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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 2001
Page
4
The piece discusses public funding limits for disability access and emergency care. It notes ADA-inspired moves to improve access in facilities and schools, then questions how much society should spend on extreme cases like a 35 percent heavier man awaiting ambulance equipment. It argues that while we value all lives, resources are finite and willingness to spend varies.
A column questions the legitimacy of prosecuting Slobodan Milosevic at an international tribunal. It argues due process and defined jurisdiction matter, and warns that such courts could set broad, politically motivated precedents for punishing critics or opponents. The piece cautions against revenge masquerading as justice and highlights past cases like Pinochet and Kissinger as cautionary examples.
Jimmy Grove, son of Mr and Mrs James H Grove of Route 5 Fred Enck, won the fourth annual Frederick County Soap Box Derby on West Patrick Street car No 12, narrowly beating Bobby Pooke in the final race. Nearby Fort Detrick promoted Orville Baer to chief of the administrative office in the Directorate of Facilities Engineering at a ceremony led by Post Commander Col George Chapin Jr.
Readers criticize abstinence only stance and oppose sexual education that includes protection and contraception. They argue for traditional morals, parental control, and personal responsibility to curb teen pregnancy and STDs. The letter cites a teen's teenage pregnancy and condemns modern public school approaches as immoral.
A Middletown writer argues Mr. Meachum seeks autocratic state power by attacking Second Amendment rights and religious freedoms, labeling opponents fascist. The piece accuses Meachum of suppressing dissent and maligning Mr. Mooney while praising founders’ sovereignty of the individual.
Readers discuss moving jobs closer to home to cut Interstate 270 and 70 commutes. MARJORIE YOUNG and ANGELA MARINI weigh in on the best candidate and local economy, urging better wages and affordable living nearby while balancing political support.
NOAH METHENY argues that soft money allows wealthy interests to buy influence, urging passage of McCain-Feingold style reform. He insists past House efforts failed and a robust, egalitarian system is long overdue to ensure one person, one vote.
Carol Czyzewski FSSJ writes on Thurmont United in Love hosting its third Unity luncheon honoring civil rights progress since 1961. She notes attendance was lower but stresses ongoing impact of education in challenging fears and promoting democratic values.
Letter-writer challenges News-Post coverage of a July 16 front page story titled Big man says medical crews can't handle him. The author questions hospital facilities for overweight patients and cites Ronald Summers, arguing for attention to weight-health issues in Frederick County.
Frederick County voters are urged to evaluate state Senator Alex Mooney's record as growth in Frederick County raises demand for state dollars. The letter from Sue Waterman argues for practical leadership focused on schools roads and safety while questioning Mooney's past achievements for the county.
A reader questions the use of the term fascist by Roy Meachum in his July 18 piece labeling Alex Mooney. The note suggests the writer searched online for a definition and claims Meachum and others pepper the term with boldness, implying a pattern of stretching truth in political labeling.
Fragmentary notes reflect community reaction in Frederick as a local figure declines to run again, with mentions of a for sale sign, handshakes, and photos. The passage references civic figures, encouragement, and plans to focus on local matters in Frederick.
An article discusses the ambulance crew and Ron Summers, calling for proper size and weight considerations when handling patients over 100 pounds. It urges dispatch of extra staff to lift Summers into the ambulance, highlighting safety concerns for responders.
In a New Windsor letter James Alfred says a resident named Ron Summers has a problem but EMS crews should not be blamed for his issues. He argues responsibility lies with Summers and cautions against shifting fault to medical staff.
Readers are invited to send letters to the Editor at the Frederick News-Post. Address letters to P O Box 576 Frederick MD 21705 or fax to 301 662 6299 or email letters@fredericknews-post.com. The page notes that not all letters are published and emphasizes the policy against poetry or unsolicited works.
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