Letter writers debate mental illness and policy in Tucson tragedy
A reader argues the root of the Tucson shooting is mental illness, criticizing past reforms and urging legal and medical system reforms. The letter calls for doctors to lead policy actions and warns against broad gun control or political maneuvering.
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Tucson
Arizona
America
ACLU
American
DNA testing and victim notification front page debate
Readers react to Feb 2 front page headlines about a victim notification fund proposed by Senator Rod Adair and DNA testing for felons proposed by Governor Susana Martinez. The letter argues DNA testing for arrestees risks civil rights and presumes guilt without conviction, urging fiscal responsibility while supporting victim notification and social programs.
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Rod Adair
Susana Martinez
Social Security
Medicare
Martinez
Unemployed Drug Testing Proposal Sparks Local Debate
The speaker criticizes Mr. Jennings for proposing drug testing for unemployment claimants, arguing it vilifies the temporarily jobless and shifts funds to nonworkers. The rant accuses Santa Fe officials of fostering a hostile business climate, pork projects, and broad welfare measures while calling for broader drug testing.
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Jennings
TSA
Department of Workforce Solutions
Santa Fe
Dear Editor on Corporations as People and Rights
A reader argues that corporations are not real persons and urges Congressman Steve Pearce to introduce a bill limiting corporate rights. The letter cites Citizens United and AT&T cases and questions corporate participation in contracts, lawsuits, taxes, and free speech while denying voting, war, and "souls."
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Citizens United
Supreme Court
At&t
Steve Pearce
Debate on Evolution and Creation Sparks Letters to Editor
A reader criticizes evolution as unproven, cites Barrow Denton and others, argues mutations cannot yield new species, and claims fossil records show abrupt appearance. The author defends a long earth and Genesis days as symbolic, noting Adam’s creation around 6000 years ago and a DNA study.
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Russell Scott
Donald R. Burleson
Cambridge
John Barrow
Michael Denton
Earth
Adam
Charles
Rwin
Anthony J. Grant
Roswell
Espinoza pushes state level Defense of Marriage Act
Letter criticizes Rep Nora Espinoza for authoring a state level DOMA to limit gay rights. The writer cites religious rhetoric, party politics, and calls for focus on jobs taxes immigration crime and prudent legislation.
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New Mexico
Nora Espinoza
Espinoza
Senate Rules Committee
Rep. Espinoza
Roswell
Barbara Bush
George W. Bush
Cindy McCain
John McCain
Dick Cheney
Ms. Espinoza
V. Beagles
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