Reclaiming the Fourth Estate and media watchdogs
Columnist reflects on mislabeling the Fourth Estate and critiques media bias around Chandra Levy case. Recommends media watchdogs and alternative outlets including Bozell's Center, Washington Times Weekly, Weekly Standard, Rush Limbaugh, and Heritage Foundation resources. Encourages readers to explore Townhall and consider writing their own column.
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D.C
U.S
Gary Condit
D-Calif
Condit
Brent Bozell
Media Research Center
Rush
ABC
Chandra Levy
Democratic Party
New York Times
The
Weekly Standard
Rush Limbaugh
Dobson
Laura
Heritage Foundation
Accuracy In Media
Accuracy In
Academia
Cato Institute
Concerned Women For America
Eagle Forum
Family Research Council
Young America’s Foundation
Townhall
Tethered Citizens Repealing the Welfare State Examined
Sheldon Richman argues in Tethered Citizens that modern democracy breeds subtle despotism through welfare state rules and regulatory reach. The 150 page book critiques retirement mandates work age limits land use and privacy laws linking them to a creeping state of dependence and loss of liberty. Richman cites Tocqueville on despotism and warns Congress has eroded Bill of Rights protections by succumbing to majority will.
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Williams
Richman
U.S. Treasury
Federal Reserve System
Securities and Exchange Commission
Alexis de Tocqueville
America
de Tocqueville
Congress
Creators Syndicate, Inc
Letter to the Editor Against Floresville Home Rule
A reader claims Floresville should not adopt home rule arguing it would enable higher taxes and extended power into the county ETJ. The writer accuses municipal consultant Jill H. Vassar of advancing a partisan agenda and notes publication doubts while contrasting a publisher’s note quoting tax limits.
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Jill H. Vassar
Floresville
Vassar
Main Street funding sparks local debate over downtown revival
A Winnsboro pet shop owner criticizes the Main Street group for pursuing a 150000 grant to fix a courthouse and an 80000 grant to bury cables, arguing the money should aid existing building owners, restore historic facades, and reduce rents to attract tenants. The letter notes eight closed retail buildings and urges practical support for downtown preservation.
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Winn’s
Main Street
Harry Grove
Wilson County News
FELPS
Tire danger warning from Texas driver
The letter by Robert Hopkins cautions readers to inspect lug nuts after tire work. He recounts a near tragedy when a tire was left with only two tight lug nuts, risking a serious crash on U. S. 181 and I 37 in San Antonio during rush hour. He urges monthly lug nut checks to save lives.
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San Antonio
Robert Hopkins Floresville
Only one Marty Rufus commendation note from Wentz
A reader praises Marty Rufus for a concise lightning article in Texas Parks & Wildlife and commends staff for the July 18 Boy Scouts piece aiding August recruiting. The letter questions county emergency services, requests audits, and cites concerns over volunteer use of emergency vehicles for meal runs while on duty.
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Marty
Lightning
Texas Parks & Wildlife
Marty Rufus
Boy Scouts
Emmett Stork
Robert W. Wentz
Floresville
Jubilee sparks reader’s nerves in Stockdale event note
In Bain’s Bits for July 4, readers complain about the Stockdale Jubilee and teJano acts. They echo private protest talk, budget concerns, and preference for Abel Martinez over Emilio, while criticizing volunteer staff and band schedules.
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Bain
Bits
Stockdale
Ogert Bps
Schad Leider
Ya'll
Abel Martinez
Emilio
Sheila. Canstell
Rose Ramirez Stockdale
Money and morality in voters hands and the primaries
A reader questions the idea money is evil and argues money shapes statewide primaries. The letter defends money as a tool, urges grass roots participation, and links fair opportunity to productive work, leadership, and tax rebates in a critique of wealth and power.
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San Antonio Express-News
Bigek
Washington
La Vernia VFD Defends Finances and Service to Community
Bonnie Hesskew, president of the La Vernia Volunteer Fire Department, responds to a July 18 Guest Editorial. She defends budgeting, grants, and transparency, cites past funding milestones, and invites public audits while urging community support and volunteer involvement. She notes growth pressures and the department’s service to the city and county facilities.
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Bonnie Heiskew
Kip Workman
YMCA
Wilson County
la Vernia
Fire Department
Guadalupe
State Firemen’s and Fire Marshals’ Association
Bonnie Hesskew
The
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