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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 2004
Page
7
A compilation of editorials from Texas newspapers gathered by the Associated Press offers diverse commentary on state affairs. The set reflects varied opinions on politics, governance, and social issues shaping public discourse across different communities.
Community leaders urge action as law enforcement views El Paso as a trafficking gateway. Est. 18,000 to 20,000 people are trafficked annually in the U.S. Victims may be held in county sites or traffic routes through El Paso. Officials linked rings to transit points and warn families and beggars could be victims. U.S. attorney John Sutton stresses traffickers prey on the vulnerable and threaten deportation or harm.
President Bush touts freedom as advancing with elections in Afghanistan and Iraq. Yet in Russia China Pakistan and other states democracy is under pressure as leaders tighten controls and journalists face harassment or worse.
Congress and President Bush push a 145.9 billion tax cut extending expiring breaks, but critics say it violates pay as you go and will deepen deficits. CBO forecasts 2.3 trillion in red ink over 10 years, with some watchdogs warning up to 5 trillion. Bush bears part of the blame for not offsetting measures.
Jacob Sullum argues that Dennis Hastert and John Kerry use ad hominem smears about drug policy. He notes Hastert implied Soros funds drug cartels while Kerry called de Greiff and Cali cartel ties, urging readers to see the war on drugs as benefiting traffickers. Sullum is a senior Reason editor and author.
A Sept 28 letter criticizes Charlotte Ann Rosson for lemoncoating Bush’s record, accusing Kerry of mismanaging funds and challenging claims of a record deficit. The writer defends Bush, cites job trends, healthcare costs, drug costs, and Social Security, and questions Kerry’s qualifications.
Fragmented reader comment attacking John Kerry and Democrats as ineffective. Claims Kerry and Ted Kennedy are disgraceful and alleges all pro Kerry coverage repeats worn talking points. Ends with support for the Iraq war as post 9/11 strategy.
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