Thoughts on freedom and fear by Louis Brandeis
The quote argues that fear alone cannot justify suppressing free speech and assembly. It notes historical witch hunts where superstition led to punishment of women and asserts that speech serves to liberate people from irrational fears.
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Microsoft flap highlights irony in antitrust laws
Opinion argues the U S Justice Department targets Microsoft to punish a successful innovator. Windows 95 and The Microsoft Network spark probe by Prodigy and America Online as rivals allege unfair market entry. Antitrust laws, critics say, curb competition and innovation and may need repeal or reform.
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Remembering a Funeral and a Bygone Town
A narrator recalls growing up in Granite Quarry High School days when funerals offered an escape from boring classes. The piece reflects on community grief, cries, and a shift in attitudes toward wakes, as local habits and news stories shape how deaths are perceived.
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Gaston County Is Home A Call For Local Stewardship
Wilma Ratchford Craig writes to Gaston County residents urging pride in the region and urging voters to scrutinize county commissioners. She warns of pay cuts and warns that poor leadership could harm libraries, water quality, dairy farms, and crime levels while stressing the need for responsible, motivated leadership to preserve the county’s future.
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