Our View on Seat Belts and Personal Freedom
The piece argues that modern seat belt laws infringe on personal freedoms and compares current rules to a hypothetical 1791 saddle-strap to illustrate how liberty could be unjustly constrained. It cites an August Texas highway patrol shooting and urges readers to seek dissenting voices online, urging independence from overbearing legislation.
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Public Forum contact details for Odessa American
The Odessa American lists ways to submit opinions including mail to Public Forum Odessa Texas PO Box 2952 Odessa TX 79760 and a fax number 915 333 7742 for letters. It also provides an online address onletters link.freedom.com for submissions.
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Manipulating emotions in American politics
Thomas Sowell argues that a knowledge deficit inflates demagogy and libelous political manipulation as the nation nears a pivotal election. He warns that uninformed participation risks national security, future lives, and constitutional norms, urging citizens to inform themselves and resist emotional appeals.
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Lessons on prosperity from an NFL night and a costly team
Cal Thomas argues that wealth and celebrity dominate in America, using a Washington Redskins Cowboys game as a cautionary tale. He critiques loyalty, consumerism, and political rhetoric, warning that prosperity erodes national morals and purpose while labeling the era as one of superficial happiness and disconnection.
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