Crime and King Day Reflections Stir Debate on Reform
The piece surveys reactions to Martin Luther King Day and rising crime. It highlights Clinton's push for a public private partnership to revitalize needy neighborhoods, calls for more police alongside addressing root causes, and notes Gore's critique of violence. It cites empowerment zones and community driven plans under a lighter federal hand.
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White House
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Martin Luther King
America
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Moral preaching backfires for conservatives in Britain and America
Tom Teepen argues that moralizing in politics blinds leaders to hypocrisy and slipups. He cites UK Conservative examples and US GOP ethics troubles, noting how crusades for family values collide with personal misconduct and scandals. Government should foster opportunity and safety nets, not moral yells.
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Tax the county for one more major league park
A reforming poem criticizes Colangelo and local leaders for proposing a quarter cent tax to fund a $300 million ballpark. It denounces neglect of roads and schools, warns of debt and taxpayer burden, and portrays Colangelo as a powerful, out-of-touch figure backed by moguls. The verse calls for accountability and exposes perceived graft, urging resistance to the stadium push.
Government should not fund a baseball stadium
The text argues government’s primary duty is protecting life, liberty, and property, not subsidizing private sports. It rejects using taxes to build a stadium, citing negligible long term economic benefits and urging voter consent for any public funding or debt.
Chandler man faces suit after skylight fall child injury
A Chandler family case centers on alleged neglect and violence. The 5-year-old boy suffered brain injury after falling through a skylight as his father reportedly took him to the roof. The father now seeks damages from the construction company amid a contentious legal dispute.
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Tribune reader letter targets Bill Norman on gun control
Louis A. Porter of Mesa attacks outdoor columnist Bill Norman for his critique of Sarah Brady and gun control. He urges NRA figures to seek common ground, questions Norman's stance on waiting periods and background checks, cites 911 gunfire, and notes letter requirements for publication.
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Bill Norman
Sarah Brady
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