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The publication credits Duane K. McCallister as publisher and John Pea as editor with Barry Bridges serving as editorial page editor. The note outlines the leadership roles on the editorial page.
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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 2000
Page
5
The publication credits Duane K. McCallister as publisher and John Pea as editor with Barry Bridges serving as editorial page editor. The note outlines the leadership roles on the editorial page.
A winter reflection on freedom and self command. The piece argues that liberty comes from individual self control and equal rights endowed by the Creator, not government. It includes a Camus quote about an invincible summer within.
The Gazette outlines letter submission rules including required signature, address, and daytime phone. Letters must be 300 words or less and are edited as needed. One letter per month is allowed. longer pieces may go to My Turn.
The Gazette notes a flood of letters on the presidential election and Florida chaos, but last week’s Supreme Court decision and Vice President Gore’s concession prevented printing many. It will publish relevant letters as timely as possible.
The Gazette invites readers to submit Feedback letters or My Turn pieces for the Readers Voice award. Monthly winner chosen for quality, clarity, and reasonable message. July marks yearly finalists. Follow Feedback guidelines and avoid personal attacks.
Our opinion argues against creating a new disaster tax or a special fund. The piece urges strengthening the rainy day emergency reserve, noting its use for Hurricane Floyd relief and a civil judgment payment. Gov-elect Easley and lawmakers should enforce budget discipline and set priorities to ensure readiness.
Florida residents were wrongly purged from voter rolls amid fears of felons and deceptive Death or incapacitation claims. Critics alleged a GOP plot, but sources cite a 1997 law and a Data Base Technologies contract tied to former officials. Errors acknowledged. counties varied in handling lists. some voters faced barriers at polling places.
Pat Robinson of Gastonia argues that irresponsible voters in Florida exposed a larger national flaw. He contends rights without duties lead to outcomes needing others to save them. He contrasts state recounts with overall national vote counting, accusing courts and activists of protecting careless voters.
The piece argues cadence guides English prose, using examples from editors, critics, and writers like Mencken and Kilpatrick. It analyzes pronoun referents, rhythm, and rephrasing to preserve flow, tempo, and clarity, urging writers to balance clarity with musicality.
Vice President Al Gore recalled telling George W. Bush he would not call back this time during a telephone conversation before his concession speech. The quip recalls Gore’s earlier call to concede on Election Night and then withdraw the concession as results remained undecided. Bush comments that trust in the process may take time to return.
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