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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 2011
Page
2
A political editorial extols freedom as self control and personal responsibility. It argues people are equally endowed with rights to life and property, claiming freedom comes from individuals directing their own production and safeguarding liberty for all.
In a tense North Carolina budget showdown Governor Bev Perdue faces Republican leaders as protests and veto threats rise. Lawmakers weigh deep education cuts and sales tax extensions while agencies brace for funding squeezes and counties shoulder tough choices.
John Stossel profile argues occupational licensing harms the poor and minorities. Cites NYC taxi medallions costing 603000 versus Washington DC at 200, plus Utah hair braiding case where 2000 hours and 18000 license costs bar Jestina Clayton. Board conflicts, consumer protection rhetoric, and reform efforts highlighted.
Readers discuss the new Anthony's Tropical Grill downtown and compare it to the Charlotte location. They praise the menu including jerk wings, chicken, crab cakes, and grouper, and urge embracing new eateries to revitalize downtown while noting culture and reasonable prices.
A letter urges school graduation ceremonies to remain secular and warns that school sponsored prayers violate federal law. The writer cites a 20 percent unaffiliated demographic and asks readers to report any invocation plans to the Freedom From Religion Foundation or the ACLU.
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