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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 2000

Page

4

Editorial Collection from Texas Newspapers

A collection of editorials published in Texas newspapers compiled by the Associated Press presents varied opinions on state governance, policy debates, public affairs, and social issues. The pieces reflect regional perspectives and editorial voices shaping public discourse across Texas communities.

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Airport safety reform urged after JFK gun incident

The Houston Chronicle notes a 5 hour standoff after an armed man breached JFK security. FAA tests show screeners err, prompting Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison to back tougher background checks and enhanced training for airport security personnel to protect millions of travelers annually.

John F Kennedy U.S Federal Aviation Administration Texas Kay Bailey Hutchison Houston Chronicle

Memorial service at Texas A&M honors 12 bonfire victims

The school will host a memorial at Polo Field to remember 12 Aggies who died or were injured when the log stack collapsed last year. Keep the Fire Burning and Keep the Tradition canceled their off campus bonfire plans for lack of funds after raising 27000 for insurance. Family members will attend the 2 42 a.m. ceremony as the two year moratorium on campus fires remains in effect. Austin American Statesman

Texas A&m University A&m Ray Bowen Bowen University of Texas Texas A&m Polo Field Austin American-Statesman

Public Forum Address and Contact Details

Community members can submit opinions by writing to Odessa American Public Forum Odessa Texas at PO Box 2952 Odessa TX 79760 or by fax at 915 333 7742. Online submissions are accepted via onletters link.freedom.com.

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Does a vote really matter in a presidential primary

Stephen Chapman argues that individual votes rarely swing national outcomes but emphasizes voting as a symbolic act affirming democracy. He notes Chicago's record low turnout, cites Illinois and Wyoming margins, and compares voting to symbolic acts like singing or wedding rings, urging readers to cast ballots anyway.

Chicago Chicago Board of Elections Illinois Bill Clinton Bob Dole Clinton Dole Wyoming Crystal N.C Green Party al Gore Ralph Nader George W. Bush Nader Gore Bush Chapman The Chicago Tribune

When the state intrudes on family life and rights

Thomas Lowell argues that state power over individuals and families grows dangerous as democracies drift toward totalitarianism. He cites Elian Gonzalez, Maoist China, Cold War tensions, and Sweden's parenting laws to warn against state control, urging awareness of how easy it is for governments to erode private life. Lowell, a senior Hoover Institution fellow, frames these examples as warnings.

South Korea North Korea Elian Gonzalez Cuba Elian Havana Cardenas Lowell Hoover Institution Stanford University

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