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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 2000
Page
4
The newspaper lists Duane K. McCallister as publisher with John Pea as editor and Barry Bridges serving as editorial page editor. The roster confirms editorial leadership and staff roles overseeing content and opinion pages.
A philosophical declaration argues that peace starts with individual action. It asserts freedom comes from self mastery and personal responsibility, claiming equal rights endowed by a Creator rather than government.
A quoted meditation on freedom foregrounds the value of diverse opinion. It argues that silencing even a single dissenting voice robs humanity of debate, highlighting the peril when powerful forces suppress minority views. The idea underscores the principle that free expression sustains truth.
The Gazette outlines letter to editor requirements including signature, address, and daytime phone. general-interest content. potential edits. 300 word limit with longer pieces possibly for My Turn. one letter per month. submission methods via office, mail, fax, or email. poetry and consumer complaints are not published.
The Gazette invites readers to submit Feedback letters and My Turn pieces for the monthly Readers' Voice award. One winner chosen each month earns a yearly July prize, with emphasis on concise, well written messages that avoid personal attacks.
City contact list providing phone numbers for Mayor Jennie Stultz and council members. Includes Ward 1 Tidwell, Ward 3 Kirlin, Ward 4 Reid, Mallonee, Ward 6 Reid, Wilkerson, Ward 5 Powers, and City Manager, with each office number.
A push for private school vouchers resurges after voter rejection in Michigan and California. The Campaign for America's Children fronts a $20 million effort led by Ted Forstmann to promote parental control of education with TV ads, a Web site, and an advisory board including national figures. The effort mirrors prior private program success and aligns with calls for tax-based supports, while federal involvement remains uncertain.
The final fiscal 2001 budget deal between President Clinton and Republicans closed with a calm tone as the incoming Bush administration loomed. Discretionary spending totals $634 billion, $34 billion above the GOP plan and $11 billion over Clinton’s request, with Education receiving an 18 percent boost amid broad compromises. Both sides claim victory, aided by a projected $256 billion budget surplus driving the accord.
Tibor Machan argues that Sarah Jessica Parker’s view on government aid reveals a broader moral flaw in welfare state thinking. He contends charity should come from individuals not state power, and laments reliance on government to substitute personal virtue.
David L. Boren urges the next president to form a bipartisan process with minicabinet members from both parties. He warns that rejecting this path could erode credibility and legitimacy of the presidency as the nation remains deeply divided after the Bush Gore vote and a 50 50 Senate.
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