Plan Colombia viewed as a costly failure in drug war
The piece argues the U S federal plan Colombia has cost 4 billion since 2000 with little effect in stopping coca cultivation and drug flow. It notes aerial spraying fails as coca areas rise, warns of potential US entanglement in Colombia’s civil conflict, and calls for dismantling the ONDCP and reevaluating U S drug policy.
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Let Peace Begin With Me Editorial Stance
The piece proclaims a newspaper mission led by editor Bill Sattel, publisher emeritus, to inform readers about safeguarding freedom. It frames freedom as self control rooted in moral guides including the Coveting Commandment, the Golden Rule, and the Declaration of Independence, emphasizing personal responsibility over political grants.
Thinking about gas prices and profits by Thomas Sowell
Analysis shows high gasoline prices cannot be explained by oil company profits alone. Government taxes and supply restrictions influence costs, while global oil markets set the base price. Demagoguery and media hype misstate the relationship, with profit rates not directly dictating pump prices.
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Meaning of the day and Cinco de Mayo in Mexico and Texas
Bertha Garcia notes in The meaning of the day that Juarez suspended foreign debt payments in 1861 prompting European intervention in 1862 and observes Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Goliad Texas. The author reflects on American independence holiday pride and the broad history of Mexican and immigrant contributions.
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Public Forum on immigration and education fairness in Odessa
The letter argues borders can be controlled and supports immigration limits while criticizing unequal funding and access to advanced classes between east and west Odessa schools. It calls for broad policy changes, mentions Permian facilities, and links patriotism to reverence for the Star Spangled Banner and U S national identity.
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Thumbs Nomination for Ector County Elections Administrator
Robert Mendoza named new elections administrator for Ector County to oversee tallying last Saturday's results amid public input. Readers are invited to share opinions via email at freedom.com and note a thumbs nomination.
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