Guns did not cause Waco says Stephen Bish in Knoxville
Stephen Bish writes from Knoxville arguing that the Waco tragedy stemmed from stupidity not guns. He criticizes federal actions and questions government truthfulness while urging accountability for those who harmed children. He condemns media labeling without trial and calls for responsible gun policy.
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Stephen L. Bish
Waco
Frederick
Clinton
Bill Clinton
Vietnam
FBI
BATF
Reno
Billy Thoy
Blame and accountability after the Waco tragedy
Mary Alsop argues against faulting authorities and society for the Waco disaster. She says the blame lies with Koresh and his followers, noting past generations of cult leaders and the dangers of appeasing maniacs. She contends force may be necessary to stop such power hungry figures.
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Waco
Texas
David Koresh
Adolf Hitler
FBI
Koresh
Jonestown
Rhetoric not the answer in gun violence debate
Robert Rohrer argues rhetoric fails to curb daily violence and urges personal responsibility. He cites FBI DOJ BATF NSC data on gun use, accidental deaths, and ownership, urging citizens to push judges politicians courts and networks toward action while urging schools and churches to address violence directly.
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FBI
Department of Justice
BATF
National Safety Council
Harvard University
Subtle Attacks on Christianity and Media Mythmaking
Nancy E. Hanel argues that media sensationalism skews religion in public discourse. She defends priests and religious groups against broad branding while critiquing misinformation in coverage of Yugoslavia and the Davidians.
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Nancy E. Hanel
Walkersville
God
Davidians
Iyamsville
Carroll Creek Bridge mural sparks debate in Frederick
Frank Duval argues $70,000 for the Carroll Street Bridge mural is insufficiently high for a six year project while Bill Cochran has pushed Frederick to embrace public art. The piece outlines a controversy over materials, tradition, and funding as supporters praise the plan and critics fear overreach.
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Carroll Creek Bridge
Bill Cochran
Frederick
Maryland
Cochran
Carroll Street Bridge
Carrell Street Bridge
Delaplame Visual Arts Center
City Hall
Bridge
Italy
Harnett
Peto
Southern Living
Carroll Creek
Litchen
In Laws
Sweden
Switzerland
Germany
County officials face scrutiny over training tour plan
M Mick Mastrino questions a Frederick County memo announcing a Bus Tour of New Development open to all employees with April 2 reservations. He argues the event wastes county time and money, cites surcharges among departments, criticizes commissioners’ photo ops, and urges voters to demand prudent governance and accountability.
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Mitchel’ Hose
County Personnel Department
Frederick County
Apri 2
Trang
Websters
Beng
Ronald Sundergull
Tom Fox
Frederck County
Frederick City
Frederick News Post
Varius
Hose
Sundergill
Howard Wilson
Lke
Paul Harvey
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Knoxville
Mary Alsop
Berry's
Robert Rohrer
Allance
Yugoslavia
Frank DuVal
Paul Wilson Boo
Town
Mick’ Mastrino
Troller
Mick Mastrina
Trederick
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