Campaign ugliness grows from Ferraro Obama remark
In Our View argues Ferraro remarks raise deep division as the 2008 race nears. It criticizes Clinton campaign tactics and warns the political climate will worsen, urging individual responsibility and reduced government. The piece decries racial rhetoric, fuels partisan tensions, and laments a return to tribal politics.
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Geraldine Ferraro
Torrance
Calif
Daily Breeze
Pennsylvania
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Hillary Rodham Clinton
Finance Committee
the Breeze
Obama
Northeast
California
United States
Yesteryear
Freedom and self control in a community justice creed
The editorial page proclaims freedom as a divine gift and self mastery as the path to full human potential. It asserts freedom is not political grant but personal discipline aligned with the Coveting Commandment, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence.
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Lubbock
Privatization of vice sparks debate on law and liberty
A columnist argues prostitution laws do more harm than good, saying bans empower crime and strain courts while failing to curb exploitation. He cites Spitzer and a New Orleans quip, frames sex as a matter of personal freedom, and calls for legal consistency with private consensual acts.
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Eliot Spitzer
Kristen
Washington
Spitzer
New York
Emperor’s Club
New Orleans
Louisiana
Supreme Court
Texas
Readers vent on immigration, elections and tickets
A Odessa letter section mixes political rants about amnesty and border enforcement with personal notes. A reader criticizes John McCain and party leaders, cites Gov. Perry and Sen Hutchison, and laments no candidate aligns with stricter border laws. Separate entries praise local responders, thank medical staff, and critique George Strait tickets and scalpers.
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John McCain
Tom Tancredo
Texas
Rick Perry
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Stacy Wright Odessa
Odessa High Boosters Seek Funds for Indoor Workout Facility
Thumbs Up note praises Odessa High sports boosters aiming to raise funds for an indoor workout facility. Readers are invited to share ideas and opinions on current topics via email at letters link freedom.com, indicating a thumbs nomination.
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Odessa High
Freedom.com
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