Homosexuality and Faith: A Quiet Plea for Respect
Alan Lee of Frederick argues that true Christian ethos is peace and love not judgment. He critiques Christians who attack homosexuals, urges ruling on differences with compassion, and says LGBT people seek basic dignity without forcing beliefs on others.
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Controversy Over Homosexual Rights Gripes Spark Debate
A reader letter condemns new grievance groups and claims against gay rights. The author argues that private sexual preference among consenting adults should not bar employment or housing, urging self-reflection on who truly fits the American ideal.
Carroll Creek mural sparks debate over cost and perversion claims
In a Frederick letter, Joseph Balbi Sr. challenges claims about a Carroll Creek mural and links to broader debates on homosexuality. He argues against treating private sexual orientation as a civil rights crisis, defends traditional gender roles, and cautions against forcing acceptance of same sex marriage and school teachings.
What Being Gay Means Beyond Stereotypes
Jon P Patterson from Frederick responds to Jil Windsor’s April 20 letter, arguing that being gay includes love, communication, trust, and God's blessing. He notes gays share ordinary life duties, acknowledges promiscuity exists both gay and straight, and stresses AIDS impacts all races equally. He contends church attendance is low and cites studies estimating 5 to 10 percent of the population may be gay.
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Jesus
Jil Windsor
Buy America clash fuels letters from Maryland readers
Lee Teets of Myersville voices frustration at county commissioners Sundergill and Reeder over buying a Kubota tractor for parks and their Buy America stance. He cites globalization, tepid leadership, and calls for focus on essential services, while referencing The Wall Street Journal critique of protectionist policy.
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Crys
Buy
America
Board of County Commissioners
Bruce Reeder
Parks Department
Frederick
Japan
William Donald Schaefer
Maryland
Economic and Community Development Commission
Eastakco Aluminum Company
Genstar Stone Products Company
Et al
Kubota
Wall Street Journal
Messrs Sundergill
Reeder
Forget Kennedy as a second Christ and conspiracy theories
James Eo Keerin argues against revisionist praise of John Kennedy, detailing alleged moral lapses and wartime policies. He contends Bay of Pigs failures, escalation in Vietnam, and bloodied Cuban plots show the Kennedys sought power, with Castro and Soviet interests shaping the era.
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Witmer Witmer
Witmer
Jesus
Kennedy
Judith Campbell
White House
Boston
Robert Kennedy
Vietnam
Green Berets
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Central Intelligence Agency
Bill Clinton
Rush Limbaugh
Fidel Castro
United States
Bay of Pigs
Castro
AFL Cio
Dallas Police
CIA
FBI
Military
Maha
Bobby
Eisenhower
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