Our View on Repression and Internet Freedom
The piece argues that criticizing China for Internet censorship is valid, but U.S. praise for company compliance with Chinese rules is hypocritical. It critiques a House hearing as grandstanding and warns against US legislation to regulate foreign Internet practices as counterproductive. It urges respecting each country’s laws while promoting broader Chinese access to reduce tyranny.
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Microsoft
Cisco
Yahoo
Google
House International Relations Committee
Congress
Chris Smith
R-N.j
Tom Lantos
Dcalif
U.S
Rep. Smith
Germany
United States
Office of Global Internet Freedom
China
Iran
Vietnam
Odessa American Editorial Say Freedom Is God Given
A Lincoln era style editorial asserts freedom as a divine gift rather than a political grant from anarchy, framing it as a core principle of the Declaration of Independence and urging reverence for liberty.
Money With Strings Versus Real Benefit in Social Programs
The piece argues that money with strings, like government benefits tied to Medicare enrollment, is worth less to recipients than unrestricted funds. It critiques Medicare complexity, government efficiency, and the welfare state's expansion, warning that taxes will offset perceived freebies. It also notes baby boomers facing higher costs and the illusion of cheap government pensions.
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Congress
Department of Motor Vehicles
Triple- A
American Automobile Association
DMV
Public Forum Calls for Independent Ballot Access
Odessa readers report varied opinions on politics with calls to support independents like Kinky Friedman. Letters praise local caretakers, reflect on housing pride, and urge civic participation while urging a boycott of the upcoming primary.
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Kinky Friedman
Texas
Sam Houston
Angels of Mercy Caregivers Honored by City Like Family
A city group acknowledges the caretakers on Parks Methodist fourth wing for their loving care after the mother of a family member died last month. They describe the staff as angels of mercy and note the workers see caregiving as a calling rather than a job.
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Betty
Esther
Kim
Teresa
Sharon
Parks Methodist
Angels of Mercy
Handsome thumbs up at Odessa United Way honors
United Way of Odessa celebrated a Tuesday annual meeting honoring individuals with thumbs up praise. The note invites readers to email opinions to freedom.com and submit a thumbs nomination, indicating the community continues to engage on current topics.
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United Way of Odessa
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Bill Salter
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Gary Brookins
Parka Willis
Polly Braswell
Joe Parish
Caring
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