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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 29, 2002
Page
5
The Gaston Gazette announces staff updates with Duane K. McCallister named publisher and John Pea as editor on the editorial page, complemented by Barry Bridges as editorial page editor.
The article proclaims a philosophy of personal freedom and self-control, asserting that all people are equally endowed by their Creator with the right to preserve life and property. It emphasizes reader empowerment to promote freedom.
The speaker argues the greatest danger to the First Amendment now lies not with the government but with citizens who erode free expression. They contend that self-censorship and social pressures threaten fundamental rights more than state action.
The Gazette accepts letters up to 300 words with the writer’s signature address and daytime phone. Letters may be edited for length factual accuracy and other considerations. They can be delivered to 1893 Remount Road Gastonia or mailed to PO Box 1538 Gastonia NC 28053 or faxed to 704 867 5751 or emailed to gastongazette@freedom.com. All submissions become property of the newspaper and may be reused.
The Gazette invites Reader letters to compete for Readers' Voice monthly awards. Writers should submit concise messages avoiding personal attacks and follow feedback guidelines. A yearly July prize honors the best entry, with eligibility for winners from Feed back letters and My Turn columns.
Readers are urged to avoid spam and to consider various online resources. The note lists several websites including junkscience, libertarian, cato, hayek center, ayn rand, perc, polyconomics and freespeech, urging readers not to spam others.
Walter Williams argues that restrictive government policies in Brazil and other nations create costly barriers to starting businesses and owning land. He cites Brazil Venezuela Egypt Peru and the Philippines as examples where licensing titles and rents keep people in the informal sector, fueling bribes, crime risk, and limited insurance access while trapping citizens in poverty. Williams notes De Soto’s claim that the informal sector in the Third World rivals billions in value and that governments erode personal liberty and economic prosperity.
The NC Partnership for Children defends Smart Start, noting the 1999 2000 audit findings were historic and not reflective of current status. They cite a single unresolved finding resolved, improved local partnership audits, subsidies meeting standards, and a July 1 rollout of a statewide evaluation system with penalties for noncompliance.
A reader denounces Richard Jordan’s claim that Rep Sue Myrick used a medal awards ceremony for political gain. The writer asserts Myrick acted sincerely for her district and veterans, challenging opponents to better recognize veterans.
A reader endorses Sharlene Kinley’s call to pursue nonpayment of child support and urges courts to treat children as victims. The writer criticizes perceived court manipulation and notes many parents do pay regularly, asking when nonpayment will be taken seriously.
A Washington Post summary notes President Bush’s Bundestag address offered a European critique of U S policy in Afghanistan and Iraq. While German leaders pressed limits on invasion plans and urged international courts, Bush gained insight from dialogue and pressed Putin on arms to Iran.
Editorial urges government openness in reporting terrorist alerts. Stresses that a vigilant public helps thwart plots, argues that leaders should share analyses with citizens and condemn any political use of warnings as abuse of power. Advocates strengthened intelligence and decisive safety, while avoiding misrepresentation.
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