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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1995
Page
6
An opinion piece argues against court reform in the Contract with America package. It warns limits on juries and punitive damages will hurt ordinary people, curb access to courts, and weaken protections against corporate wrongdoing while urging Senate prudence.
Marcellus High senior Courtney Webb was dismissed from reading morning announcements after finishing with a plea to congratulate uncles of a newborn. Administrators cited promoting teen pregnancy, releasing a critical statement about free speech. Students pledged to protest, saying the action was unjustified and a lesson in power.
Mayor Roy Bernardi invites Syracuse residents to two public meetings on the fiscal year budget and the Ridings Commission findings. The plan suggests potential $20 million savings and options include tax increases or layoffs. Residents may also mail comments to City Hall, Syracuse 13207.
Assembly member Joan Christensen of Syracuse defends reforms to open elections and ease petition rules. She cites measures to cut independent candidate petition signatures from 13 000 to 10 000, drop the half district signature source rule, and remove invalidation penalties for petition page overstatements. The Assembly has pursued Campaign Finance Reform Act changes, while the Senate has refused a vote.
Readers respond to Katherine Scobey’s column in the Herald-Journal criticizing her portrayal of a private donor. Critics say the piece invaded a man’s privacy by naming him and revealing his charity and earnings, arguing the donor deserved anonymity and a positive story without exposure.
Kathleen Yennock and William J. Fitzpatrick of the Onondaga County DA's Advisory Council praise James O'Hara for fairness balance and in depth knowledge in court and criminal reporting as he receives the Citizenship Award at the council's luncheon on March 2 at the Onondaga County Civic Center.
Carol Biedinger argues that experts in social programs education criminal justice and morals failed to improve society, increasing debt dependency crime and social decay while shifting thinking from gratitude to entitlement, urging a return to common sense.
The Contract with America looks promising so far with legislation holding Congress to the same laws as other citizens. The Balanced Budget Amendment failed, a victory for voters against an allegedly fraudulent assault on rights and representatives. Congress should avoid ceding control to lobbyists through term limits and other measures to keep government in the hands of the people.
The paper invites succinct legible letters with daytime phone numbers for verification. Unsigned or unverifiable submissions are not published. Mailing address is P O Box 4915 Syracuse NY 13221 and readers with home computers may call 315 470 2027 to send letters.
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