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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1997
Page
4
A journalist reflects on a fleeting TV moment featuring the dictum Silence is Acceptance and debates whether silence equates to complicity or is a reflection of contemplation. The author notes exposure to widespread unethical conduct and injustice from two decades in journalism, asserting that witnessing wrongdoing remains disturbing and persistent.
Rural communities face higher costs and potential job losses under the president's climate change proposal, warns Jeff Harris of People for the West. He cites energy taxes, subsidies, and emissions trading as burdens, noting uncertain science and possible shifts of industry abroad. Harris urges public comment to lawmakers.
A reader laments theft of Halloween decorations from front yards and questions the thieves' character while asking what parents think when their kids bring home items that do not belong to them. The missive expresses frustration at ongoing losses and moral judgment.
Roy Patrick argues that middle Americans enable wrongdoing by not taking a stand. He recalls Rebel Without a Cause and James Dean urging involvement to oppose injustice. The column urges readers to confront truth, notes Silence is acceptance, and stresses community obligation.
A 1991 column discusses Babylon’s biblical destiny alongside Israel, noting prophecy in Revelation and views from Tim Lahaye. It argues Babylon may reemerge as a world focus, with debates over literal versus spiritual fulfillment, amid UN and Iraqi nuclear probe context.
Opinion argues presidential talks with China favor big business and risk human rights, warning about nuclear tech sales and a “one China policy.” It questions how Taiwan Tibet and dissidents are treated and suggests media push for fuller on‑the‑ground reporting.
A reflective piece contrasts autumn signals and aging with existential thoughts on death. It mentions cotton and almond growers, children growing quickly, and a nine year old expressing fear of dying. The writer echoes Woody Allen films as a lens on life meaning.
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