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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 2001
Page
4
Opinion notes Johnson has vetoed Democrat redistricting bills and predicts no override. It criticizes partisan efforts as theater, cites lawsuits to court, urges both sides to negotiate fairly and compromise. The piece urges lawmakers to roll up their sleeves and do their job.
On September 21, 1949 the People’s Republic of China was proclaimed. The 1792 French National Convention voted to abolish the monarchy. Notable events include Kissinger’s 1973 Senate confirmation as Secretary of State, Letelier’s 1976 assassination, and Hugo’s 1989 hurricane impact on Charleston. A 1980s hostage drama in Sandy, Utah ended with fatalities.
Ed Clements 68 and his wife 74 marked their Golden Anniversary on August 1 as they danced at the Old Timers Day celebration in the Masonic Temple south of Roswell. Mary Lou Lucero 15 was crowned Fiesta Queen at Poe Corn Center with Beverly Block 79 selected. Chaves County coordinator for Jimmy Carter’s presidential campaign noted.
A Santa Fe column argues that polls show Americans willing to surrender liberties for security. It warns against warrantless searches and overreaching airport measures, urging preservation of First Amendment rights, wary of government power, and stressing that terrorism should not erode freedom. It cites Ben Franklin and George Sorel to warn that fear can erode democracy.
The piece notes Falwell and Robertson linking disasters to divine judgment while others warn against treating any single event as God’s tripwire. It cites Lincoln Solzhenitsyn and biblical references to urge humility and critique idolatry of America as a chosen nation. It ends by recalling Corinth’s immorality as a historical parallel.
A Cuban American writer reflects on embracing American identity after Sept 11 while retaining heritage. He describes wearing flags on clothes and doors, bonds with neighbors, and the resolve to oppose terrorism with U S military and intelligence actions, cautioning against xenophobia.
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