Anti-Fur Activists Clash With Law During Downtown Protest
Protesters allied with anti fur causes faced charges of disorderly conduct and obstructing government administration after a Thursday demonstration in front of a South Salina Street fur store. Several activists were jailed or held on hunger strike as Onondaga County Judge Fahey ordered releases on health concerns. The piece argues nonviolent civil disobedience carries responsibility and calls for calm, lawful conduct and cooperation with authorities.
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Attorney General Reprimanded Over Court Response
New York Attorney General Vacco was rebuked by a judge for not answering a court’s questions in a suit filed by two lawyers who claimed job losses after his term began. Taxpayers may bear fines if Vacco’s conduct is deemed contemptuous, as critics urge him to set a proper example.
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Cabbage Patch Snacktime Dolls Face Fallout Over Attacks
Reports describe Cabbage Patch Snacktime Kids dolls biting people across the country with at least 85 incidents, including a Watertown grandmother who nearly lost a finger. Mattel pulled the dolls from shelves and offered refunds after tests showed quick gear allowed the dolls to bite.
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Central New York Faces Friction Over Economic Development
A letter argues multiple economic development agencies complicate business in Syracuse and surrounding areas. The writer advocates a single umbrella office to improve clarity and efficiency, noting turf battles hinder consolidation. Frustration cited from local business prospects and a city parking ticket incident.
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Open Letter to Jailed Animal Rights Protesters
A Balkan protest letter condemns animal rights activists for fur protests and police clashes. It accuses protesters of childish tactics, calls for accountability, and urges mature, lawful action while criticizing parents and the moral stance of the movement. The letter blames public figures and organizations for promoting disruptive demonstrations.
Rethinking IQ in Mental Retardation Claims
The Cortland case briefing argues that IQ alone cannot diagnose mental retardation. It notes that adaptive behavior, onset before 18, and subtest analyses are essential, with IQ scores of 71 and 73 indicating only possible ranges, not a diagnosis.
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