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Newspaper
Sun Journal
Location
New Bern, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1994
Page
13
An opinion piece argues incorporation strengthens residents’ political influence and shields Township 7 from annexation by New Bern. It warns of higher taxes, larger government, and sewer costs, urging voters to vote against incorporation to avoid costly burdens.
Town residents argue incorporation offers own tax structure and representation while annexation by New Bern would raise property and automobile taxes. They warn satellite annexation could expand losses of local voice and urge voting for incorporation on November 8 to maintain self governance and plan for the future.
Joseph W. Rose of Township 7 warns that New Bern may easily repeal limits on satellite annexation under House Bill 1591 Item 3, granting cities broad authority. He urges a town council vote requiring voter referendums on tax hikes and other measures, stressing the impact on Township 7 residents.
Voices in Township 7 urge residents to form a town to counter New Bern's high taxes and annexations. They claim New Bern neglects local needs, highlight electricity costs, and warn against external guardianship, urging self-reliance through incorporation.
Valeria Truitt of New Bern questions town ship 7 incorporation proposals asking what law enforcement, roads, trash, and sewer services the new town would deliver and who will provide and fund them. She warns against a poorly defined government and urges calm consideration before voting.
The author denounces incorporation as unnecessary government expansion and higher taxes. They warn of rising costs for police, fire, rescue, sewer, and unfunded mandates, urging a vote against Township 7 incorporation to preserve low taxes and local liberty.
Forum writer Ray Griffin urges teaching prayer in public schools citing societal ills. Critics counter that adding religious instruction overburdens teachers, clashes with separation of church and state, and should occur after school hours rather than during the school day.
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Opinion pieces allege Dr. Kessler and EPA head Browner use fraudulent science to justify bans on smoking in public and private spaces. Cites EPA data flaws on environmental tobacco smoke and a North Carolina court ruling allowing a challenge to the secondhand smoke designation as a carcinogen.
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