Reform Rockefeller drug laws for cost effective justice
The Rockefeller drug laws, enacted nearly 25 years ago in New York, outlived their aims by incarcerating thousands of first-time nonviolent offenders for small amounts. Costing about $260 million yearly to imprison 8,760 offenders through 1996, the approach fails to curb drug trade or crime. Rand Corporation findings advocate targeted sentencing, case by case judge discretion, and expanded treatment over lengthy mandatory terms.
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U S China relations put people first in debate
The piece argues for prioritizing human rights over business in U S China relations. It notes Internet controls crackdown and punishments amid limits on access to sites like the New York Times. It cites Amnesty International data and the deportation of Wei Jingsheng as examples of ongoing repression.
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Say Human rights panel harms independence in reorganization
Onondaga County Legislature's December 15 meeting approved a reorganization of the Syracuse Onondaga Human Rights Commission that includes a new requirement the executive director serve at the pleasure of the County Executive. Clyde Ohl criticizes the move as weakening independence and notes lack of public notice and hearings. The vote to keep commission members appointing their own director failed largely along party lines.
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Clyde Ohl
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Generosity Beyond Christmas Narratives and Community Debate
A long reader letter urges ongoing charitable giving into the new year, citing humanitarian needs and biblical reasons. It contrasts charity with injustice, calls for responsible action, and mentions tax deductibility as a motivator.
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Kevin Maier Manlius
Palmer urges expanding bottle bill to ten cent deposit
AVE Palmer argues for expanding the bottle bill to include all glass metal and more plastics and raising the deposit from five to ten cents to curb use abuse and reuse. He contends inflation erodes the 1983 nickel and calls for new life in the program.
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Readers urged to send letters to the Herald editors
The Herald invites letters to the editor with name address and daytime phone. Submissions may be edited and published and used online or on NewsLine. Include contact details and send by mail email fax or phone for questions.
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