School choice debate on opportunity and equity
The piece argues that public school inequities persist within districts and questions whether parent school choice can fix them. It cites Richard Kahlenberg and notes environmental and parental factors shape student success. It warns that mixing economic groups may raise costs and affect middle class achievement, urging careful policy discussion in Frederick County.
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Marty
Hur
Laval
Ruchard Kahlenberg
Mir Fuhlenberg
EOE
Frederick County
Ieaubes
Kuhlenberg
Etudente
Frankl
SUIL
Taliban Roots and Afghan Peace Vision in Postwar Call
An analysis argues that the Taliban arose with Pakistani backing and that stabilizing Afghanistan requires UN mediation. It urges restoring King Zahir Shah as a unifying figure, forming a grand assembly, and international peacekeeping to establish a democratic transitional government and rebuild the country.
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Afghanistan
Taliban
Soviet Union
Mujahideen
Pakistan
Taliban Hegan Oc
Minjahedeen
Osama bin Laden
United Nations
UN Secuity Council
Aghans
Mohammad Zahir Shah
Italy
Hay
Kang
Northern Alliance
Local officials probe court house theft and other city items
Frederick county officials searched the courthouse after 54 year old chairs were found missing from the Circuit Court room. A new oak bar stolen years ago from the City Engineer’s office remains missing. The county ornithological society held a migrant walk seeing 25 bird species. Alumnae awarded silver cup to senior class for original songs. Candidates night drew 70 to 80 people with 12 mayor and alderman candidates present. Waste water project repairs resumed with final clarifier drive motor costing 26250.
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Frederick Commessioners
Court House
Circuy Court Room
Nussary
Weinberg Center
Board of Aldermen
Calvin S “Cy” Bartgis
C. Arlene Philps
Charles A. Fogle
H. Thomas Summers
Paul C. Clark
James M. Murphy
Allen G. Merchant
James Grimes
John Lewis
Ron Young
Claude RK. Delauter Jr
Edward G. Higinbotham Sr
Christian nation debate over America’s religious diversity
A reader contesting Kenneth Hamrick’s claim of a Christian nation argues the United States is secular and home to Jews Buddhists and Muslims. The letter recalls Abrahamic lineage and prayer practices while praising American freedoms and the nation’s plural religious heritage.
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Kenneth Hamrick
God
Abraham
United States
Hamrick
Israel
Ibrahim
Isaac
Pbuh
Ishmael
Jesus
George Bush
United on faith but diverse beliefs in America
A reader argues for religious freedom and against bias and fanaticism. The letter laments Christian hegemony and cites Buddhism Paganism Shintoism, urging Americans to embrace diversity, condemn propaganda, and reject stereotyping in troubled times.
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Geviey Wenreer
Osama bin Laden
Extreme self defense in a multi jurisdictional threat
A written analogy argues that terrorists are fully grown and knowingly lethal. It imagines a Maryland family killed by a Georgia based group led by Mr X. The piece says Georgia cannot stop Mr X, Maryland cannot fully secure borders, and the US must act to protect itself, not out of revenge. Dave Blake.
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Mr. Matulis
Maryland
Mr. X
Georgia
Mr Matulis
United States
Talban
al Qaeda
Osama bin Laden
Matulis
Non-violent response debate sparks reader dispute
A letter to the editor criticizes non-violent approaches to terrorism while defending the U S response after September 11. The writer argues terrorists must be defeated and rejects likening the issue to handling abused children, stressing the need to protect national security.
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Brett Matulis
George W. Bush
Economic victims and the call to rebuild a wounded economy
In a rooted plea after the September 11 attacks, the author speaks of agape and national unity. The piece notes billions flowing to victims, honors rescuers and victims, and urges political leaders and media to include jobless workers in recovery efforts. It concludes with reflections attributed to Linda Schuster and Robert Kennedy.
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Ina
Ground Zero
Bush
Ant
Colorfest Roots Acknowledged As Nature Walk Origin
A reader reflects on Colorfest evolving from a late 1960s nature walk into Maryland’s major yard sale and craft fair. They praise the committee’s charity work and urge visitors to remember the festival’s original spirit and the beauty of the Catoctin Mountains family land.
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Maryland
Glen Jit
Tieel
Catoctin Mountains
Peaceful coexistence amid terrorism threat statement
The speaker asserts that desire for peace is not meant to harm any nation or person and emphasizes the right to respond to terrorist attacks. The message stresses living in peace with civilized nations while condemning terrorists.
Thompson Meachum feud stirs reader ire in Oct article
Jeff Hetzer of Middletown criticizes the Oct 11 piece titled Thompson Meachum an unmitigated liar. He calls the report confusing and urges the parties to settle privately, arguing the public back-and-forth wastes trees and time.
Letters to the Editor Policy Notice
The Frederick News-Post outlines letters to the editor guidelines. It notes writers must include name address and home and business details, requests no publishing of poetry, and provides mailing and contact information for submission.
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Wade
Tor
Frederick News-Post
P.O
Frederick
E-Wandi
Fredericknewspost
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bin Laden
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Ahmad Shah Massoud
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Von
Maniland Ornithological Socety
Reno' S Monument
Locust Valley
Bear Spring
Melin Partridge
Hood
Fredenck
Dons Nygren
Mineola
N.Y
Miss Colbert
Miss Nyvren
Campus Dias
Frederick City
Senons Howant News Serve
Tammy Baker Frederick
Dave Blake Frederick
Jan Gallart Frederick
Br Matulis
World Trade Center
Linda Schuster
Robert Kennedy Frederick
George W. Wilhide Sabillasville
Jeff Hetzer Middletown
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