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Newspaper
The Gaston Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 2000
Page
5
The Freedom Newspaper lists Duane K. McCallister as publisher John Pea as editor and Barry Bridges as editorial page editor for the editorial staff.
An editorial asserts that peace starts with individual action to promote freedom. It argues equal endowed rights from a Creator, not government, and defines freedom as self-control to safeguard life and property and expand personal liberty for all.
A compact reflection on liberty. It asserts courage is choosing values over fear, framing freedom as a deliberate act. The quote emphasizes moral resolve and the weighing of risks against higher stakes.
The Gazette outlines letters guidelines including signature address and daytime phone number, tasteful general interest content, word limit of 300 words, possible length edits, and one letter per month. Longer pieces may join My Turn, with submissions accepted in person, by mail, fax, or email to Gastonia Gazette using provided addresses.
Readers submit Feedback letters or My Turn columns for The Gazette Feedback section. Each month one winner is chosen for the Readers' Voice award with potential eligibility for a yearly award in July. Follow the Feedback Guidelines listed above.
North Carolina Representative Sue Myrick of the 9th District lists Charlotte and Gastonia offices with phone numbers and a local address at 318 S. South St., Gastonia 28052 plus an email t1myrickhr.house.gov. South Carolina Representative John Spratt of the 5th District provides Washington and district numbers and a D C address at 1536 Longworth Building, Jspratthr.house.gov.
The piece argues that Congress has already spent or earmarked most of the projected surplus over ten years. It cites CBO forecasts of 4.56 trillion in surplus, with 2.39 trillion Social Security, leaving 2.17 trillion fuzzy. Budget caps were violated in multiple years, reducing the potential surplus to about 1.27 trillion. It notes Bush and Gore tax and spending estimates and claims Congress has largely resolved the issue.
Halloween has become a major national commercial event with $6.8 billion in retail sales expected this year. It ranks as the second-biggest retail holiday after Christmas, with $2 billion in candy and $1.2 billion in costumes. Haunted houses have shifted to for profit, and the holiday drives greeting card sales and political barometers as adults increasingly participate in costumes.
Desperate days and fear driven claims shadow the final push of Al Gore’s bid for the presidency. The piece argues Gore relies on race and class fears, cites attacks on Bush’s policies, and questions the impact of hate crime rhetoric and vouchers on black communities. Author Thomas Sowell, a Hoover Institution fellow, weighs in on campaign tactics and social division.
An unaffiliated voter endorses GOP and mixed candidates in Gaston County. He praises Mike Harrington for state representative, Angela Hoyle John Greenlee and Jim Jackson for district court judges, and endorses commissioners Ron Hovis Jason Gluck Don Loftis and Joe Carpenter while applauding the Gazette forum.
A Gaston County editor’s note signed by three pharmacists contends a GOP mailer misrepresented House Bill 1277. They assert the bill promotes competition and lower costs, note the broad sponsor base, and say Bridgeman has not faced a floor vote yet. They condemn negative politics and urge accurate information.
Amy Bridgeman Guerette writes from Montclair New Jersey praising John Bridgeman incumbent for North Carolina House District 76. She notes his Gastonia roots real estate career merging with Allen Tate Realtors and his family devoted charity work and supportive nature.
A reader endorses Libby Snuggs McAteer for Gaston County commissioner citing intelligence, community focus, and forward looking leadership. The letter notes firsthand knowledge of the candidate from school and ongoing observation of her service potential and character.
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