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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 2005
Page
8
The Middletown Journal, established in 1857, names Ann Hoffman as publisher and M. David Goodwin as editor with Michael Williams continuing as editorial page editor.
Ohio legislators push 'feel good' bills to restrict divorce access, ban foster adoption by gay couples, and bar public insurance coverage of abortions while ignoring health care and school funding. The editorial argues these moves echo government overreach and threaten personal freedom, recalling Reagan's caution about government help.
Opinion piece argues Texas ban on overly sexual cheerleading moves is a toothless overreach that intrudes on local school discretion. It notes Elvis pelvis scandal and fashion trends as teen defiance, urging lawmakers to focus on real issues and leave coaching to schools.
The Topeka hearings on teaching Darwin confront a broader movement toward intelligent design. Critics urge clear science education while acknowledging faith alongside science, noting peer review standards and separation of church and state. The piece recalls Scopes era debates and urges balanced, neutral teaching without imposing belief.
Newsday columnist James P. Pinkerton notes President Bush has stirred debate on private savings but faces hard partisan gridlock. He cites Republican calls to broaden wealth creation through tax sheltered investments, while Democrats defend universal benefits. The piece praises Bush and California Rep. Thomas for challenging orthodox pension policy and promoting an ownership society.
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