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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1999
Page
9
A letter criticizing Cardinal George's vigil outside a Chicago clinic drew strong reader responses. The page follows with a sample letter and note that not all views could be published due to space.
In a July letter to the Star Sharon Lorsch criticizes Cardinal George for leading a prayer vigil at a Chicago abortion clinic. She calls the event controversial and accuses church leaders of encouraging extremists. The writer defends the cardinal, noting harsh rhetoric and naive expectations about church positions.
In this critique, Charles J. Shields argues that education programs emphasize how to teach rather than what to teach. He recalls easy courses and filler papers, questions the focus on social justice, and notes shifts toward stronger subject-matter certification and mandatory refresher courses for veterans.
A reader criticizes Ms Lorsch’s letter on Cardinal George and free speech, arguing abortion remains a great evil and that defining personhood affects rights. The writer urges unity to end perceived evil and defend the right to life as the Declaration of Independence states.
Lana Stack, president of Bremen Orland Families for Life, argues Sharon Lorsch does not represent all Jewish women on abortion. She condemns Nazi killings and abortion rights as harming unborn children, urging support for life while acknowledging suffering in reproductive choices.
A letter by Sharon Lorsch attacking Cardinal George’s vigil at an abortion clinic accuses him of endorsing murder and decrying religious expression. The writer, linking to the National Council of Jewish Women, compares faith to propaganda and warns against intolerance and fascism amid heated debate. Michael J. Murvihill and Barbara R. Wommack from Chicago Heights are noted.
Lionel Van Deerl argues Congress ignores gun control amid school shootings. He notes 248 House votes to post the Ten Commandments, few to curb gun sales, and a Senate effort with safety locks and gun show regulations that stalled. The piece laments NRA clout and calls for a new Congress.
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