Acid rain study warns wilderness damage requires federal action
A New York Adirondacks study warns ongoing acid rain is damaging lakes and forests with more than 40 percent of lakes affected. It calls for stronger nationwide limits on sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions, arguing state efforts alone are insufficient and urging federal leadership.
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Charles Driscoll
Syracuse University
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Eliot Spiczer
Sherwood Boehlert
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Executing developmentally disabled people sparks debate
A Supreme Court case questions whether executing mentally disabled defendants violates the Eighth Amendment, arguing the practice is cruel and ineffective. The author cites McCarver’s case, notes differing state stances, and urges ending capital punishment for the mentally disabled.
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Supreme Court
North Carolina
Ernest McCarver
McCarver
Woodrow Hartley
Concord
Mike Easley
Hartley
Bush’s rocky start draws mixed reaction from critics
A critique of George W. Bush highlights funding cuts to foreign counseling and family planning, tax curbs rushed through Congress, and opposition from both Democrats and Republicans. The piece questions climate policy, church state separation, gun control, and bipartisanship, noting strong industry pushback and public expectations unmet.
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Sen. Snowe
Maine
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Tran
Afghanistan
Pat Robertson
Church of Scientology
Tax cut rhetoric misleads on who gains from reform
A rhetorical critique argues that tax cuts are not a windfall for the rich but will affect average and poor people in larger numbers. It cites Bill Clinton and Bill Gates in a metaphorical scene to claim liberals seek to redirect wealth to government and politicians. The piece warns Americans to distrust liberal Democrats claiming misuse of power.
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Bill Clinton
Bill Gates
Letter to the Editor ridicules polluter politics in Syracuse
A Syracuse reader Maurice Sheedy mocks the Onondaga Lake cleanup funding and carbon limits while urging a move to Houston. John Burgess voices concern that the Bush presidency and Supreme Court decision push a harmful national agenda including tar cuts and faith-based charity programs.
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Hast
Syracuse
Sheedy
Promised Land
Onondaga Lake
New York State
Bristol Myers
Maurice
Houston
Feras
Abortion Debate and Political Prophecy in Fragmented Rant
A fragmented religious and political commentary argues against a single religion prevailing and claims abortion should be fully legal. It references biblical justifications, assigns blame to political promises, and mocks George W. Bush with a satirical forecast about power and policy.
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U.S
Morality starts with respect for life letter
A 15 year old Christine Parker writes a thoughtful letter urging renewed respect for human life and stronger parental guidance. The writer calls for returning to faith and moral clarity, teaching children about Jesus, and understanding genuine love. The piece laments waning values and urges a return to God to know right from wrong.
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Christine Parker
Jesus
Germaine
What kids need Love and attention top the list
Penny Hart writes in sympathy with Dora Bennink about negative youth experiences, noting abortion hush stories of the past and the search for identity across generations. She affirms today’s youth are intelligent and deserving of listening, love, and outreach.
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Right To Life
Penny Hart
Liverpool
Readers invited to submit letters for publication
The Herald Co. invites readers to submit letters for publication with name address and daytime phone. Submissions may be edited and published and used in other formats such as Syracuse Online. Mailing address email fax and phone lines are provided for letters and questions.
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