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Newspaper

The Gaston Gazette

Location

Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 2000

Page

5

Freedom Newspaper Editorial Staff Listing

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.

Thoughts on Freedom and Self-Control Message

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.

How to Submit Letters to The Gazette

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.

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Election Feedback Letters From Readers Delayed by Court Ruling

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.

Florida U.S. Supreme Court al Gore The Gazette

Readers' Voice Award Seeks Concise Feedback Letters

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.

The Gazette Readers

Opinion: discipline and rainy day fund over new disaster tax

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.

Floyd General Assembly Mike Easley Jim Hunt

Florida voter purge sparks debate over errors and conspiracy claims

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.

Florida Katherine Harris St. Petersburg Times Ms. Harris Sandra Mortham Data Base Technologies ChoicePoint George W. Bush Jeb Bush

Careless voters and the Florida election debate

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.

America Florida Chads Earth Pat Robinson Gastonia

Cadence and the Music of Words in Writing

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.

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Gore Bush call recall and concession dispute

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.

al Gore Texas George W. Bush

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