Father and daughter discuss parenting and teen drug risk
A teen narrator recalls a clash with her father over after school plans and a TV debate on father involvement. The column cites a Columbia University study showing teens in two parent homes with weak father relationships have higher risks of smoking and drinking, then argues dad involvement matters through meals, activities, and conversations.
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Father Dearest
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National Center ‘On Addiction and
Columbia University
Joseph Califano
Mom
Taft vows more minority appointments five months on
Gov. Taft faced criticism in March for a cabinet lacking diversity relative to Ohio. Five months later minority appointments show slight improvement, but gender balance remains troubling. Spokesman Scott Milbhurn says the governor has urged staff to do better at finding qualified minority appointees, arguing a diverse staff aligns policies with Ohioans.
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Bob Taft
Scott Milbhurn
Taft
Ohio
Abomination debates mirror Leviticus and New Covenant
A reader questions selective moral judgments citing Leviticus and Hebrews to argue the old law is no longer binding. The letter asserts Jesus’ teaching of love and defines sin as internal choice and injustice. It also urges against condemning homosexuals and cautions against partiality.
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Mike Miller
Bill Bruton
Jesus
God
James
Letter on equality and faith urges love and acceptance
A church reader argues that the U S Constitution guarantees equal rights for all not excluding homosexuals. He cites Bible verses about loving one’s neighbor and being born again, condemns changes to Christian doctrine, and warns that salvation hinges on adhering to biblical teachings and baptism practices.
Letters to the Editor Rules in The Chronicle Telegram
The Chronicle Telegram outlines how to submit letters to the editor including required details such as signature, full home address and telephone number. Submissions can be mailed to Editorial Page Editor Elyria Ohio or sent by fax or email with contact information.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Ohio
Net
Truths and flames of Waco in the Waco siege account
Washington columnist Sandy Grady recalls the 51 day Branch Davidian siege ending on April 19 with M 60 tanks and CS gas. He questions the FBI and Janet Reno over the use of tear gas and the fire that killed most occupants, urging accountability and a larger truth.
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James D. Tabor
Eugene Gallagher
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Koresh
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