Voters Face Sept 13 Texas Constitutional Amendments
A Texas special election on 22 proposed constitutional amendments costs counties about 9 million dollars annually. Voter turnout has been historically low, with August date changes straining budgets. Early voting starts Aug 28 and election day is Sept 13.
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Federal courts and the imaginary Constitution
A conservative critique argues federal courts distort the Constitution by activist rulings on gay rights affirmative action and church state issues. It cites the Lawrence decision, Boy Scouts eviction in San Diego, and Moore’s Ten Commandments case, urging elected branches to curtail judicial power and appoint constitutionally minded judges. United States Representative Ron Paul is named as the author.
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Ken Starr
Politicians and Poindexter Proposals Stun National Audiences
A 2003 Creators Syndicate critique rails at California deficits and Enron fallout while lampooning George W. Bush aides. It mocks John Poindexter and the proposed terrorism futures market, then questions Colin Powell’s replacement amid Newt Gingrich and Paul Wolfowitz prospects.
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Rich, Poor, and Freedom: A Reflection on Wealth and Responsibility
A meditation on relative wealth and national prosperity contrasts how people define rich and poor. It argues Americans should value individual responsibility, free enterprise, and the benefits of living in the United States while noting global struggles with poverty, conflict, and security.
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Episcopalians elect openly gay bishop amid church divide
In the Episcopal Church a bishop is elected who openly identifies as homosexual, Rev. Canon V. Gene Robinson, while debates continue over sexuality within Methodism and the publishing of The Book of Discipline. The Methodist text states all persons are sacred but regards homosexual practice as incompatible with Christian teaching.
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Discipleship Standards Stir Controversy Over Bishop Nomination
The piece questions Episcopal and United Methodist positions on sexuality and church discipline amid the election of Bishop Robinson. It critiques pastoral expectations and warns of further disputes within denominations, noting Bain’s advocacy and urging reader input to Wilson County News.
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