IN OUR VIEW Misleading info accepted quietly
The piece critiques the end of the two year Iraq WMD hunt and the White House’s defense of past actions. It questions accountability for the intelligence failures linked to the invasion, noting Tenet’s retirement with honors, and condemns public resignation to misleading prewar justifications and watered down democratic goals. It warns against complacent acceptance of political deceit.
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Scott McClellan
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George Tenet
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Texas lawmakers and federal officials contact list
A condensed directory lists U S Rep Mike Conaway Randy Neugebauer Henry Bonilla John Cornyn Kay Bailey Hutchison and state leaders Gov Rick Perry Sen Robert Duncan Sen Kel Seliger Rep George West with Midland Odessa Lubbock Amarillo Austin addresses and phone lines for constituent outreach.
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Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
Fox
Desta Drive
Texas
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Washington
D.C
Henry Bonilla
San Antonio
Rayburn
George E
Buddy” West
Odessa
P.O. Box
Austin
Robert Duncan
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
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Let peace begin with me editorial pledge
An editorial page statement from the Odessa American proclaims a mission to inform readers to promote and preserve freedom. It asserts freedom as a God given gift, rooted in self control and moral guides, including the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
Florida’s ban on gay adoption under fire from critics
A critical examination of Florida’s 1977 ban on gay adoptive parents, detailing how a decade of foster care with HIV positive children and committed foster parents is overridden by state policy. The piece notes the Supreme Court’s refusal to hear the challenge, arguing the law serves moral disapproval over child welfare. It questions the emphasis on traditional gender roles and highlights the harmful reality of many Florida children awaiting permanent homes.
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Florida
U.S. Supreme Court
Steven Lofton
Roger Croteau
Lofton
Children’s Home Society
Department of Children and Families
Anita Bryant
Dade County
No Separation Clause in Constitution Claims Debated
Gary Brookins discusses the debate over religion and government in the United States. He cites the text ensuring free exercise and assembly while arguing the Constitution does not mention separation of church and state. He reflects on beliefs, growth, and Supreme Court interpretations.
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Public Forum on God in Constitution and Society
A reader argues the U S Constitution has changed 27 times and laments the ban of God from schools courts and public life He calls for bringing God back to public spaces and urges actions such as church classes on site jury refusals and boycotts to influence policy while questioning separation of church and state and urging public debate and action.
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