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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 2010
Page
2
A column extols freedom as the fundamental right to life and property, arguing people are equally endowed by the Creator with the right to preserve themselves and keep freedom. It asserts freedom equals self-control and encourages readers to promote and preserve liberty for themselves and others.
The piece discusses shift from government to public private road funding, citing Federico Pena on private roads and the rise of toll projects like North Carolina’s Garden Parkway. It notes a $65 billion backlog, the Turnpike Authority, and debate over private capital versus state control, suggesting a broader move toward balanced highway financing.
Chicago Tribune columnist Steve Chapman argues that denying birth certificates to children of undocumented parents would violate the Fourteenth Amendment and equal protection. He notes minimal impact on illegal immigration, cites Supreme Court rulings, and warns such a policy harms innocents without reducing border crossings.
Local Lutheran congregation aligns with opponents of same sex unions and homosexual pastors. Debates on homosexuality reveal broader calls for adherence to biblical sin lists, with defenders urging tolerance and personal faith over public judgment. Community members express fear, prayer, and insistence on scriptural primacy.
James Partlow of Gastonia says the All-America City distinction is an honor and notes the need for a decent bus and/or train station to benefit the city. He emphasizes transportation upgrades would support the achievement.
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