Elian Gonzalez and the Pursuit of Happiness Debate
Bain argues for Elian’s asylum, invoking life liberty and the pursuit of happiness and contrasts U S values with Fidel Castro’s Cuba citing Cuba’s compulsory indoctrination and militarized schooling. He notes Miami Cuban Americans’ zeal to keep Elian in the United States and urges fortitude to defend liberty.
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Elian Gonzalez
Straits of Florida
Cuba
United States
Miami
Immigration and Nationalization Service
U.S. Attorney General
U.S. Congress
State of Florida
Fidel Castro
Juan Miguel Gonzalez
Elian
Para
Communist Pioneers
Military Games For Pioneers
Elida
U.s.of A
Aggie seeks simple explanation of Edwards to Wilcox water plan
Letter to the editor questions the San Antonio Water System proposal to transfer Edwards Aquifer water to the Wilcox Aquifer. The writer mocks understanding, asks for plain terms, and suggests alternative sources such as Gulf desalination while noting Aggie status.
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Wilson County
Aggie
San Antonio
Wilcox
Bexar County
Edwards
Gulf of Mexico
New Emergency Services Facility Opens in Stockdale
Open house for the Jim Henry Bain and Sarabel Bain Emergency Services Facility, home to the Stockdale VFD and Ambulance Association, on Sunday May 7. Barbecued lunches 11 to 2 for a $5 donation, dedication at 2, facility open 11 to 5 with a silent auction.
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Stockdale
Jim Henry Bain
Sarabel Bain
Bain
S.H. 123
Stockdale Volunteer Fire Department
Stockdale Volunteer Ambulance Association
Scott Akin
Stockdale Vfd
Perfecting the human race and freedom at stake
An essay argues that pursuing perfection under legal mandates risks eroding freedom of thought and speech. It links abortion, racism, and censorship to a slippery slope where life value, greed, and power distort justice and minority rights.
Giuliani’s crime drop praised amid national firestorm
A reader endorses New York City Mayor Giuliani for reducing crime and improving life quality, despite ongoing protests over the Amadou Diallo and Patrick Dorismond cases. The letter criticizes Hillary Clinton and Al Sharpton, argues opposition hurts white voters, and urges support for Giuliani’s leadership.
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New York City
Rudy Giuliani
Senate
Amadou Diallo
Patrick Dorismond
Dorismond
al Sharpton
Mr. Sharpton
Hillary Clinton
Giuliani
Challenger
New York
Hillary
Sharpton
New York State
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Enlightenment
Security State Bank of
P.O
Frank Bain Jr
Bill Clinton
White House
Washington, D.C
U.S. Senate
Washington D.C
Phil Gramm
College Station
Russell Senate
O.B
George W. Bush
State
P.O. Box
Austin
Texas
Judith Zaffirini
Dist
D-Laredo
Texas House of Representatives
John A. Longoria
Ignacio Salinas
San Diego
By Elaine Kolodziej
Qrinion
David Dinkins
Diane Amantea
Wilson County News
Floresville
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