Roswell Faces Spending Debate Over Parks and Rec Plans
Local readers criticize Roswell City Hall for spending on a new aquatic center and a golf program while parks and recreation oversight is toppled by limited funds. The letter decries tax fears, empty bike trails, and calls for citizen priorities aligned with taxpayers. Jose Mike Jimenez, longtime ENMAR instructor, signs the piece.
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Afterthoughts on Roswell local affairs and disputes
Editorial overview reflects on Project Lifesaver setbacks as Chaves County Sheriff cites discarded equipment while the Aging Commission pursues elder locator programs. It also questions reactions to a slap incident involving a mother and a 12 year old, and notes new MainStreet Roswell director Kathy Lay. Local officials fault exclusion from major decisions.
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Alzheimer’s Association
Chaves County
Britt Snyder
Commission On Aging
Sharon Berry
Commission
Valerie Acosta
Acosta
MainStreet
Kathy Lay
Roswell
No pardon for Edward Snowden sparks national debate
Steve Chapman argues against pardoning Edward Snowden citing risks to national security. He notes Snowden exposed NSA domestic metadata programs but warns disclosures aided enemies, potentially cost American lives, and could set a dangerous precedent for leaks by government workers.
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Jack Goldsmith
Harvard Law
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George W. Bush
Norway
Sweden
Russia
House Permanent Select Committee On Intelligence
America
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