Padilla case calls for charge or release after long detention
The piece argues a U S citizen detained as an enemy combatant should face charges or be freed. It notes supreme court rulings require due process even in wartime and criticizes the government for relying on indefinite detention without charges. It warns of continued appeals to justify extended imprisonment.
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Jose Padilla
Padilla
U.S
Chicago
O’hare
Pakistan
South Carolina
Robert Levy
Cato Institute
Alberto Gonzales
United States
al-Qaida
Afghanistan
Supreme Court
High Court
New York
Yaser Hamdi
Executive Branch
Lawmakers and Officials Contact Details
Sen. Robert Duncan of Lubbock and Sen. Kel Seliger of Amarillo provide office addresses in Texas. Gov. Rick Perry is listed with the State Capitol Austin mailing location.
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U.S
Mike Conaway
Midland
Cannon House
Washington, D.C
Fox
Desta Drive
Texas
Randy Neugebauer
Lubbock
Washington
D.C
Henry Bonilla
San Antonio
Rayburn
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Russell Senate
George E. “Buddy” West
Odessa
P.O
Austin
P.O. Box
Tom Craddick
Republican of
Robert Duncan
Kel Seliger
Amarillo
N. FM
Rick Perry
State Capitol
Let Peace Begin With Me by Odessas American Freedom Bill
Publisher Emeritus Salter proclaims a civic newspaper creed urging readers to value inner freedom as a divine gift. He emphasizes self-control as the path to personal development and alignment with moral guides, including the Coveting Commandment, the Golden Rule, and Independence promises.
Bolton Ambassador Pick Sparks Sharp Foreign Policy Critique
A satirical critique rails at John Bolton’s U N appointment, mocking his hawkish stance, anti UN rhetoric, and confrontational style. It contrasts Bush’s Europe trip assurances with Bolton’s bomb thrower persona, warning of risky diplomacy and the Iraq invasion approach. It notes Bolton’s disputes over arms control, pro Taiwan stance, and past claims of weapons programs, while fingering U S political allies and policy contradictions. The piece lampoons bipartisan flippancy toward global diplomacy and regional instability in the Middle East.
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Bush
John Bolton
United Nations
Boffo
Bolton
Europe
Hawk
United States
Jude Wanniski
Wanniski
Taiwan
U.S
China
Jesse Helms
North Carolina
Coal and Timber
Department of the Interior
Department of Labor
Iraq
Lebanon
Syria
Middle East
Hezbollah
Public Forum on Walls and Hypocrisy in U.S. Policy
A reader rants on perceived U.S. hypocrisy regarding foreign walls and domestic laws, questioning democracy, WMD rhetoric, and moral authority. The piece condemns bi partisan self righteousness and predicts continued political gamesmanship.
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California
Mexico
Our
Republic
Jesus Christ
This Week's Question Puzzles Gallion on Sales Tax for Schools
A weekly poll asks if a state sales tax increase should fund school finance reform, with voting at Capa.com by 9 a.m. next Thursday. Last week’s results show 84 percent doubt the Legislature can craft an acceptable plan. Odessa High seniors Elliott Harwell and Karthik Ramanathan are National Merit semifinalists.
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Texas
Odessa High School
Elliott Harwell
Karthik Ramanathan
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God
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John Kerr
Ken Brodnax
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Los Angeles Times
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Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
North Korea
Iran
Fidel Castro
Congress
John Tri
Capa.com
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