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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 2002
Page
4
A compilation of editorials from Texas newspapers as gathered by the Associated Press presents a panorama of regional viewpoints on politics, society, and public policy. The pieces reflect local concerns, editorial voices, and shaping opinions across Texas communities.
Texans have grown weary of Lotto Texas as state officials seek ways to revive sagging sales. Since its 1991 launch the game has yielded $2.97 billion in revenue with $1.7 billion paid to winners and only about 57 cents returned per dollar wagered to players. After operating costs, net state funding is under 2 percent, fueling critiques that the lottery redistributes income rather than create wealth. Some Texans now feel a whole lotta loathing for Lotto.
The Dallas Morning News argues Texas must accelerate water planning. It urges a two year statewide study to develop and enforce targets and penalties, adopt low water use standards, and expand treated wastewater and tiered pricing. It cites San Antonio El Paso and Dallas as models for reducing per capita water use.
Readers may share opinions on any issue by writing to the Odessa American. Send by mail to Public Forum Odessa American PO Box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760 or by fax at 915 493 7742. Online submissions go to onletters tink.freedom.com.
Mona Charen argues that Jewish and black loyalties to the Democratic Party are eroding amid rising GOP support for Israel and civil society reforms. She says conservatives back Israel and inner city improvement, while Democrats have moved on race and gender issues, urging swift demotion of Trent Lott to redefine the party’s stance.
Michelle Malkin argues a supposed hate crime at the University of Mississippi was a hoax by black students framed as white racism. She contends the incident, including slurs and a noose drawing, was used to force punitive responses while white perpetrators would face harsher penalties. The piece criticizes media and campus groups for unequal treatment and argues segregation persists in modern colleges.
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