Smuggling Smoke: Texas Tax Sparks New Criminal Class
The piece argues the Texas cigarette tax hike creates incentives for cross border buying and private resale, labeling it a modern smuggling issue. It notes federal limits like 50 cartons and cites ATF commentary, while critiquing government hypocrisy and the twin aims of revenue and enforcement.
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Texas
Associated Press
South Carolina
U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
The
Feds
Lone Star State
Freedom and self control in a 1988 Pulitzer tribute
The piece honors freedom as a divine gift and personal self control. It asserts that freedom is not a political grant from anarchy but a daily discipline. The editorial champions moral guides including the Coveting Commandment, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence as benchmarks.
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God
Imare
Politicians chew the fat on trans fats and safety
A columnist critiques New York Mayor Bloomberg and health activists over a trans fat ban, arguing it signals a broader push to regulate food. The piece compares anti trans fat tactics to early anti smoking efforts and warns of looming calorie labeling and portion limits.
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New York City
Michael Bloomberg
Elizabeth Whelan
American Council On Science and Health
Calabasas
Calif
California
Washington, D.C
Center For Science In the Public Interest
Mrs. Field’s
McDonald’s
Bloomberg
Belmont
Bush Accepts Responsibility Yet Offers No Real Remedy
An opinion piece questions President Bush's claim that responsibility rests with him for Iraq mistakes. It argues real accountability would demand resignation or damages, criticizing political rhetoric as pretense. The author likens government promises on minimum wage and California health coverage to misleading fantasies and urges citizens to distrust politicians and verify claims.
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America
Iraq
George W. Bush
Bush
California
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Traq
Rodeo Opens Fast at SandHills Event
Odessa American notes thumbs up for rodeo performers who started their seasons strong at the SandHills event. The paper invites reader opinions on current topics and asks for thumbs nominations via email.
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SandHills
Odessa
Freedom.com
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