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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1996

Page

4

Our Opinion on Terrorism and Political Power

The piece compares American attitudes to those of war torn cities and argues that while citizens adapt to terrorism, politicians profit from fear. It cites past aviation shocks from 1985 to Flight 800 and Oklahoma City, notes ongoing investigations, and criticizes calls for broader FBI powers while praising authorities for cautious progress toward solutions. It condemns perceived cynicism in the governing class and warns against sacrificing civil liberties for security.

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English as Official Language Sparks National Debate

Syndicated columnist Don Feder argues the English Language Empowerment Act is modest and needed to unify Americans through language. He cites bilingual costs and mentions California, Rhode Island, and Washington as multilingual states. He questions immigrant integration and US cultural identity amid broad support for English only policies.

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Slippery slopes in the Bill of Rights debated

Sobran argues the First and Tenth Amendments are misapplied as liberal power grows. He warns that federal overreach under postwar liberalism erodes states rights and may curb free inquiry. The piece portrays a controversial view of censorship, federal authority, and constitutional intent.

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