New Year’s beef resolve amid mad cow debate
Former San Diego mayor Cardenas defends eating Texas beef despite a single mad cow finding in Washington. He cites health gains from the Atkins diet and broad beef support, noting milk cows pose less risk and urging calm amid U S beef industry concerns.
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Secession debate and Free State Project examined
A column argues for secession as a constitutional right and cites Madison and Founders. It contrasts 1861 efforts and Virginia New York Rhode Island ratifications with fears of federal overreach and the cost of secession.
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Free State Project
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Rhode Island
James Madison
Thomas DiLorenzo
Lincoln
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Thomas Jefferson
Louisiana Purchase
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New England
Cyber-buddies and heated discourse spark civility in media age
A reader reflects on respectful online debates across the political spectrum, praising Fox News Channel hosts Hannity and Colmes and Bill O'Reilly for civil discourse and challenging talking points. The piece urges end to partisan rancor and hopes for mutual enrichment in America in 2004.
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Letters to the Editor on Speech in School
A 13 year old student from Floresville argues school limits on speech infringe free expression. The writer cites Thomas Paine’s sedition charges and asks how one can claim the United States is the greatest country without guaranteed rights.
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Remembering Peter J. Russo and Wilson County News
A retrospective look at the Wilson County News history from its founder Peter J. Russo to present day. The piece notes changes from paste up to digital transmission and praises the current staff led by Kristen Weaver.
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Judy Hans
Brian Murphy
Erica Quintanilla
Rebecca Rodriguez
Susan Hodges
al Kolodziej
Olga Garcia
Mary Drennon
Bill O’connell
Lynette Lopez
Theresa Molina
Monica Lussy
Amy Seifford
Carolina Archer
Ben Laskowski
Rosemarie Carvajal
Wilfred Waclawczyk
Jack Boldrey
Chester Kolodziej
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