Remembering 9/11 A call to honor victims and unite
Reflective column recalls hearing the 9/11 attacks and the ensuing grief, resilience, and shared national experience. It urges readers to honor victims and heroes, pray, and carry forward hope, unity, and duty while recognizing how the nation rallied after September 11. It closes with a personal signoff and contact.
Letter on church and state and religious influence
Person of faith urges study of history and true separation of church and state. Cites Paine Madison Jefferson Adams Franklin Washington and Montesquieu to argue public policy should not be dictated by religion. Defends American republicanism and urges resistance to religious encroachment in public life.
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Thompson faces early scrutiny as tax stance and staff shakeup unfold
Quaid Thompson, amid debate over tax proposals, travels in Iowa and reshapes his operation after staff departures. GOP analysts stress he must raise money, perfect his rollout, and assemble a strong team to rival Romney and McCain. Thompson, known for Law and Order actor roles, says conservatives should wield government prudently and vows a limited government ethic. Clinton lauds his swagger, while strategists flag first debates and initial ads as pivotal to momentum.
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Sensation over publishing anonymous allegations cited in press debate
The Washington Post reports editor Vicki Gowler recounts a “he said she said” saga over a senator story. Craig’s guilty plea shifted the paper’s stance from non publication to disclosure, addressing concerns about covering up. The piece likens careful sourcing to the Los Angeles Times method during Schwarzenegger coverage.
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Journalistic ethics in balance between public trust and privacy
The piece discusses voters' right to know if leaders speak honestly while leaders deserve private lives. It argues for a professional journalist's balance between these rights, condemns witch hunts and cover-ups, and notes contact via stevecokie gmail.com and syndication context from 2007 United Feature Syndicate.
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