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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 2009
Page
4
Clifton E. Cliff Clements editors publisher Dave Mathews manages the desk Jay Eshbach community member Jim Finley former managing editor Luke Hales assistant managing editor and M A Bengtson along with Dave Rogers serve as sports editor in the new roster for the publication.
A reader mocks Representative Gene Green for demanding photo IDs to attend his town hall while voting against federal photo ID requirements in 2006. The letter labels Green a hypocrite driven by self interest and re election goals.
A constituent recalls Gene Green’s town hall where attendees voiced frustration with a proposed healthcare plan. The writer, a Democrat on Green’s email list, accuses him of mischaracterizing voters and questions exemptions for Congress. They warn of government overreach and say citizens feel ignored and tired of government control.
A reader praises the city council for heeding residents’ voices and fulfilling representative duties. The writer contrasts local officials with national politicians, criticizing town halls as shows and commending the council’s responsive action.
A reader argues against removing red light cameras and notes frequent violations at intersections including improper right turns on red in Baytown, urging safer driving without disregard for others. This letter appears on page 6A.
Retired Baytown Sun editor Jim Finley reflects on daily afternoon naps inspired by a New York Times piece. He shares personal nap habits from childhood polio summers to present, noting his growing expertise, a Pew survey cited, and a roster of famous nap enthusiasts.
Publisher and staff emails and phone numbers listed. Office address and mail drop P O Box included. Submissions must be signed with writer contact and may be edited. Readers advised to call for redelivery if paper not received by 9 a m.
The piece argues that bipartisan politics require restraint not capitulation to lies. It critiques conservative media figures and calls for accountability while noting Obama’s town hall approach and Palin’s polarizing rhetoric. It condemns the fringe’s influence and the media’s complicity.
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