China frees dissident Fang Lizhi a test of freedom
The nation reacts to Fang Lizhi and Li Shuxian leaving China after a year in the Beijing embassy as critics urge continued Western pressure. They argue Beijing's gesture may hinge on U S policy and Congress, while hundreds remain jailed after Tiananmen and China faces demands for broader reforms.
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Recycling becomes mandatory in Onondaga County
Onondaga County residents must recycle regardless of blue bin availability as the county prepares for Recycling Day. Even without blue bins, rules require sorting and cleaning trash, with costs looming for noncompliance as communities roll out mandated recycling across the county.
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Onondaga County
Manlius
Editorial conflates Geddes and Solvay over Nguyen address
A Saturday editorial urged neighbors to welcome the Nguyen family but mistakenly gave their address as Solvay. The Vietnamese family lives in Geddes, and the editors apologize to Solvay residents for the error.
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Solvay
Geddes
Pride Day protest action sparks calls for bridge building
In Syracuse, leaders urge tolerance after failed Common Council proclamation for Gay and Lesbian Pride Day. They critique confrontational tactics by some activists, urge broader outreach, and note support from other officials despite past opposition. Earl Colvin and Joel Rinne sign the letter urging constructive dialogue.
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Syracuse
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Joel Rinne
Walsh voting stance and reflections from Congress member Walsh
James T. Walsh of Onondaga defends his voting record and his stance on issues. He argues elected officials must vote on every issue, citing overrides of a Republican president and his belief that voting to prohibit flag burning was correct. He lists notable figures who share his view and urges focus on responsibility rather than rights.
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Onondaga
English Official Language Editorial Sparks Debate
Your June 9 editorial on making English the official language distorts supporters' motives and historic basis. The piece notes a rising organized movement by Latino politicians toward bilingual governance, citing demands for Spanish use in legislatures and ballots, and resentment among Anglos amid perceived grievances.
Right to Die and the Debate Over Euthanasia
A writer argues for individual control over life and death, questioning laws against death by own action as unjustified and unconstitutional. He dismisses religious and Orwellian critiques and asks why society should impose life. The piece defends a personal right to die.
Debate on bilingual nation and Puerto Rico statehood
Excerpts show two readers arguing, one backing bilingual U S governance and statehood for Puerto Rico, the other criticizing city-county tax and service splits, with complaints about downtown policing and parking revenues. Names Conrad Schuerch and Pat Ciccarelli appear as letter writers.
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Syracuse
Flag symbolism and constitutional rights debate in Canastota
Mrs. Charles Roberts argues that flag burning is a distinct issue from criticism of the nation. She asserts support for an amendment to protect the flag from desecration, while acknowledging liberty to critique the country and its laws.
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Readers urged to submit brief letters for publication
The Herald-Journal and Herald American invite readers to send public issue letters. Letters should be brief and legible with a succinct point. unsigned letters are not published unless authorship can be verified by telephone. Writers must include a daytime telephone number. Space limits mean not all letters are published and edits may shorten them.
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