Gazette A Freedom Newspaper Publisher and Editors
The Gazette A Freedom Newspaper lists publisher Duane K. McCallister editor John Pea and editorial page editor Barry Bridges guiding a historic local paper with a commitment to independent reporting.
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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 2001
Page
5
The Gazette A Freedom Newspaper lists publisher Duane K. McCallister editor John Pea and editorial page editor Barry Bridges guiding a historic local paper with a commitment to independent reporting.
A reflective editorial asserts that true freedom comes from individuals controlling their own lives and property, derived from a belief in equal endowment by the Creator rather than government. It emphasizes personal responsibility, preserving liberty, and promoting freedom for all to develop to their fullest potential.
A concise reflection on freedom of speech arguing it protects speakers from being silenced by force or oppression rather than guaranteeing equal airtime for all. The quote frames speech rights as preventing violence and retaliation by authorities or others against those who wish to speak.
The Gazette explains how to submit letters including required signature address and daytime phone number. Letters must be 300 words or less and may be edited for length accuracy and taste. Address submissions to The Gazette office Gastonia or via mail box fax or email.
The Gazettes Feedback section invites Readers to send letters and My Turn pieces for the Readers' Voice award. Monthly winners are chosen for a monthly prize, with a yearly award in July for standout submissions. Letters should be well written, concise, and free of personal attacks.
Gov. Mike Easley of North Carolina and Gov. Jim Hodges of South Carolina provide office addresses and phone numbers for the State Capitols. Easley: 116 W. Jones St Raleigh NC 27603-8001 919-733-4240 Hodges: State House 1st Floor PO Box 11369 Columbia SC 29211 803-734-9400
Montgomery County Council passed a measure fining smokers up to 750 dollars if neighbors object to odor from their homes. County Executive Douglas Duncan pledged to sign but then vetoed after nationwide ridicule of the plan. Council member Isaiah Leggett framed it as restricting cross property line smoke while not banning smoking inside homes.
The piece argues Afghanistan demands reassessment of progress and aims. It notes Taliban gains shrinking, calls for cautious U.S. role in nation building, urges preventing Northern Alliance massacres, and suggests Afghans should resolve internal issues while the United States focuses on bin Laden, airlift aid, and diplomacy.
Congress weighs fast track trade authority tied to Bush push for open markets. Proponents say free trade boosts jobs and incomes, lowers prices, and spurs innovation, while critics fear environmental costs and political shortcuts. The House vote on trade promotion authority nears, with outcomes seen as global public interest stakes.
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