral ground.
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Tucumcari
N.M
Eunice
Cardinals
Rattlers
No. 20
New Mexico
No. 61
New Mexico Athletic Association
NMAA
Johnny C. Marquez
Tucumcan
Coloring the black vote Black support has reasoning
Washington analysis argues African-American voters cast a rational ballot in 2000, backing Gore and Clinton records due to improved finances, unemployment drops, rising home ownership, and education gains. It rebuts claims of blind loyalty and labels such stereotypes as racist.
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Washington
Clinton
Gore
Joint Center For Political and Economic Studies
al Gore
Bill Clinton
Bush
Florida voting rights clash with Gore silence during dispute
Washington Post analysis shows disproportionately high rejection of ballots in black precincts in Florida. Calls grow for a full investigation as African-American turnout rises, but registration and polling access gaps leave many voters off the rolls. Arianna Huffington note included.
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Florida
Corrine Brown
Dfla
al Gore
Jesse Jackson Jr
D-Ill
Gore
Washington Post
Jacksonville
America
Jeb Bush
One Florida
Debrana McCray
Opa-Locka
George W. Bush
McCray
The
Election Commission
NAACP
Kweisi Mfume
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