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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 2002
Page
4
A compilation of editorials from Texas newspapers gathered by the Associated Press presents a cross section of public opinion on state affairs, policy debates, and civic issues. The selections reflect regional perspectives and editorial reasoning across multiple outlets.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports on a Texas Department of Transportation proposal to reduce frontage road construction and favor backage roads. Officials warn this could shift costs to cities, hurt development visibility, and increase city street traffic while offering potential systemwide gains. Public hearings seek input before case by case decisions.
A CIA report urges a national missile defense. It warns China may deploy about 100 long-range missiles by 2015, many mobile, with Iran and North Korea reaching continental U.S. range. Russia would still hold the largest arsenal. The piece argues for preparedness and continued Reagan era defense planning.
Mona Charen argues against universal racial profiling in airport security. She cites incidents of intrusive searches on prominent figures, notes profiling fears, and asserts Americans can balance safety with reasonable scrutiny without surrendering to political correctness. She highlights Middle Eastern suspects and the need for decisive action against terrorism.
Donfedder argues the planned New York Fire Department memorial tailors history to race. He cites the ground zero flag photo of Dan McWilliams George Johnson and Billy Eisengrein, noting the monument’s proposed inclusion of Black and Hispanic firefighters and questions about tokenism versus merit. He recalls MLK and Iwo Jima, urging tribute to individuals, not races.
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