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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 2002
Page
4
A roundup of Texas newspaper editorials compiled by the Associated Press presents varied viewpoints on state affairs. Writers discuss public policy, governance, and social issues, reflecting regional perspectives and editorial diversity across Texas publications.
A Zogby International poll shows 58 percent of Mexicans favor the claim that the U S Southwest belongs to Mexico and 57 percent support entry without permission. Americans also favor tighter immigration limits and stronger border controls, underscoring a stark mismatch in views on this historic issue. The piece argues the 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo settled ownership and defends U S sovereignty with emphasis on secure borders.
The Texas Education Agency faces scrutiny over its sugarcoated dropout statistics which may jeopardize a $9 million federal grant for dropout prevention. Experts say TEA uses a self defined rate of 1.3 percent, while Census and IDRA report double digit rates, prompting calls for reform under Commissioner Felipe Alanis and Deputy Paul Cruz to tackle the issue directly.
Readers may submit opinions to the Public Forum at P O Box 2952 Odessa Texas 79760 or by fax to 915 333 7742. Online submissions are directed to onletters at link.freedom.com.
Mona Charen discusses a study by the Institute for American Values showing that divorcing unhappy couples are not happier five years later and many remain unhappy, while some remained married and reported happiness. The report highlights three coping paths: endurance, marital work, and personal happiness strategies. Many marriages end, yet attitude toward marriage and commitment emerge as key to long term happiness.
Larry Elder argues to remove government from education amid the Elk Grove pledge case. Michael Newdow, an atheist father, challenged daily public school affirmation while the 9th Circuit upheld him 2-1. The piece notes conservative and academic opinions, the pledge’s history, and advocates separation of church and state.
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