Give 'em Hell to End Government Shutdown
The editorial argues federal spending fights risk shutdowns and urges bipartisan cooperation between Congress and the White House. It contends essential services would be kept running while urging readers to speak up to influence fiscal policy and accountability. It ends with a call to raise hell to prompt politicians to heed the public.
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Supreme Court backs RICO use against insurance schemes
Editorial argues RICO as written widens civil fraud reach beyond organized crime. It cites Prometheus Funding Corp case and abortion clinic picketers, urging Congress to narrow RICO to organized crime and remove overbreadth to protect individual rights.
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Warning to all cyclists prompts sharing the road
C J Ong Jr argues the October bicycle safety flier is a serious alert not ridicule. He supports educating motorists and cyclists, calls for fair enforcement, and says riders should report incidents and share the road with courtesy.
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Letters to the Gazette Highlighting Parents’ Ongoing Battle
A parent laments budget cuts that could move her autistic son from a group home and jeopardize funding tied to an IQ test. She recalls his 22 years of struggle, premature birth, harassment, and ongoing stigma, arguing that the fight never ends for families of the handicapped.
Americans distrust big institutions in survey results
Bernice Kanner details a Gallup poll showing 14 of 20 institutions viewed as too powerful, led by the tax collector and advertising industries. The federal government and big business also rated high, while the United Nations and local police were seen as too weak. Major themes show a strong anti-bigness sentiment shaping daily life.
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Marion deserves better The Gazette editorial critique
A reader objects to The Gazette for Marion election coverage claiming it failed to inform voters about candidates and issues. The letter accuses the editorial of poor coverage, misreported turnout, and bias while calling for more reliable reporting.
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