Bilingual education critique from Leo Sperling
Leo Sperling argues that bilingual bicultural programs waste funds and fail to teach English, citing Maryland grants to Montgomery and other counties. He claims cultural promotion harms student progress, praises immigrant English acquisition, warns against multicultural politics, and questions official multilingual funding and diversity rhetoric.
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Ary Williams
Maryland
Montgomery
del. Tyras Athey
Canada
Czechoslovakia
Somalia
Yugoslavia
Soviet Republics
Traq
Harry Truman
Frederick County to consider 100 percent impact fees on construction
Phil Errico argues Frederick County should impose 100 percent legally defensible impact fees to fund new schools roads and libraries from growth. He warns the current subsidy to developers costs taxpayers and urges residents to lobby five county commissioners and press for a reduction in the property tax rate.
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Frederick County
Frederick Business Coalition
Ken Sundergill
Gail Bowerman
David Gray
Bruce Reeder
Sue Ann Yingling
Military retirees deserve benefits in balanced pay package
John W Klish, a 20 year Air Force veteran and dentist, argues in favor of retaining incentives in military compensation. He defends retired pay against Shumway’s critique, noting recalls to active duty, relocation burdens, non vesting retirements, and ongoing government commitment versus individual costs. He asserts dedication and education funded by both personal and parental effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad Shumway
Shumway
Shurnway
Mr. Shumway
United States
Air Force
John W. Klish
USAF
Middletown
Gun owners voice against what they call misinformed anti gun stance
A reader argues that responsible gun owners, from judges to laborers, support hunting and sport, oppose bans, and blame media for misrepresenting firearm ownership. He cites Roscoe Bartlett, James Brady, and calls for tougher penalties for crime, instant firearm checks, and broader social solutions.
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Frederick Post
Roscoe Bartlett
National Rifle Association
James Brady
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Leo Sperling
Frederick
Phil Errico
Samsville
York
E Febinger
Freder CR
Bas
John W., Klish
Chuck Crooks
Damsville
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