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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1997
Page
7
Opinion piece lauds President Clinton for a national race agenda while noting public divides. It cites a Galles poll showing whites favor fewer remedies and blacks seeking more government action, and urges economic context, concrete measures, and accountable results.
The opinion argues that land mines kill civilians and soldiers alike, urging President Clinton to sign the Ottawa Treaty. It cites grim global totals and daily casualties, noting humanitarian groups and many nations support a ban while the United States hesitates. The piece warns against continued production and use and urges action to neutralize remaining American mines.
Christine M. Arabik of Syracuse commends Counselor Rick Guy for suggesting accessible spiritual and ethical guidance in city schools. She argues students integrating values cope better, teachers and pastors can guide without proselytizing, and criticizes misapplied separation of church and state.
Elaine Dimkos laments perceived moral decline in Syracuse from the late 1930s onward, blaming secularization, education, and television for crime. She contrasts past community trust with current fears, urges a return to biblical principles, and thanks the Syracuse Police Department for their work.
Doris Cross from Baldwinsville urges the paper to stop rants in spring and summer and to support different legislators in elections. She questions the editors' consistency, accusing them of amnesia during campaigns while noting ongoing pork and stalled budgets.
The text argues that capital punishment violates the Eighth Amendment prohibiting cruel and unusual punishment. It notes the Bill of Rights was ratified in 1791 and critiques execution as cruel, asserting the death penalty breaches constitutional rights. It references anti federalist concerns and the intent to guarantee individual rights.
A reader voices doubt about the June 6 opinion on phone regulation. He cites Nynex Saturday hours 8 am to 4 pm and argues for consumer protections plus required identification for service restorations. He endorses PSC oversight and fair access for those needing service.
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