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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 2003

Page

4

Texas Views: May 19 2003 Editorial Collection

A compilation of editorials from Texas published May 19 2003. The collection, assembled by the Associated Press, presents multiple viewpoints on state issues.

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Whitmire bill seeks fast release for Tulsa drug bust victims

Senator John Whitmire proposes SB 1948 to allow a Swisher County judge to release 13 jailed Tulsa drug bust victims on bond while the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals reviews their cases. The measure would take effect on governor signature or Sept 1, depending on votes, with possible two-year delays for new trials.

John Whitmire Houston Tulsa Swisher County Whitmire Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Smallish Tulsa Court of Criminal Appeals House Senate Texas Criminal Justice System

Sordid lapse at a national paper dodges public trust

The New York Times exposes Jayson Blair fabrications including fabricated quotes scenes lifted from others and chosen photos to imply false presence. Blair’s actions sparked broad scrutiny of Blair and the press. The piece urges media to confront errors, resist deflection and learn from the episode.

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Mona Charen on United Nations War Debate

Mona Charen argues that United Nations moral authority is overstated and that the body should have a role only in diplomacy, not in decisions on war or human rights. She cites veto threats, the presence of abusive regimes on the Human Rights Commission, and UN oil for food profits to critique the institution's legitimacy and relevance.

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Larry Elder joins Republican side with libertarian roots

Larry Elder, syndicated columnist and judge on Moral Court, explains his shift from independent to Republican. He praises limited government and low taxes, cites Reagan era reforms, and notes his libertarian principles remain intact while urging fellow Republicans to push for fiscal restraint and defense.

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