Tax season musings from a procrastinating taxpayer
Chris Buckner reflects on tax time in January revealing habits of delay and the ritual of gathering receipts. He weighs government spending, welfare, foreign aid, and Haiti’s relief while noting the irony that this column itself is not deductible. Buckner signs as a Baytown native and disaster debris planning professional.
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Letter to the Editor on recall petition in Baytown
The writer questions Ms. Wilma Neal's recall accusations against Councilman Sheley and agrees with Mr. Dave Jirrell that filing the recall petition could set a dangerous precedent. The piece laments officials not listening to constituents and imagines the city becoming dangerous if officials heed all inputs.
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Today in History January 19 Highlights
On this date 2011 marks January 19 a Wednesday with notable events: Georgia seceded in 1861 after a vote in Milledgeville. 1807 Robert E. Lee born. 1853 Verdi premiered Il Trovatore. 1937 Howard Hughes set a Los Angeles to Newark air record. 1944 railroads relinquished control. 1955 first televised presidential news conference. 1960 Japan United States security treaty signed. 1966 Indira Gandhi elected. 1970 Carswell nomination to Supreme Court defeated. 1981 Iran hostage release accord signed by United States and Iran.
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Stricter gun control not a solution to violence
Ron Paul representing the 14th District argues against strict gun control and government overreach after a violent Arizona incident. He claims violence is apolitical, urges individual responsibility, and praises armed citizens who intervene to stop shooters. He critiques censorship and calls for government overprotection as unsafe and contrary to American freedoms.
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Submissions Policy for Baytown Sun Letters and Guest Columns
The Baytown Sun publishes original signed letters and guest columns addressed to the paper. Include writer’s address and phone number not for publication. Submissions may be edited or refused. Send to Carla Torres by mail fax or email.
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Mark Kelly open to meeting parents in Arizona shooting case
Mark Kelly, husband of Gabrielle Giffords, says he would meet the parents of the 22 year old man accused in the mass shooting that critically injured Giffords, killed six people and wounded 12 others, noting forgiveness and empathy for those affected.
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