March on Washington racism still causing injustice
The piece reflects on the 1963 March on Washington and the ongoing issue of racial profiling by police. It cites historical fears, current policing concerns, and calls for data collection and federal action, naming Abner Louima, Rodney King, Amadou Diallo, Patrick Daris mond, Jonny EB Gammage, and others while urging justice reform.
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Washington
Columbia
Washington Senators
North Carolina
Lincoln Memorial
Martin Luther King Jr
Clinton
Janet Reno
Martin Luther King III
al Sharpton
New Jersey
Maryland
Abner Louima
Rodney King
Amadou Diallo
Patrick Darismond
Jonny EB
Gammage
U.S
Help with Debt and Democracy in Nigeria and Africa
Nigeria’s return to democracy offers hope for Africa amid poverty debt and AIDS. Debt relief could empower President Obasanjo to fund health care and social welfare, curb unrest, and foster peace while sustaining democratic gains and U.S. engagement in the region.
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Nigeria
Olusegun Obasanjo
Clinton
Africa
America
United States
South Africa
U.S
Double standard on privacy and reproductive rights debate
Letter writer argues for consistent privacy rights against government intrusion, contending both men and women influence reproductive choices. It defends personal autonomy in crisis pregnancies, condemns blaming women, and cautions against government access to bodies and intimate decisions. Oswego author Dawna Erress voices concern.
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Eleanor Kelsey
Kelsey
Elsey
Dawna eRess Oswego
Amnesty International
Saudi Arabia
U.S
William Schulz
Sky deck linking old and new Carousel debated
A plan to span Hiawatha Boulevard with a sky deck to connect Carousel Center's old and new sections prompts concerns. Robert Congel backs a sky deck while opposing traffic and safety worries surface amid expansion. Citizens urge action and charity over missile spending.
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Hiawatha Boulevard
Carousel Center
Hiawatha
Robert Congel
Bear Street
Congel
Gregory J. Furco
Readers invited to submit letters to the editor
The Herald Co invites succinct letters with writer name address and daytime phone number. Submissions become property and may be edited published or posted online. Mailing address email fax and phone numbers are provided for letters and questions.
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The
Herald Co
Post-Standard
Herald-Journal
Herald American
Syracuse
Herald-Journal/Herald American
P.O
Syracuse.com
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Syracuse Herald-Journal
Arthur Jenkins
Herald
Herald Company
Clinton Square
Stephen Rogers
Stephen A. Rogers
Michael J. Connor
Stan Linhorst
Jeffrey A Barber
Jean Kern
James F Kleinklaus
Alice Miranda
Carol Sholes
Michael Stern
March
Washington D.C
Anthony A. Willams
District of Columbia
Swaghingion
Joanne McRae
Fahd bin’ Abdul’ Aziz
H.M
Royal Court
Riyadh
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Postaco RM
Joel Freedman
Amnesty International Canandaigua
Rural Life Museum
King Ferry
Jease
Marilyn Mann
Genoa Hlistorical Association
People
George W. Bush
Voice of
Annette Hovland Vestal
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