Passing outrage over flag burning amendment call
The piece rebukes President Bush for seeking a constitutional amendment to prohibit flag burning following the Supreme Court ruling. It argues amending the Constitution is arduous to curb tempers and warns such changes threaten minority rights. It stresses patriotism comes from the heart, not legislation, and urges the issue be dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush
Supreme Court
Michael Dukakis
Congress
James J.kilpatrick
Tienanmen Square
Allied Pollution Suit Cleanup Demands Immediate Action
State Attorney General Robert Abrams will sue Allied Signal Inc. in U S District Court to cover the cleanup costs for Onondaga Lake. The column argues Allied must pay the bill and notes the company’s deep pockets, urging swift action rather than delayed court proceedings.
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Robert Abrams
Allied Signal Inc
Onondaga Lake
U.S. District Court
Allied
New York
Adams and Co
Adoption and welfare groups face financial strain on pets and babies
Oswego County Animal Welfare League ends financial aid for stray animals and injured pets as funds run dry, citing depleted resources for veterinary care and spaying or neutering. A nurse author argues for adoption over abortion, reflecting on a saline abortion and the desire for more education and adoption options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswego County
Juanita H.C. Grady
Betty Restuccia
OCAWL
Oswego
Tam
Oliver North deserves pardon say Jamesville reader
A Jamesville reader condemns the editorial attacking Oliver North as a hero. The letter defends North’s Marine service, medals, and actions, questions Walsh and media bias, notes Nixon era costs, and argues for immediate pardon and national recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver North
Lawrence Walsh
No. Stop targeting liquor taxes as budget fix
A reader argues New York lawmakers overuse liquor excise hikes to plug deficits. Even a 30 percent increase is harmful, as the cost is passed to consumers and hurts economic growth. The piece urges broad based solutions and criticizes officials for failing to recycle and lead by example.
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New York
F.A. Meister
Distilled Spirits Council of the United States Inc
Washington, D.C
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Timothy P. Atseff
Donald P. Pickard
James F. Kleinklaus
Thomas J. Heck
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