End to Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Moves UK Policy Forward
The United Kingdom announced this week that the British military will end its policy against homosexuals serving in the armed forces, joining NATO members Canada Germany and France. The piece links the issue to Grip of prejudice and the Fort Campbell murder of Pfc Barry Winchell, noting how abuse under the policy spurred calls for change and highlighting broader U S resistance and President Clinton's stance. It questions whether military leaders will embrace open service and cites Matthew Shepard's death as a catalyst for action against dehumanization.
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End sanctions on Iraq to aid innocent civilians
After years of United Nations economic embargo, Saddam Hussein remains in power while half a million Iraqi children die from malnutrition and disease. The piece argues sanctions failed, harm civilians, and should be lifted with disarmament steps, suggesting a new strategy.
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Columnist critiques prayer issue sparks debate
A reader defends prayer in schools and public ceremonies while criticizing columnist Donald Kaul for a biased piece. The letter praises reverence and religious values, counters anti-Christian remarks, and argues for constitutional rights to religious expression and Bible teaching in schools.
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Kaul Believers and a Sane Hometown Debate
Readers debate columnist Donald Kaul and his views on prayer in Texas sports games, calling for tolerance while asserting rights and questioning beliefs. Letters urge politicians to fix neighborhoods in Syracuse, prioritize code enforcement, police presence, and cleanup over grand projects.
Used Tires Help Pave Roads Says Furco
Gregory J. Furco calls for recycling tires into road surfaces across the United States. He urges Onondaga County to adopt the same method, arguing against landfilling and promoting repurposed tires blended with tar for pavement.
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Repeal auto photo law says New York insurers
The Independent Insurance Agents Association of New York calls for ending mandatory auto photo inspections. It argues voluntary use by insurers would protect consumers and insurers, noting decade of industry efforts to reduce fraud and cooperation with state agencies.
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Readers invited to submit letters to editor
The Herald Co invites readers to submit letters, cartoons, poems and other pieces. Submissions must include writer’s name, address and daytime phone. Materials become the property of the publisher and may be edited and published or posted online.
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