Separatists Gain Momentum in Canada Split Debate
The United States watches a potential Canadian breakup with concern as Quebec seeks language protections amid Meech Lake opposition. The piece argues both sides have valid points, warns against economic and political harm from secession, and urges U.S. neutrality.
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United States
Canada
Meech Lake
Quebec
St. Jean Baptiste
Brian Mulroney
Europe
U.S
Maritime Provinces
One Drink One Vote and the Lobbyists’ Trade
A Herald Journal series argues lobbyists buy influence with meals tickets golf and football games to gain access and sway votes. It notes 42 596 registered lobbyists in 50 state capitals and a ratio of 5.7 per legislator, asserting gifts blur lines between hospitality and bribery and that the lobbyist market exists only because politicians demand access.
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Swithh
Herald- Journal
Community Cheers Competing on Local and Federal Gripes
The city of Philadelphia pays about 23 million in reparations from a 1985 police assault, with several lawsuits pending. Cheers to the USPS for uncovering a 2 million underpayment by the IRS and for pursuing penalties. Also praised are Syracuse doctor Henry A. Washington for his long stay and Bethany Baptist Church for a tribute dinner. A Rhode Island judge invalidated a town sign permit rule, prompting calls for First Amendment protections in DeWitt.
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Philadelphia
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. Postal Service
IRS
Ethel Irs
BUSPS
Ether Commissioner
USPS
Henry A. Washington
Syracuse
Bethany Baptist Church
Doe Washington
Rhode Island
DeWitt
Thruway passes debated to relieve congestion and fund aims
A letter argues replacing Thruway subsidies with Syracuse exit passes to direct traffic away from Liverpool. Proposes $8 annual passes, $96 000 gross, $84 000 after fees, at local inspection stations with no exclusion. Also discusses religion and gay acceptance by Catholicism in a second letter.
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Syracuse
William D. Grant
Liverpool
Karrie Campbell
Peg and
Jack Hayward
Oppose beer tax rise urges taxpaying consumers
David W. Craig argues against higher federal excise taxes on beer. He cites 130000 beer industry workers, regional breweries Miller Anheuser Busch Genesee and Matt's, and $2.5 billion in current taxes. He warns Central New York would feel the impact and urges opposition to the regressive rate hike.
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New York
Miller
Anheuser-Busch
Genesee
Matt’s
Smokescreen over censorship and flag burning debate
A reader complains that censorship and flag burning are used as smokescreens by public servants to distract from real issues like peace, environment, education, and welfare. They question bans on depictions of smoking and sex, and contrast with concerns about taxes and the S&L disaster.
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S&l
Don't Put Price On Life Says Euthanasia Debate Rises
A controversial view argues against placing a price on life amid the Roe v Wade era framing, warning that euthanasia or legalized death by action enters society. The Guan case references an Oregon patient and questions burdens and value, urging caution on life value.
How to submit letters to the Herald journals
Readers are invited to submit letters on public issues. unsigned letters are not published unless authorship can be verified by telephone. include a daytime phone number. space limits allow editing for length. electronic submission via Syracuse system at 315 470 2027 with ASCII text files.
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