NEA Education Debate Sparks Curricular Controversy
Frank Bain Jr criticizes NEA lesson plans as promoting anti Western attitudes amid 9 11 anniversary talk. He argues schools should focus on math and reading while urging Muslims to condemn violence and questioning state stance on enemies. Bain identifies media bias and calls for clarity in American values.
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Center For Cultural Conservatism
Government power over health and lifestyle discussed
The piece argues about who should dictate health choices and personal responsibility. It criticizes government regulation of behavior including smoking and diet, equating state meddling with slavery and predicting broader food industry controls. It warns of potential mandates for exercise and dieting as part of rising social control.
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Should government run the economy or preserve capitalism
In arguing against government control of the economy, Rep. Ron Paul defends free market capitalism and limited constitutional powers. He warns that centralized planning and socialist policies harm living standards and moral foundations, urging Americans to redefine the government’s proper role.
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America
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Soviet Union
China
Another session for big spenders in Congress
Editor says after Labor Day Congress will return with two main aims passing most spending bills and scoring points for November elections. He argues Senate Democrats push big increases to win public support, noting defense and education spending rises since Bush took office and the White House and House GOP holding power.
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Lone Oak VFD seeks donations for building expansion
The Lone Oak Volunteer Fire Department plans an addition to its current building to house larger or additional firetrucks. Construction started in August and should finish in about 60 days. Donations and memorial pledges can be mailed to Lone Oak VFD P O Box 22 Adkins TX 78101 Ronnie McGovern Fire Chief Lone Oak VFD.
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Lone Oak Volunteer Fire Department
Lone Oak
Ronnie McGovern
Life and Death Debates Blur Lines in Modern Society
A column questions shifting views on life and death in 2002, noting legal battles over end of life decisions and cloning. It contrasts animal rights, parental roles, and unborn life with Orwellian doublespeak, urging clarity amid tech advances and blurred ethics.
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George Orwell
Orwell
Rest of world and Iraq policy debate in America
The piece critiques the Bush era stance on unilateral pre emptive action and argues the public sees risks in toppling Saddam Hussein. It notes high deficits in Texas under Bush and questions why the US bears sole responsibility for regime change while warnings about nuclear options and first strike ethics rise.
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Views From Austin The smart way on Iraq and world opinion
Molly Ivins argues against unilateral war with Iraq. Canada won t join, leaving the US to finance a conflict alone and pay down a growing debt. Ivins cites Nye and the Marshall Plan to urge smarter, multilateral action and international engagement rather than arrogance.
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