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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 2001
Page
5
Duane K McCallister is announced as editor with John Pea serving as editorial page editor and Barry Bridges in a supporting role. The changes reflect a shift in leadership for the newspaper's opinion pages.
A print statement extols individual freedom grounded in Creator endowed rights. It asserts that equal rights to life and property come from God, not government, and defines freedom as self-control and personal stewardship for all people.
A concise reflection arguing that liberty and justice cannot be safely separated. The author asserts that whenever liberty and justice are split, both are endangered and protection erodes. The piece urges a unified approach to uphold both principles.
The Gazette outlines letter submission rules including required signature address and daytime phone. Letters must be 300 words or less, with monthly publication limit, and may be edited for length or accuracy. Submission options include in person mail fax and email to the Gaston Gazette office.
Contact details list for Gaston and Lincoln County officials including chairs, vice chairs, other township representatives, and county managers with phone numbers. Includes Riverbend, Gastonia, Cherryville, Crowders Mountain, Dallas, South Point townships and Lincoln County chair and vice chair listings.
Syndicated columnist Walter Williams argues post 9 11 policy should expand security beyond military means to include footwear, steel and food. He mocks farm handouts and proposes the Boot Security Act of 2001 and an Economic Security Act to fund economists as national security tools. He cites names and figures to illustrate alleged waste and influence.
In Gaston County a crisis ministry reports doubled need for food, utilities, medicine and rent as layoffs bite. Volunteers run S.O.C.K.S. with 95 percent of United Way funds aiding client assistance. Local concerts drew praise yet disruptions by young children drew protests. World Special Olympics plans noted for 2003 in Dublin.
Our opinion commends the three month mark since the Sept 11 attacks and the near completion of the Afghan mission. It notes the Taliban collapse, Osama bin Laden’s elusiveness, Britain’s pledge to Kabul, and warns against overreach or nation-building beyond pursuing al Qaida and securing order in Afghanistan.
John Walker known as the American Taliban is held in U S custody as a battlefield detainee. He was captured with eighty al Qaida fighters after being found in a fortress basement and questioned by CIA agents. He now reportedly cooperates with U S intelligence and faces possible charges. The debate centers on due process, jurisdiction, and whether to charge him in federal court or otherwise.
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