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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 2002
Page
4
A critique argues that a state security lockdown, with restricted access and authorized employee only areas, wastes tax money and harms government service delivery. The author questions public need and warns that government officials may prefer reduced citizen contact, contrasting with business sensitivity to public access.
Richard Neely argues that government security spending is largely a political and fiscal choice rather than a true protection. He notes private firms must trade profits for security while governments can finance security without cutting programs. He cites provider lobbying, ego, and public access restrictions as drivers, arguing that robust perimeters fail against determined threats and that September 11 should not justify fear-driven policy.
The Daily Telegraph notes staff roles with Gary Adkisson as Publisher Thomas A Colley as Executive Editor Tammie Toler Barbara Hawkins and Samantha Perry as Senior Copy Editors Andy Patton Managing Editor City Editor Bill Archer Sports Editor Teddy Paynter and Business Editor. The text ends with a biblical quote about Jesus as the light of the world.
D. R. Baldwin of Athens WV argues for drastic political reform after a disappointing election. He cites poverty leaning Democrats, county shifts, and widespread abstention as cause, urging 21st century candidates and active leadership from editors, chambers, and churches to end fifty years of decline.
The WVVC appeals to veterans to return home and bring retirement incomes to boost WV's economy. It proposes legislative changes to modify personal income tax, granting five percent of federal adjusted gross income times years of honorable service, applied to retirement. Adopted May 16 2002 in Weston with Jacob Stafford as chair and Homer H Lohr Jr as secretary.
A letter from Mickey Cox discusses a Dayton survey of 400 business leaders on hiring traits. Honesty tops the list, followed by cooperation, ability to follow directions, a positive attitude, and punctuality. He argues parents and educators misprioritize these values.
Motivational columnist Jim Davidson argues that the United States should prioritize character values over pure academic skills. He cites parental influence and cultural standards, urging educators and parents to teach honorable traits before education, and questions whether balance with math and science can curb crime and boost national productivity.
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