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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 2001
Page
5
Local editorial page lineup lists Duane K K McCallister as editor and John Pea as editorial page editor with Barry Bridges also credited in the staffing note. The brief masthead indicates a three person team guiding opinion content.
A colonial era editorial outlines core beliefs on freedom and self-control. It asserts natural rights to life and property, claims equality under a creator, and rejects government as the source of liberty while stressing personal responsibility and the accumulation of freedom for individuals and society.
A reflective quote cautions that liberty is most at risk when government aims to do good yet encroaches on rights. It warns that well intentioned zealots can erode freedoms from within, urging vigilance against subtle power gains.
The Gazette accepts general interest letters up to 300 words with the writer’s signature address and daytime phone number. Letters may be edited for length accuracy and consideration. One letter per month. poetry and consumer complaints are not published.
The Gazette lists nationally syndicated columnists and their usual runs. Kilpatrick appears Monday, Lowell Tuesday, Williams Wednesday, Machan Thursday, Will on Thursday and Sunday, Gallagher and Chapman Friday, Sullum Saturday. Readers may call 704 869 1813 to share preferences.
City leaders list includes Mayor Steve Alexander and Commissioners Chuck L Webb Cathy Lewis G B Laws Wade Morton Robert Lewis. Town Hall contact numbers are provided for each official and the council office for public inquiries and attendance.
Thomas Sowell notes that battles over price controls and legal costs deter power suppliers from selling to California. Politically driven aims, including Bush and Davis maneuvers, shape who gains and who loses. Davis claims removal of price caps could end the crisis in 20 minutes, but election fears block action.
The president confronts a Congress warned to cap non entitlement spending while a House Appropriations Committee vote signaled tough costs. Republicans backed a 150 million aid tweak for apple farmers amid a 2 trillion budget, highlighting party split. Democrats push for broader spending, while education and defense plans loom. The president’s veto leverage hinges on moderating House action as summer funding requests arrive.
The piece argues for an independent non governmental review of FBI performance amid scandals from Ruby Ridge to Waco and Oklahoma City documents. Senators Hatch and Schumer propose a panel to examine root causes and internal culture beyond routine self scrutiny, aiming to restore public trust.
Kings Mountain resident Shirley R. Huffman of the N C Department of Transportation backs a rally where state workers argue they are essential to public safety and economic health. They note state government is a major employer and cite 1 2 million volunteer hours and raises pursued through legislative contact.
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