States chase easy money through lotteries and bets
Letter to the editor condemns state lottery expansion arguing 31 states earned 8.4 million last year while funds go to the general fund and burden the poor. It cites New York’s education claim as false, highlights Nevada and Oregon sports betting, and questions legalizing illegal gambling to balance budgets. see Albany.
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The Greed Lobby and the Saudi Arms Sale Debate
The Bush administration runs a lobbying push against the Israel lobby over a $2.6 million each M1-A1 tank sale to Saudi Arabia. Cheney promises Israel aid stockpiling worth $100 million if the sale proceeds, with security tied to overall $1.8 billion yearly military aid. The piece frames the defense industry as politically powerful in Washington.
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Royko columns on drugs spark satire debate
A reader misuses Royko’s stance to mock legalization by proposing a perverse parallel about legalizing child abuse for tax revenue and centralized monitoring. The letter condemns the idea as dangerous and urges focus on genuine reform rather than harmful analogies.
Legalize drugs as sole solution to drug crisis argues columnist
The text asserts legalization is the only way to halt the global drug problem and notes silence from officials. It cites Otis Pike and a Newsweek article arguing years are needed for Congress to accept this. It questions costs and deaths, recalls Prohibition fears, and calls for independent pathologists and medical examiners amid a death of Nanette Gordon and critique of Dr. Mitchell's handling.
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Why is America Still Hungry in Central New York
The Syracuse Herald American notes the contrast between national wealth and local hunger. The CROP Walk against hunger in Central New York, sponsored by Church World Service, drew thousands last year, raising 125000 to aid the hungry at home and abroad. Readers are invited to submit 300-word responses with contact details by a Wednesday noon deadline for Sunday’s opinion section.
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Moving on Neighborhood No Link To Relocation
Onondaga Post 131 Jewish War Veterans dispute Sept 11 Metro page by Vincent Golphin alleging racial implications. They clarify they plan relocation for financial reasons not neighborhood change or race. Editor notes census figures used to show neighborhood change but denies racism.
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Letter policy prompts brief readable submissions
The guidelines urge brief legible letters stating a clear point. Unsigned or unverifiable authors are not published. Writers must provide a telephone number for verification though identity may be withheld for compelling reasons. Space constraints allow edits for length and clarity.
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