Editorial: Personal watercraft raise waves in San Juan Islands
The 12 000 residents of San Juan County have banned personal watercraft to preserve solitude and quiet on island waters. A trade group calls the ban a denial of interstate travel rights, but locals argue the noise and disruption outweigh any benefits and urge other communities to set similar conditions.
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Editorial Page invites reader letters to express opinions
The Chronicle-Telegram outlines that opinions in editorials and guest pieces challenge readers to form views and encourages audience letters to the editor.
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Facinelli April Fools Fooler Causes Stir
Reader laments April Fools joke claiming cruel and unusual punishment in disguise. They accuse the paper of false news about Paul Facinelli and his liberal commentary ending, then reveal disappointment at the April 3 issue. The note vows retaliation next year.
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Facinelli speaks on peace and justice in Lorain County
In Lorain County supporters rally around Paul Facinelli promising peaceful change and justice. The event drew residents and local leaders amid a broader national message recalling the warning about persecution across groups.
Letter to editor targets Paul Facinelli over April Fools' Day column
The letter cites Martin Niemoller’s quotation about not speaking up and praises Paul Facinelli for courage. The writer urges reconsideration of Facinelli's decision and to quit while there is dignity, suggesting the April Fools' Day column be dropped.
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Facinelli April Fool column sparks critic’s praise
A reader recalls Paul Facinelli’s April Fools Day column and his return two days later. The reviewer credits the piece with wit and contrasts it with Facinelli’s then-controversial use of cynicism, criticizing his “cheap shots” and noting harm.
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No One Needs Grief Over Music Choice At School
A 15 year old student at Eastern Heights Junior High describes being jumped by peers for listening to heavy metal and rock. He notes others share the same issue and that a friend relocated to avoid further attacks. He asserts no one should be harmed for music preferences.
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Lessons from the Clinton years for Republicans
Ben Wattenberg of the conservative Enterprise Institute lists backward and forward lessons for Republicans. He argues voters resist revolution talks, underestimate the president, and must consider welfare, primaries, and moderation. He notes Clinton’s persistent popularity, the liberal label, and the danger of smugness.
No middle ground on abortion moral stance by Charley Reese
Charley Reese of the Orlando Sentinel argues there is no moral compromise on abortion, asserting life begins at conception and any taking of innocent life is immoral except in self defense. He discusses legality versus morality, urges lawful means to change laws, and favors persuasion over force while calling for constitutional amendments to restrict federal courts.
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