Earth Summit politics threaten united environmental action
The Earth Summit aims to unite leaders to protect health and the environment for children, but national agendas hinder progress. US refusals to bind deadlines, European, Chinese, and Vatican positions, and Dalai Lama restrictions complicate negotiations, risking a loss of shared ground on biodiversity and pollution.
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SDI waste of money and broken values in the post Cold War era
The piece critiques the Strategic Defense Initiative as an exaggerated, costly program amid economic hardship in the former Soviet states and domestic woes. It argues that spending billions on SDI diverts funds from real needs while the perceived military threat has diminished and stresses addressing health, jobs, and infrastructure.
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Congress
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Native voters urged to impact policy and rights
A letter by Toppland Vincent and Scott G Steen argues native people should exercise US citizenship since voting can shape policies. They contend reservation apathy exists but emphasize minority influence and protest advertising on Centro buses.
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United States
Toppland
Vincent
Cook
Centro
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Met-Life
Scottg Steen Manlius
Facilitated Communication Discussed for Non autistic Children
A May 12 article on facilitated communication notes non autistic children can use the method to communicate. Richard Jodom and Annel Winschel from Fayetteville say their daughter, with speech disability, benefits from the tool, urging coverage of its use beyond autism.
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Richard Jodomannel Winschel Fayettevilie
Questioning outcome for youth and accountability in a car incident
A reader questions whether youth outcomes were best in a case involving a 17 year old who allegedly drank and took a left running car, fled police, and whose friend was killed. They ask who supplied alcohol and whether the vehicle owner bears liability.
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Randy LaTray
Families and values in modern world debate
A reader rebuts Mr Bush and Mr Quayle on family values arguing women may choose not to bear children without a husband. She notes single mothers can thrive and raise strong children, resisting labels of failure and insisting families come in many forms beyond the Brady Bunch or Donna Reed Show.
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Mr Bush
Mr Quayle
Donna Reed
No Respect for Quayle and Public Discourse
The author laments loss of civility toward Quayle and public figures, noting a shift from listening and contextualizing to instant ridicule. He argues only a heart-changing miracle could heal the entrenched ridicule toward diverse people and leaders, including the vice president.
Questioning DWD history and legal steps for Randy case
A reader questions whether newspapers reported a history of DWD or other criminal involvement. They ask if LaTtay’s lawyer was court-appointed, and whether defense preparation was inadequate. They urge license revocation, counseling, and public speaking by Randy to aid youth and community.
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LaTtay
Randy
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